Master Class - Matcha and Wagashi Workshop

Step into a hidden Japanese room inside Asa Bakery Cafe for an intimate, hands-on cultural experience led by two master artisans from Kyoto to experience the art of Japanese tea and sweets.

Learn to create nerikiri wagashi with Wataru Kanaya, sixth-generation confectioner of Kyogashi Kanaya Masahiro (est. 1856). Participants will hand-shape seasonal confections made from sweet bean paste and mochiko, cherished in the Japanese tea ceremony.

Discover the world of matcha with Takaaki Saida, a fifth-generation stone smith who specializes in hand-carved stone mills. Master Saida will demonstrate grinding tencha leaves into fresh matcha using a traditional stone mill, while sharing the history, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of matcha.

Ticket Includes

• Hands-on wagashi workshop with Master Kanaya
• Create two nerikiri designs (one to enjoy, one to take home)
• Live stone-milling demonstration by Master Saida
• Tasting of freshly ground matcha
• Instruction on matcha preparation and its traditions

Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike - come solo or with friends and leave with new skills and memorable flavors. 🍵✨

*Only 10 seats available

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