Rare Matcha Tasting and Kurinuki Cup Carving

A slow, hands-on, immersive morning of clay and matcha in London.


Meiro Ceramics
Meiro Ceramics
4.9 (150)

2 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests    

  £85 - £90 (Earlybird price of £85 applies if you book into a public session 14+ days ahead) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Rare Matcha Tasting

Rare Matcha Tasting

Starting buy a brief introduction on matcha culture and history, you will be tasting usucha with 3 rare matcha varieties all ritual/ ceremonial grades from all over Asia. Exploring different intensity of umami, and feeling all the different notes.


Kurinuki Cup Building

Kurinuki Cup Building

Hand-Build a Kuriniku style cup - a traditional Japanese technique. And learn about the aesthetic and philosophy of wabi-sabi. Immerse yourself in this slow and conscious craft time.


Colouring with Specialty Decorating Slip

Colouring with Specialty Decorating Slip

You will have access to 4 choices of studio special decorating slip -- developed by our studio ceramicist. Decorating and personalize your unique Kurinuki cup.


Enjoy an immersive matcha and pottery experience in London, split into two complementary halves: a rare tea tasting and a hands-on cup-making session.
Perfect for beginners, this workshop is relaxed, meditative and welcoming, giving you the chance to explore traditional matcha and Japanese ceramics while creating something completely unique.
What to expect:
  • Matcha Ritual (50 min): Experience a range of matcha flavours in traditional usucha style — prepared simply with water, without milk or sugar. So you have the most direct expose to the delicate flavours of matcha.
  • Learn about the aroma, texture, and complexity of matcha, with no prior knowledge required.
  • Pottery Experience (60 min): Hands-on Kurinuki tea cup making, a centuries-old Japanese technique where a vessel is carved from a solid block of clay.
  • Embrace the wabi-sabi philosophy of natural texture, imperfection, and form while shaping and carving your own tea cup.
  • Step-by-step guidance provided, suitable for all levels.
  • Techniques covered include hand-building, carving, stamping, and surface finishing.
  • Opportunity to personalise your cup, making it a truly one-of-a-kind piece.
  • Your finished cup will be ready to collect approximately 5 weeks after the workshop.
Take home a hand-carved Kurinuki tea cup and a deeper appreciation for the art of matcha and Japanese ceramics -- a beautiful keepsake and a moment of creativity to treasure.

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Save £5 per guest, when you book 14+ days before a session
What you'll get
  • Your finished cup will be professionally glazed and fired, making it fully food-safe.
  • Your piece will be ready approximately 5 weeks after the workshop (ceramics must dry, glaze, and be fired twice).
  • Complimentary studio pick-up is included. Shipping can also be arranged:
  • £8 for one item
  • £15 for 2–4 items
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just yourself!
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hen do.

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Location

The Busworks, 39-41 North Road

5 min walk from Caledonian Road tube station

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Meiro Ceramics
Meiro Ceramics

4.9 (150)
female Women-owned

Established in 2023, Meiro Ceramics is dedicated to providing you with accessible and enjoyable ceramics workshops. Our mission is to ensure that every participant leaves with a handmade piece and a solid understanding of ceramic arts.
We offer a range of workshops, from beginner taster sessions to more intensive courses for serious learners and advanced master classes in hand-building and throwing techniques.
Join us at Meiro Ceramics and discover the joy of creating with clay.

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