EnCounter by Otonami Japanese Tea Lesson

Learn by brewing the tea yourself

This Japanese tea lesson combines a specialist’s explanation and demonstration with brewing and tasting by participants. The foundation course explores how water temperature changes the flavour, choosing and handling a teapot, and brewing sencha, a Japanese leaf green tea. The advanced course goes further into water, tea manufacture and storage, and blending. Tea, accompanying sweets and questions are part of the session. Set aside time to learn and compare brewing methods, choosing a foundation lesson or a deeper blending session.

Plan the 90-minute lesson

Each session lasts 90 minutes and is listed for 1–7 participants. Prices start at ¥6,900, including the lesson, space, materials, tea and sweets; check the actual amount for the course and date you choose. Participants must be at least 10 years old. A child under 12 must attend with a paying guardian, so both people pay. Optional retail purchases are separate from taking the lesson. If the teaching language determines whether you can participate, confirm it for your chosen session before booking.

Prepare the advance booking and approach

EnCounter is at Nihonbashi Honcho 1-4-2. Book at least 7 days ahead with credit-card prepayment. Cancellations within 168 hours of the start incur a 100% charge; read the selected session’s terms and changes before paying. Arrive 5 minutes early, with no space available for waiting beforehand. The entrance has a few steps and the venue uses high chairs, so ask first if steps or seat height determine whether the visit works. Broken teaware may be charged at cost. Instructor substitutions or cancellations can occur; seats and operation for your preferred date are not guaranteed.

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