Everything Matcha Class-Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo
In this cooking class, you will first learn how to whisk authentic matcha using a traditional bamboo whisk (chasen), though we do not have a tea room. Next, you’ll create your own matcha latte according to your personal taste. You will then select one of two types of matcha cakes when booking, and experience baking it yourself.
This is a hands-on class centered around matcha, offering a rich and enjoyable experience. The biggest appeal of this class is the opportunity to fully explore the charm and depth of matcha from various perspectives. Why not take the flavors and techniques you learn here in Tokyo and recreate them at home?
Matcha- Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo
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① Matcha Latte
Although there is no traditional tearoom, you will learn authentic preparation using a chasen (bamboo whisk), and enjoy creating your own matcha latte to suit your taste. The class covers handling matcha, whisking techniques, and balancing sweetness. You will also master the skills to craft visually appealing layered matcha lattes.
Home made Matcha Latte- Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo
② Matcha Cake (Chiffon Cake)
You will bake a light and moist chiffon cake filled with the aroma of matcha, using a 17cm pan. The lessons teach you how to create soft and fluffy batter without baking powder and how to handle matcha properly. The finished cake is wrapped and taken home.
Matcha Cake (Chiffon Cake) - Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo
③ Matcha Basque Cheesecake
Enjoy making a richly flavored Basque cheesecake infused with the fragrance of matcha. Through hands-on practice, you will learn ingredient handling, baking techniques, and key tips for bringing out the delicious flavor of matcha in the cake.
Matcha Basque Cheesecake- Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo
The allure of matcha lies in its rich aroma, intense flavor, abundant nutrients, deep connection to Japanese traditional culture, and its vibrant, photogenic green color. Especially noteworthy is the fact that matcha is made by grinding whole tea leaves into a fine powder, allowing you to consume all the nutrients including vitamins and dietary fiber, making it recognized as a “superfood” for health and beauty.
Flavor and Nutrition
Rich and deep taste: Because whole leaves are powdered, matcha offers a concentrated umami flavor combined with refreshing bitterness and a unique astringency.
Abundant nutrients: It contains catechins, theanine, vitamin C, dietary fiber, and more, which bring antioxidant effects, relaxation benefits, and skin-enhancing properties.
Whole-nutrient intake: Unlike brewed tea, matcha powder allows you to ingest nutrients that are not water-soluble, maximizing health benefits.
Starting with Matcha- Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo
Culture and Spirituality
Symbol of Japanese culture: Matcha is more than a drink; it embodies the spirit of hospitality (“omotenashi”), the philosophy of “ichigo ichie” (a once-in-a-lifetime encounter), and the aesthetic of “wabi-sabi” (beauty in imperfection and transience) found in the tea ceremony.
A sensory experience: The rising fragrance, vibrant green color, the interplay of bitterness and umami on the palate, the sound of the whisk, and the warmth of the tea bowl together create a serene, multi-sensory ritual.
Modern Appeal
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Recognized superfood: Globally, matcha is celebrated alongside chia seeds and acai berries as a “superfood” for health and beauty.
Striking visual appeal: Its vivid green color makes matcha visually stand out, making it popular in sweets and drinks that are “Instagram-worthy.”
Versatile enjoyment: From lattes to parfaits and cakes, matcha-based sweets and beverages have gained popularity worldwide among diverse audiences.
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