"Hidden Gems of Japan: The Mystique of White Leaf Tea" March 02
Schedule
Sun Mar 02 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
shizuku - Japanese bar - | Berlin, BE
About this Event
In this session, we’ll explore the unique and rare Japanese tea variety known as Hakuyocha (White Leaf Tea). This extraordinary tea is so rare that even in Japan, it’s only known among dedicated tea enthusiasts. Developed and recognized over the past several decades, it’s a treasure worth discovering.
What is Hakuyocha?
Its young leaves appear much lighter in color compared to typical tea plants. These teas contain 2–3 times the amino acids of regular tea leaves, delivering an umami flavor even more pronounced than the finest Gyokuro.
Two types of Hakuyocha
There are two types of White Leaf Tea in Japan: a natural albino variety and a cultivated version grown under specific shading conditions. For this event, I’ve brought examples of both.
Teas we taste and learn about
- 2 types of Hakuyocha (Japan)
Hakuyocha, Shizuoka (cultivated version)
Hakuyocha, Fukuoka (natural albino)
- Products made from Hakuyocha (Japan)
Platinum Green Matcha, Fukuoka
(made from Hakuyocha Tencha, stone-milled), may be one of a kind in the world.
Hakuyocha Hojicha, Fukuoka.
- Similar type of leaf tea in the world (China)
White leaf tea, China
Join us for this rare opportunity to taste and learn about one of Japan’s most exclusive teas.
Language: English
Duration: about 90-120 minutes
Participants
This session is ideal for those looking to deepen their Japanese tea experience and explore exceptionally rare teas. It is open to everyone, though having a basic understanding of tea would be beneficial.
Instructor
Yumi Tanabe
https://www.instagram.com/yumi.tea.berlin/
- Japanese Tea Instructor Leader certified by the Japan Tea Instructor Association
- Japan tea good will ambassador to Germany comissioned by the Japanese Tea Export Promotion Council
- co-founder of machamacha Japanese tea room
With six years of experience in a Japanese tea room in Berlin and three years working with a German based tea importer, she has dedicated herself to passionately sharing the beauty of Japanese tea from international fairs to governmental events, and through her own private tea initiatives. With great joy, she continues to introduce and celebrate Japanese tea culture across Europe.
others
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the session.
- The venue is right across the road from the Hasenheide park entrance.
- If there is enough interest in this session, I will consider hosting another one. If you are unable to attend on the scheduled day but are still interested, please feel free to DM me.
Where is it happening?
shizuku - Japanese bar -, Hasenheide 16, Berlin, GermanyEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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