Japanese Tea Tasting: Choose Your Own Tea Journey

Create your own tasting experience in Brighton and discover the remarkable diversity of Japanese tea.


Kissako
Kissako
5.0 (24)

1 hour

Experience size 1 to 6 (public dates), 5 to 20
  £35

Join this Japanese tea tasting in Brighton and explore three carefully selected teas paired with seasonal sweet treats, served in beautifully handcrafted teaware. It's a focused, personalised experience designed for tea drinkers curious to deepen their knowledge without committing to a longer tasting. It also works perfectly as a next step if you've already enjoyed other tea experiences and want to explore specific styles in greater depth.
You'll choose one of three tasting journeys, each offering a different way to discover Japanese tea:
Shades of Green
Explore three shaded teas, each crafted using different techniques to enhance sweetness, umami, and complexity. Discover how shading transforms flavour, creating smooth, vibrant teas with remarkably little bitterness.
One Leaf, Many Styles
Experience three innovative teas that challenge traditional processing methods. Starting from the same tea plant, these modern creations reveal just how diverse Japanese tea can be.
Bespoke
Create your own tasting journey by selecting any three teas from the full range. Whether you have a particular style in mind or simply want to follow your curiosity, you'll be guided to make choices that suit you.
Throughout the tasting, you'll learn brewing techniques and practical tips to help you recreate exceptional tea at home – bringing more flavour and genuine enjoyment to your daily tea ritual. By the end, you'll have a clearer understanding of Japanese tea styles and the knowledge to explore them further in your own time.
What you'll get
You will taste three premium teas, served in beautifully handcrafted teaware. You will have the opportunity to purchase tea and teaware at the event.
Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners, with no prior tea knowledge required.

FAQ

Can you accommodate special dietary requirements?
Teas are offered with accompanying treats, which are freshly prepared for each tasting. Please contact me 48 hours before your experience if you need any substitutions.
Can I buy the teas you serve?
Yes, absolutely! We can help you choose from the selection, and we also sell the teaware and sweet treats by popular demand.
Location

Starling Studio, Havelock Road, Brighton and Hove, Brighton and Slake Spirits, Upper High Street, Worthing (varies by date; click the date selector to see details)

Japanese Tea Tasting: Choose Your Own Tea Journey location
Your host

Kissako
Kissako

5.0 (24)
female Women-owned

Kissako – Japanese Tea Tasting Experiences
Discover the joy of Japanese tea through a guided tasting experience designed to delight your senses and deepen your appreciation for this centuries-old craft.
At Kissako, we invite you to explore a premium selection of loose-leaf and powdered Japanese teas, thoughtfully served in beautifully crafted teaware. You’ll learn how to brew each tea to bring out its best flavour, while uncovering the stories and tea types behind every cup.
Whether you’re completely new to Japanese tea or looking to expand your knowledge, our relaxed and welcoming sessions will help you build confidence and create your own meaningful tea ritual at home.
Your host’s journey began over 25 years ago with a first taste of Japanese green tea—an experience that sparked a lifelong curiosity. That passion deepened after travelling to Japan, and later through immersive learning with tea farmers during the Global Japanese Tea Association Tea Marathon.
Today, Kissako is dedicated to sharing the diversity and beauty of Japanese teas, from everyday favourites to special varieties.
Credentials
  • Tea Essentials & Teas of Japan – UK Tea Academy
  • Tea Fellow – Global Japanese Tea Association
Join us for a unique tasting experience and discover just how special Japanese tea can be.
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