NARI JAPAN FEST 2023
Nari Tea Lab Toinen Linja 13 B30, Helsinki, FinlandNari Tea and the Fukuroi City Government have collaborated on bringing Tea Makers and Artisans from Shizuoka and Tokyo to Helsinki for a series of in-person workshops and experiences, including: Japan Tea Tour w/ Uyo Okabe Personal Tea Blending Roasted Tea Tasting w/ Farmer Jun Japanese Ryu-rei Tea Ceremony Wagashi Making w/ Momotose Modern Afternoon […]
Japan Tea Tour w/ Uyo Okabe
Nari Tea Lab Toinen Linja 13 B30, Helsinki, FinlandThere's more to Japanese tea than just Matcha and green tea. Ever since tea was first introduced from China in the 8th century, Japan has carved its own unique path in the tea world. With your guide Uyo Okabe (Tea producer, Tea Art festival curator, and founder of Japan Tea Brewers Championship), you'll learn about […]
Roasted Tea Tasting w/ Farmer Jun (FRI)
Nari Tea Lab Toinen Linja 13 B30, Helsinki, FinlandWe're so lucky to have our tea maker Morishita-san from the Fukuroi Roasted Tea Co in Helsinki to do a Roasted Tea tasting. Morishita-san has been making green tea with Nishitana (which was founded in 1868) and recently started the Fukuori Roasted Tea Co to reconceptualize and promote the amazing Hojicha made in the heart […]
Personal Tea Blending (FRI)
Nari Tea Lab Toinen Linja 13 B30, Helsinki, FinlandTea blending in Japan is an art form - the blender skilfully matches and combines the year's harvest into a consistent tea profile year after year. This is your chance to have a personal Tea Blend made in front of you with tea maker Jun Morishita and tea producer Uyo Okabe. First, you will taste […]
Wagashi Making w/ Momotose (FRI)
Nari Tea Lab Toinen Linja 13 B30, Helsinki, FinlandWe're so grateful that Yukako Yasuda (Founder of Momotose Wagashi Studio, instructor, and cookbook author) came all the way from Tokyo to host her 1 part tasty 1 part beautiful Wagashi Workshop. Wagashi is a traditional Japanese confection usually served with Japanese green tea made from simple ingredients such as rice, beans, and sugar, and […]
Morning Japanese Ryu-rei Tea Ceremony
Nari Tea Lab Toinen Linja 13 B30, Helsinki, FinlandStart your day off right with Yukako Yasuda and Uyo Okabe in this casual traditional Ryu-rei (table based) tea ceremony experience. At the ceremony you will not only learn about the traditional etiquette that goes into the Ryu-rei ceremony, but also taste different styles of Matcha such as Usucha 薄茶, Koicha 濃茶, paired with Wagashi 和菓子 tea sweets made […]
Chastronomy | The Art of Fine Tea and Food Pairing
Nari Tea Lab Toinen Linja 13 B30, Helsinki, FinlandA culinary experience coming from the tea fields of Shizuoka to Nari Tea LAB in Helsinki. Chastronomy /chaˈstrɒnəmi/, originally conceived by Tea Producer and Curator Uyo Okabe in the Shizuoka tea fields, has Chef Mayuko Sasuga and Wagashi Specialist Yukako Yasuda making small dishes and desserts using unique ingredients they are bringing from Japan combined with Finnish […]
Wagashi Making w/ Momotose (SAT)
Nari Tea Lab Toinen Linja 13 B30, Helsinki, FinlandWe're so grateful that Yukako Yasuda (Founder of Momotose Wagashi Studio, instructor, and cookbook author) came all the way from Tokyo to host her 1 part tasty 1 part beautiful Wagashi Workshop. Wagashi is a traditional Japanese confection usually served with Japanese green tea made from simple ingredients such as rice, beans, and sugar, and […]
Roasted Tea Latte Art Competition | NARI JAPAN FEST X Helsinki Coffee Week
Kaffa Roastery Pursimiehenkatu 29, Helsinki, FinlandCalling all Latte Artists!! Nari Japan Fest and Helsinki Coffee Week are collaborating on Latte Art Competition with a twist - instead of using coffee espresso, the base will be a Roasted Tea espresso from the heart of Shizuoka. The Roasted Tea Latte Art Competition is the culmination of the Nari Japan Fest, where Tea […]
Roasted Tea Tasting w/ Farmer Jun (SUN)
Nari Tea Lab Toinen Linja 13 B30, Helsinki, FinlandWe're so lucky to have our tea maker Morishita-san from the Fukuroi Roasted Tea Co in Helsinki to do a Roasted Tea tasting. Morishita-san has been making green tea with Nishitana (which was founded in 1868) and recently started the Fukuori Roasted Tea Co to reconceptualize and promote the amazing Hojicha made in the heart […]
Personal Tea Blending (SUN)
Nari Tea Lab Toinen Linja 13 B30, Helsinki, FinlandTea blending in Japan is an art form - the blender skilfully matches and combines the year's harvest into a consistent tea profile year after year. This is your chance to have a personal Tea Blend made in front of you with tea maker Jun Morishita and tea producer Uyo Okabe. First, you will taste […]
Japan Tea Tour w/ Uyo Okabe
Nari Tea Lab Toinen Linja 13 B30, Helsinki, FinlandDue to the high demand, we are hosting another Japan Tea Tour!!!! There’s more to Japanese tea than just Matcha and green tea. Ever since tea was first introduced from China in the 8th century, Japan has carved its own unique path in the tea world. With your guide Uyo Okabe (Tea producer, Tea Art […]
