Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Matcha Grinding and History

Unlike a typical tea ceremony experience, we'll takes you on a fascinating journey through Japanese tea history, culture, and tradition. Discover the surprising connections between matcha, samurai, and shoguns through the remarkable story of the historic tea jar procession. Watch a traditional tea jar opening ritual and experience grinding tea leaves into matcha using a stone mill. Then, enjoy an authentic tea ceremony in a peaceful Kyoto machiya, where you will watch a traditional demonstration and prepare your own bowl of premium Uji matcha. Your host has over 10 years of tea ceremony experience and is both a certified Japanese Tea Instructor and a Kyoto City Certified Interpreter Guide. With a maximum of five guests and no other groups, this fully private experience offers a deeper, more personal introduction to Japanese tea culture. Feel free to ask questions and discover the stories behind every tradition.