Chachanoma

Four cups from the same leaves

Sencha is green tea brewed from leaves, unlike matcha, which is whisked from powdered tea. Chachanoma’s Kasane service brews one single-field, single-cultivar sencha four times and serves the infusions in sequence. You are comparing the same leaves as they open, rather than tasting four different teas. Remember the aroma and feel of the first cup, then compare the later servings; the changes depend on the tea you choose. A tea sommelier can recommend that day’s tea. Kasane starts at ¥3,300 including tax and service.

For matcha, there is a separate pairing of organically grown Wazuka tea from Kyoto and one sweet, also from ¥3,300. These are tea services; classes have their own schedules and bookings. If a lesson is your purpose, choose the specific class. Ask before booking if you need the explanation in English.

Tea to go

For a shorter stop, takeaway sencha starts at ¥550; Wazuka matcha is ¥700, as is a matcha cappuccino made with Nishio tea from Aichi and milk. Takeaway drinks are made after ordering and do not include an indoor seat.

Plan around the confirmed tea slot

The shop at 5-13-14 Jingumae opens Thursday–Sunday, 13:00–17:00, with last tea orders at 16:00. The café’s booking guidance offers 90-minute slots and may cancel arrivals over 15 minutes late. A separate FAQ also lists a 60-minute indoor limit, so follow the confirmed end time rather than assuming every visit lasts 90 minutes. Seasonal desserts are principally reservation items.

Walk-in groups are limited to two; parties of three or four must book online in advance. Order one tea per person and arrive with your whole party. Keep strollers outside the small room, avoid strong perfume, and do not record video or take calls. It suits an afternoon focused on tea’s aroma. For a brief stop, or if those indoor conditions do not fit, choose takeaway; outside chairs may be used in good weather.

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Before you go

Hours and fees

5-13-14 Jingumae. Thursday–Sunday, 13:00–17:00; last tea orders 16:00. Check the notice for your date and the confirmed end of your booking.

Good to know

Booking guidance lists 90-minute slots while the FAQ also says 60 minutes: confirm the end time. Three or four guests book online; one tea order per person. Keep strollers outside and avoid strong scent, video recording and calls.