[Kyoto] Matcha Tea Ceremony Experiences in Kyoto: Where and How to Make Your Own Matcha

A Taste You’ll Love—Uji Matcha.
This powdered green tea packs a punch! And its beloved throughout the world for the robust flavor it lends to various desserts and candies. But have you ever drunk a bowl of pure matcha? Better yet, have you ever tried it in Kyoto, a place renowned for the tea ceremony? 

The first record of tea drinking in Japan dates back to around 1,200 years ago, when the custom was introduced to the Japanese aristocracy by scholarly monks returning from China. It is believed that tea cultivation in Japan began around this time, and Zen Master Eisai (1141-1215), also known as Yōsai, played a significant role in popularizing tea in Japan during his lifetime. 

Over the years, tea consumption in Japan evolved into a cultural tradition known as the Japanese tea ceremony, also called sadō, chadō, or chanoyu. During the Muromachi period (1336-1573), tea ceremonies became a popular way for hosts to entertain guests through the meticulous preparation and presentation of tea, sweets, and sometimes meals.

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