Did you know that the same Japanese green tea can taste completely different depending on how you brew them?
## About the event
🍁 “Sometimes the Japanese tea I make at home turns out a little too bitter or astringent.”
🍁 "I enjoy Japanese tea, but I’m not sure how the different types of tea vary.”
🍁 “Can water temperature and the type of water really make such a difference?”
🍁 “I would love to be able to make a truly delicious cup of tea at home.”
If any of these sound familiar, this workshop is for YOU.
The taste of Japanese tea can change remarkably depending not only on the type of tea leaves, but also on water temperature, brewing time, the type of water, and the brewing method. Its aroma, sweetness, umami, and astringency can all be brought forward in different ways.
This workshop combines the practical enjoyment of tea brewing with a short moment of Zen-inspired breathing meditation.
Before we begin tasting, we will take time to settle the mind and body through simple breathing practice—creating a calm, attentive state in which to experience tea more fully.
We will then demonstrate how to brew Japanese tea beautifully and invite you to taste the differences for yourself through guided comparisons. You will discover how small changes in temperature, timing, water, and technique can transform the character of a tea.
During the workshop, we will introduce two Japanese teas and explore each one through two different brewing methods. During the second tea tasting, we will also introduce a small Japanese sweet to accompany the tea. Along the way, you will be encouraged to notice the aromas, flavours, textures, and subtle changes in each cup.
By the end of the workshop, you may have a clearer sense of the flavours you personally enjoy—and feel more confident creating your own perfect cup of Japanese tea at home.
🍃 Workshop Schedule
Time
Activity
First 10 minutes
Next 20 minutes
- Zen-inspired breathing meditation to settle the mind and prepare for the tea experience
Next 25 minutes
- First Japanese tea: tasting the same tea brewed in two different ways and exploring the differences
Next 25 minutes
- Second Japanese tea: tasting the same tea brewed in two different ways, accompanied by a small Japanese sweet
Final session
- Q&A and open conversation
🍃 What you will experience
- A simple Zen-inspired breathing practice
- An introduction to two Japanese teas and their characteristics
- A demonstration of how to brew delicious Japanese tea
- How water temperature, brewing time, water type, and technique influence flavour
- Guided tasting and comparison of different brewing methods
- A small Japanese sweet paired with the second tea
- Practical tips for recreating the experience at home
Whether you are completely new to Japanese tea or already enjoy it regularly, you are very welcome to join.
Presenter:
Masami Kanaguri
Owner, Nagomi no Zen
Masami Kanaguri was born and raised in Fukuoka, southern Japan, home to the renowned tea-growing region of Yame. Growing up in an environment shaped by a rich tea culture, Japanese tea was a natural part of his daily life—from sharing freshly brewed green tea at home to enjoying its comforting aroma and flavour during quiet moments with family.
Now based in Denmark, Masami is the owner of Nagomi no Zen, where he shares the culture, mindfulness, and simple enjoyment of Japanese tea with others.
Masami is also a Zen-inspired breathing practitioner with more than ten years of experience. In his workshops, he brings these two elements together: a moment to settle through the breath, followed by an attentive exploration of the aromas, flavours, and quiet richness of Japanese tea.
🍃 Language
The workshop will be conducted in English.
🍃 Participation Fee
100 DKK (Incl. VAT)
The fee includes workshop materials, 2 high-quality Japanese teas (4 cups in total) along with a little of Japanese tea sweets.
🍃 Take a Little Piece of Japan Home with You
The teas featured during the workshop will also be available for purchase at the venue. If you discover a tea you particularly enjoy, you will have the opportunity to take it home and recreate the experience for yourself.
All participants will also receive a special discount offer for Nagomi no Zen’s tea products on that day.
Important — Attendance & Cancellation Policy
This is a small workshop limited to 12 participants. If you are no longer able to attend, we kindly ask that you cancel your registration as early as possible, so that someone on the waiting list can be offered the opportunity to join.
Please note that the participation fee is non-refundable. However, if you are unable to attend, the full amount may be used as credit toward a future Nagomi no Zen event.
We look forward to sharing a calm, mindful, and flavourful Japanese tea experience with you.
We are looking forward to seering You!
Warm regards,
Jeanette & Masami
Nagomi no Zen 🤎
