[Tokyo, Jiyugaoka] Nerikiri Making & Hojicha Roasting Experience | Enjoy Japanese Tea with All Five Senses - Beginners Welcome

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• [Tokyo, Jiyugaoka] Nerikiri Making & Hojicha Roasting Experience This special experience at "Re:Route CAFE," a Japanese tea specialty shop in Jiyugaoka, allows you to enjoy traditional Japanese culture with all your senses. You will make "nerikiri," a type of Japanese confectionery that expresses the seasons, and roast tea leaves yourself to create a one-of-a-kind hojicha. You will experience the profoundness unique to Japanese tea, where the aroma and taste change depending on the roasting time, even with the same tea leaves. After the experience, you can relax and enjoy the nerikiri you made and the hojicha you roasted. The instructors are certified nerikiri instructors and Japanese tea instructors, so even first-timers can participate with peace of mind. No fire or knives are used in the nerikiri making, and before the experience, you will be asked to wash and disinfect your hands and wear gloves for hygiene management. A gas stove is used for hojicha roasting, but the instructor will proceed with safety in mind and preparations to prevent burns are made. This Japanese cultural experience is popular with individuals, families, friends, and even overseas visitors. Please enjoy a special time in Jiyugaoka where you can "drink, make, and experience" Japanese tea.
• Roasting experience for hojicha (roasted green tea)
• This is a special roasting experience where you can create your own hojicha (roasted green tea) using freshly harvested tea stems from Kakegawa, Shizuoka. Using a traditional roasting pan (horoku), you will roast the tea to your preferred level, observing the changes in aroma and color. The moment the tea leaves warm and the fragrant aroma rises is a truly moving experience that stimulates all your senses. You will learn about the different flavors that come from light, medium, and dark roasts, and experience the profound depth of Japanese tea. You can enjoy the finished hojicha on the spot or take it home with you. Please enjoy this new Japanese tea experience originating from Jiyugaoka, Tokyo.
• Nerikiri making experience
• This is an experience where you can create "nerikiri," a type of Japanese confectionery that expresses the beauty of the four seasons, while immersing yourself in Japanese culture. Certified instructors will provide careful support every step of the way, so even first-timers and overseas visitors can participate with confidence. By wrapping the bean paste, shaping it, and adding delicate details, you will create your own beautiful nerikiri. The sense of accomplishment when you finish shaping it with your fingertips and layering the colors is exceptional. Spend a peaceful time that soothes your soul while experiencing the traditional beauty and craftsmanship of Japan. Please come and experience this exquisite moment with a certified instructor in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo.