Japanese Tea Workshops in Australia
To get latest information on tea workshops or team building activities, get in touch through our Contact Us page. If you’re looking for a free tea workshop for your community, please contact us to discuss further.
Chakabuki at OZ Tea Festival Melbourne
Experience Chakabuki, a traditional Japanese blind tea tasting. This playful yet refined experience invites you to engage your senses and trust your intuition. No prior tea knowledge is required—non-tea lovers are warmly welcomed. In this session, curiosity is the true advantage, and an open mind is the key to win. It will be from 12.30am on Saturday 28 March. Book your spot here.
Japanese Tea 101 at OZ Tea Festival Melbourne
A new series of tea festivals across Australia in 2026 is about to launch and its inaugural event will be in Melbourne at Abbotsford Convent’s historic Magdalen Laundry on Saturday 28 March. We’ve given an opportunity to join them and will offer our Japanese Tea 101 session from 10.30am. You can enhance your Japanese tea knowledge and prepare one of your very best Japanese tea using brewing techniques you would acquire during the session. Book your spot here. Looking forward to meeting you there.
Japanese Tea Ceremony workshop in February 2026 (PM)
SOLD OUT! Thank you for your support! Please join the waiting list. Our first Japanese tea ceremony workshops in 2026 will be on Saturday 21 February. You have time only in Saturday afternoon? No worries! This workshop starts at 1pm so you can join us to whisk matcha after lunch. If you’d like to attend this afternoon session, secure your spot here.
Japanese Tea Ceremony workshop in February 2026 (AM)
Our first Japanese tea ceremony workshops in 2026 will be from 11am on Saturday 21 February. You will learn the famous Japanese tea tradition and taste matcha with Japanese sweet during the session. Limited seats are available. If you’re considering to attend the morning workshop, secure your spot here.
Tea session in Temora, Riverina New South Wales
Thank you to everyone who came to our session. We really appreciate your support! Once again, we’re honored to have a tea session in Temora, New South Wales. We’ll introduce unique flavored Japanese tea this time. Natalie of CuriosiTEA Riverina is also offering tasty South African tea. It is at Temora Shire Library (294 Hoskins Street, Temora New South Wales 2666) from 10.30am on Saturday 17 January. Bookings are essential as limited space available. Secure your spot here!
Double Ninth Festival
We’re celebrating the Double Ninth Festival in Oakleigh this year by collaborating with We Are One Club Inc. Cultural performances and experiences will be offered by artists from China, Philippine, Japan, Greece and Italy. It is at Monash Community Hall in Oakleigh from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday 9 November. Secure your spot here to join this free event.
Japanese Tea Ceremony workshop
SOLD OUT! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT ALWAYS. PLEASE JOIN WAIT LIST IF YOU MISSED IT. Thanks to the popular demand, we’ll be holding the second Japanese tea ceremony workshop in the afternoon in Saturday 1 November. It is a 1pm start at Mystik River gallery, 3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank, VIC 3006. Immerse yourself in a soothing, therapeutic atmosphere and connect with fellow tea lovers. Reserve your spot today — we can’t wait to see you there!
Japanese Tea Ceremony workshop
FULLY BOOKED! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. PLEASE JOIN WAIT LIST! Join us for a unique Japanese tea ceremony workshop at Mystik River gallery, located in Southbank, Melbourne. It will be from 11am on Saturday 1 November. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture this spring! Enjoy freshly prepared matcha served with a traditional Japanese sweet, and even try your hand at whisking matcha yourself! Don’t miss this cultural experience – right here in Melbourne. Secure your spot here. We’re look forward to sharing this beautiful moment with you!
Japanese Tea Ceremony workshop
BOOKED OUT! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. PLEASE JOIN WAIT LIST! Our Japanese tea ceremony class will be held at Mystik River gallery on Southbank in Melbourne on Saturday 13 September. You will learn the famous Japanese tea tradition and taste matcha with Japanese sweet during the session. Limited seats are available. Would you like to whisk matcha? Secure your spot here. Don’t miss out!
Japanese Tea 101 workshop
SOLD OUT! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Japanese Tea 101 class will be back on Saturday 26 July. Japanese Tea 101 workshop is an ideal place to deepen your understanding of Japanese tea while you’re in Australia. Our senior Japanese tea instructor will walk you through the journey of Japanese tea from field to table, exploring its history and health benefits. You’ll also learn special brewing techniques and have the chance to to make the perfect cup of tea. Tea and sweets will be provided. It’ll be from 11am at Mystik River gallery on Southbank in Melbourne. Secure your spot here. See you then!
Japanese Tea workshop
BOOKED OUT! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Please join us in the popular Japanese tea ceremony class in Melbourne. It’ll be at Mystik River gallery on Southbank in Melbourne on Saturday 24 May. Freshly prepared matcha will be served with Japanese sweet. There is an opportunity to whisk matcha if you like. Save your spot here. Looking forward to seeing you then!
Japanese Tea workshop
SOLD OUT! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Our Japanese matcha class will be held at Mystik River gallery on Southbank in Melbourne on Saturday 22 March. You’ll gain knowledge about Japanese tea culture while you’re in Australia. Freshly prepared matcha will be served with Japanese sweet. Would you like to whisk matcha? Secure your spot here. Don’t miss out!
Japanese Tea workshop
FULLY BOOKED! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We’re thrilled to have the Japanese tea ceremony workshop in Manningham City in January. You’ll discover the elegance of the traditional ceremony while learning about the well-known Japanese culture. It is from 10.30am to 12pm on Thursday 23 January at Doncaster library. Reserve your seat here. Looking forward to meeting you there!
Japanese Tea workshop
SOLD OUT! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Our popular Japanese tea ceremony class will be back in January. You’ll learn about the traditional tea culture and experience it through the hands-on workshop. It’ll be held at Mystik River gallery in Melbourne and start at 11am on Saturday 25 January. Secure your spot here. See you then!
Japanese Tea workshop
SOLD OUT! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Japanese tea workshop will be held from 11am on Saturday 19 October at Mystik River gallery on Southbank in Melbourne . You’ll experience Japanese culture while you’re in Australia. Freshly prepared matcha will be served with Japanese sweet. Would you like to whisk matcha? Please secure your spot here. Looking forward to meeting you there!
Chakabuki Tea Tasting Session
FULLY BOOKED! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Challenge your taste buds at our chakabuki tea tasting session! Chakabuki is a traditional tea guessing game which started around the era of Kamakura (1185 to 1333). In our chakabuki session, you’ll engage in blind-tasting and guess which tea you drank using your sensory. No need to be familiar with Japanese tea nor tea overall. All your need to bring is your curiosity! There will be a small prize for the winner. This will be held at Wheelers Hill library from 11am on Thursday 24 October. Secure your spot here to push your flavour boundaries. See you then!
Japanese Tea 101
SOLD OUT! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Japanese Tea 101 workshop is an ideal place to deepen your understanding of Japanese tea while you’re in Australia. Our senior Japanese tea instructor will walk you through the journey of Japanese tea from field to table, exploring its history and health benefits. You’ll also learn special brewing techniques and have the chance to to make the perfect cup of tea. Tea and sweets will be provided. This one hour workshop will start at 11am on Saturday 14 September at Mystik River gallery in Melbourne CBD. Secure your spot here.
Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED US! Our Japanese matcha class will be held at Mystik River gallery on Southbank in Melbourne on Sunday 21 July. You’ll gain knowledges about Japanese tea culture while you’re in Australia. Freshly prepared matcha will be served with Japanese sweet. Would you like to whisk matcha? Secure your spot here. Don’t miss out!
The Art of Japanese Tea at Work Club Global
BOOKED OUT! Are you a member of the Work Club Global in Melbourne? We’ll host an exclusive Japanese tea workshop for the Work Club Global members. It’ll be held from 11am on Wednesday 17 July at 477 Collins Street, Melbourne. Find out more about the club here.
Christmas in July with CuriosiTEA Riverina
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED US! We’re heading to a beach to celebrate Christmas in July with tea lovers. We’ll get together with Riverina tea lovers and share cups of teas and food. It is at the Wagga Beach (Cabarita Park, Johnston St, Wagga Wagga New South Wales) from 10am on Sunday 7 July. Find out more here.
Japanese Tea 101
SOLD OUT! Our Japanese Tea 101 workshop is a perfect place to acquire or enhance your knowledge about Japanese tea while you’re in Australia. Our senior Japanese tea instructor will guide you on its story from a field to table, history as well as health benefits. After learning special brewing techniques, you’ll at once try to make a perfect cup of tea. Tea and sweets will be provided. This one hour-long introductory course will start at 11am on Sunday 16 June at Mystik River gallery where is located within the heart of Melbourne CBD. Secure your spot here. See you then!
Explore The World of Tea and Cultural Practices
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE ESPECIALLY WHOM CAME TO OUR ROOM! We’ll celebrate the World of Tea and Cultural Practices on Thursday 13 June. You can sample tea from Somalia, China, Iran, Vietnam, Korea, United Kingdom, Japan and beyond. Each community group will share their cups of tea with their traditional food! It is from 10am to 1pm at Olympic Neighborhood House (155 Oriel Road, Heidelberg West). Find further information here.
Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop
SOLD OUT! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Our Japanese tea ceremony class will be held at Mystik River gallery on Southbank in Melbourne on Sunday 6 April. You’ll gain knowledge about Japanese tea culture while you’re in Australia. Freshly prepared matcha will be served with Japanese sweet. Would you like to whisk matcha? Secure your spot here. Don’t miss out!
Japanese Tea Workshop
FULLY BOOKED! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We’re pleased to announce that we’re holding the Japanese tea workshop at the Clayton Library. In celebration of Seimei which is the beginning of bright and shiny Spring in Japan, join us to explore how the Japanese tea ceremony has been transformed and appreciate every sip with knowledge. It’ll be at the Clayton Library from 11am for an hour on Thursday 4 April. Secure your spot here.
Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED OUR WORKSHOP! Our last Japanese tea class in 2023 will be held at Mystik River gallery on Southbank in Melbourne on Sunday 10 December. You’ll experience Japanese culture while you’re in Australia. Freshly prepared matcha will be served with Japanese sweet. Would you like to whisk matcha? Please find more information here. Looking forward to meeting you there!
Japanese Tea Workshop at Caufield Primary School
Our two sessions were booked out. Thank you for your support! We’re holding the Japanese tea ceremony workshop at Caufield Primary School. At a fete of the English and Japanese bilingual school, they’ll offer various Japanese cultural experiences such as taiko, kimono, origami and tea. Our tea session will start at 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm. It is located at 724 Glen Huntly Road, Caulfield South VIC 3162. Please find out more information here.
CuriosiTEA Riverina in November
Join a tea picnic with iced tea! CuriosiTEA Riverina supported by Australian Tea Cultural Society will throw a tea party in Narrandera, New South Wales on Saturday 11 November. Bring your favourite iced tea to share and a chair to relax. It’ll be from 10am at Marie Bashir Park. For more details, visit CuriosiTEA Riverina.
Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop
FULLY BOOKED! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Our Japanese matcha class will be held at Mystik River gallery on Southbank in Melbourne on Sunday 29 October. You’ll gain knowledges about Japanese tea culture while you’re in Australia. Freshly prepared matcha will be served with Japanese sweet. Would you like to whisk matcha? Don’t miss out! Secure your spot here!
CuriosiTEA Melbourne in November
Thank you for joining us! CuriosiTEA Melbourne supported by Australian Tea Cultural Society (AUSTCS) will hold the Kagoshimacha tea session on Friday 3 November. You’ll learn about different cultivars of Kagoshimacha and taste them. It’ll be from 11am to 12noon at a picnic area of the Studley Park. It is a free event but need to pre-register for preparation purposes. Secure your spot here!
Australian Tea Cultural Seminar Melbourne and Sydney 2023
Australian Tea Cultural Society (AUSTCS) will hold the annual seminars this Spring. This year there are three seminars in three different locations with a unique local segment: Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. AUSTCS Melbourne team will welcome you with special tea blending sessions. Book your ticket for Melbourne seminar (5 November) here. If you’re heading to Sydney, New South Wales, you can book here for Sydney seminar (21 October).
Japanese Tea Workshop
FULLY BOOKED! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We’re pleased to announce that we’re holding the Japanese tea workshop at the Wheelers Hill Library. The current way of drinking tea was introduced in Japan by Eisai, a Japanese Buddhist monk, about 800 years ago. After his second trip to China, it is believed that he came back with some tea seeds or tea plants on 31 October which we commemorate as Japanese Tea Day. Join us to explore how the Japanese tea ceremony has been transformed and appreciate every sip with knowledge. Secure your spot here.
Australian Tea Cultural Seminar Brisbane 2023
Australian Tea Cultural Society (AUSTCS) will hold the annual seminars this Spring. This year there are three seminars in three different locations with a unique local segment: Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. AUSTCS teams have been preparing for these special tea gatherings. Book your ticket for Melbourne seminar (5 November) here. If you’re heading to Sydney or Brisbane, you can book here for Sydney seminar (21 October) and here for Brisbane (10 September).
Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop
FULLY BOOKED! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Our Japanese tea course will be held at Mystik River gallery on Southbank in Melbourne on Sunday 20 August. You’ll experience Japanese culture while you’re in Australia. Freshly prepared matcha will be served with Japanese sweet. Would you like to whisk matcha? Please find more information here. Looking forward to meeting you there!
Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop
Sold out! Thank you for your support! Our Japanese matcha class will be held at Mystik River gallery on Southbank in Melbourne on Sunday 9 July. You’ll experience Japanese culture while you’re in Australia. Freshly prepared matcha will be served with Japanese sweet. Would you like to whisk matcha? Don’t miss out! Secure your spot here!
Japanese Tea in Temora with CuriosiTEA Riverina (AUSTCS)
FULL HOUSE. Thank you for your support! We’ll visit Temora, New South Wales to share Japanese tea on Saturday 1 July. After you learn basics on Japanese tea, you’ll brew a cup/s of tea. Bookings are essential as limited space available. Find more details here!
Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop
Fully booked. Thank you for your support! Our Japanese tea workshop will be held at Mystik River gallery on Southbank in Melbourne on Sunday 4 June. You’ll experience Japanese culture while you’re in Australia. Freshly prepared matcha will be served with Japanese sweet. Would you like to whisk matcha? Please ask Harumi at the session. Please find more information here. Looking forward to meeting you there!
International Tea Day 2023
AUSTCS (Australian Tea Cultural Society) is celebrating the International Tea Day designated by the United Nation. Tea lovers, tea enthusiasts as well as professionals will get together to share their teas. It’ll be held at the Heide Museum of Modern Art from 10am on Friday 5 May. If you’re interested in, just let them know by registering here. We’re looking forward to having a wonderful tea time together.
Let’s celebrate Cultural Diversity Week
Booked out! Thank you for your support! We’ll celebrate the cultural diversity week with Boroondara libraries! In our Japanese tea ceremony class, you’ll be explained in detail, allowing you to appreciate every sip with knowledge. Let’s meet at Camberwell library on Tuesday 21st March. Please find more information here.
Tea Picnic in Wagga Wagga with CuriosiTEA Riverina
Once again, we’ll be hosting a tea picnic with Talia’s Traveling Tea Shop in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. This tea gathering is collaborated with AUSTCS (Australian Tea Cultural Society). We’ll explore about Ceylon tea culture this time. It’ll be at the Collins Park on Forsyth Street on Saturday 11th March. Please secure your spot here.
Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop
Sold out! Thank you for your support! Let’s celebrate Japanese culture this summer! For anyone who cannot make it in January, we’ll hold a Japanese tea class in February. The session collaborating with Mystik River gallery will be on Sunday 19 February. Click here to reserve your spot! See you then!
Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop
Fully booked. Thank you! Our first Japanese matcha class in 2023 will be on Sunday 29 January. We’ll collaborate with Mystik River art gallery on Southbank in Melbourne. While learning the well-known Japanese tea culture, you’ll enjoy whisking your own matcha! Please find more information here. Looking forward to meeting you there.
Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop
Sold out! Thank you for your support! Our last Japanese tea ceremony workshop in 2022 is here! Our Japanese matcha class will be held at Mystik River gallery on Southbank in Melbourne on Sunday 20 November. You’ll experience Japanese culture while you’re in Australia. Freshly prepared matcha will be served with Japanese sweet. Would you like to whisk matcha? Please ask Harumi at the session. Please find more information here. Don’t miss it!
Tea picnic in Wagga Wagga with CuriosiTEA Riverina
We’re hosting a tea picnic with Talia’s Traveling Tea Shop in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. This tea gathering is collaborated with AUSTCS (Australian Tea Cultural Society) . We’d love to see tea lovers, coffee lovers and non-tea drinkers in the region on the day. If you’re traveling nearby, just stop over and say hello to us. It’ll be at the Collins Park on Forsyth Street from 10am on Saturday 5th November. As we’ll arrange teacups, please express your interest here. See you soon!
Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop
Sold out. Thank you! Let’s celebrate Japanese culture and learn the art of Japanese tea together! Our Japanese tea ceremony class will be held at Mystik River gallery on Southbank in Melbourne on Sunday 30 October. You’ll experience Japanese culture while you’re in Australia. Freshly prepared matcha will be served with Japanese sweet. Would you like to whisk matcha? Please ask Harumi at the session. Please find more information here. Looking forward to meeting you there!
Australian Tea Cultural Fair and Seminar 2022 in Sydney
The 6th Australian Tea Cultural Fair and Seminar will be held in Sydney, New South Wales this year! It’ll be at Tramsheds (1 Dalgal Way, Forest Lodge, NSW2037) on 8th and 9th October. The fair is a unique tea market where you can find different tea, infusion and potteries. At the seminar, you’ll gain tea- and industry- related knowledges through the panel discussion. If you’re interested in this event, you can find more information here.
Japanese Tea Workshop
Sold out! Thank you! One of popular Japanese tea classes is back! Our Japanese tea ceremony workshop will be held at Mystik River gallery on Southbank in Melbourne on Sunday 24 August. You’ll experience Japanese culture while you’re in Australia. Freshly prepared matcha will be served with Japanese sweet. Would you like to whisk matcha? Please ask Harumi at the session. Please find more information here. For waiting list, please contact us or Mystik River gallery. Looking forward to meeting you there!
Community Welcome Day
Full house! Thank you! Japanese matcha class for Community Welcome day! We have been isolated for a long period so it is the time to get together! We’ll hold our session at Olympic Adult Education Community Hub on Wednesday 24th August. Details TBA. Stay tuned!
Japanese Tea Matcha Workshop in Melbourne
Sold Out! Thank you! An exciting news! As our tea courses has been popular, we’re holding another Japanese tea ceremony workshop at Mystik River gallery on Sunday 24th July. Freshly prepared matcha will be served with Japanese sweet. There is an opportunity to whisk matcha if you like. You can find more information such as booking details here. Looking forward to meeting you soon!
Japanese Tea Matcha Workshop in Melbourne
Sold Out! Thank you! Zen experience with art lovers! We’ll hold a Japanese tea ceremony workshop at a beautiful art gallery in Melbourne. It’ll be at Mystik River gallery on Sunday 3rd July. Freshly prepared matcha will be served with Japanese sweet. There is an opportunity to whisk matcha if you like. You can find more information such as booking details here. For the waiting list, please contact us or Mystic River gallery. Looking forward to meeting you there!
International Tea Day 2022
We’re heading to a beautiful riverside park to celebrate the International Tea Day (May 21) this year. AUSTCS (Australian Tea Cultural Society) organized the Melbourne Tea Party at Fairfield Park in Melbourne. Bring your tea or hot water to share! Book your spot here. See you then!
Kagoshimacha -T Passport by Okei-san
In this session, we’ll be joined experienced Japanese tea producers from Kagoshima this time. They have been growing tea for generations in Soo City where is located in the north-east of Kagoshima Prefecture. It has a very similar geography to Uji in Kyoto where is famous for producing premium tea. The dedicated tea farmers will guide us on Kagoshimacha focusing on Soocha. You’ll learn about Japanese tea including Japanese black tea called wakocha and an aged Japanese green tea (tea leaves that have been matured over three years after plucked from tea fields!)
You’ll receive a set of tea samples to taste during and after the session. If you have any burning questions, there is Q & A time at the end. The number of tea sets are limited so get in quick! It starts from 3pm on Saturday 20th November for approximately an hour. Please make a booking here.
Australian Tea Cultural Seminar Virtual 2021
Australian Tea Cultural Society will held the virtual seminar this October. The annual seminar goes online on the 3rd of October. You can select either a full virtual package with a special teacup made by an Australian potter and a set of tea samples, or a virtual ticket only. Please visit AUSTCS website for more details.
Japanese Tea 101 Online
Japanese Tea 101 is back! This time they will be online so you can access our session any place in Australia. The Japanese tea introductory course will be conducted twice with the same content so please select the one which is convenient for you.
- 1.30pm to 2.45pm on Saturday 11th September
- 6pm to 7.15pm on Wednesday 15th September
This workshop includes a packet of tea to brew during the session, and you will learn about:
- Information about the different types of Japanese tea
- Tips for brewing Japanese tea
- Tasting authentic Japanese tea
- How to discover your favourite Japanese tea
If you’re interested, please register here. These sessions have finished.
Shizuokacha -T Passport by Okei-san-
We’ll invite a tea expert of Sanwa Co.,Ltd as a guide for drinking Shizuoka tea. He’ll share his knowledge and experiences while we sip their teas together. He’ll take us a field and factory trip virtually! If you have burning questions, there is Q & A time. You’ll receive a set of tea samples to taste. If you’re a tea connoisseur, you’ll enjoy tasting green teas with different steaming levels (The number of tea sets are limited). Offering Introductory offer here. This session has finished!
Teapot stories from Japan -T Passport by Okei-san-
Yukiko who runs a family-run hardware business with his father in Kagoshima is a guest speaker for this T Passport session. She selects kyusu, Japanese teapots, for their store. There are a wide range of kyusu in Japan, and they are created using different cray and techniques. It means some of them suit your favourite tea but not all. So we’ll find out the best kyusu for your needs as she shares her deep knowledge about the teaware and give us tips how to select the teapot. Please make a booking here. This session has finished!
Tea Cocktail and Mocktail Making Online Workshop -T Passport by Okei-san-
Japanese tea cocktail and mocktail will be introduced by a skilled and experienced bartender from Japan. We’ll invite a Japanese experienced bartender and one of TOP 10 Tio Pepe Challenge 2020* finalists in Japan, and learn how to make attractive and delicious tea drinks at home or restaurants. Japanese tea cocktail and mocktail he’ll introduce can be recreated at home if you have right tools. Please make a booking here. This session has finished!
*Tio Pepe Challenge is the international mixology competition with sherry wine that more than 700 professionals from over 15 countries every year.
Tea Talk at Heidi 2021
Sold out! Thank you! We’re holding Tea Talk with fellow tea professionals in Melbourne in light of International Tea Day. Uncle Dave, an indigenous Elder from Wurundjeri, will join us as a guest speaker to talk about Australian indigenous tea. During the session, you’ll learn about different tea cultures as well. Australian Tea Cultural Society (AUSTCS) will be partnered with Heidi Museum of Modern Art in Melbourne and run this unique event. It is from 2pm to 4pm on Thursday 20th May at Heidi Museum of Modern Art. Tickets are limited so secure your spot here.
Matcha Making | The Edge 2021
Fully Booked! Thank you! Learn the rich history and health benefits of matcha, explore a behind-the-scenes story of a Japanese tea ceremony, and taste freshly prepared matcha. This matcha workshop is a part of the Fed Square Masterclass Program. The free workshop will be held from 6.15pm to 7.30pm on Thursday 18th March at Federation Square in Melbourne CBD. Please secure a spot here and contact Fed Square for any tickets inquiries. See you soon!
Green Tea Introduction in March 2021
Where is green tea grown? How is it processed? What makes it different to other kinds of tea? Curious about what the major differences are between a Japanese Green Tea and a Chinese Green Tea? We’ll run a small group session this month to find these answers. It’ll be held at the Heritage Gardens (1 St Heliers st Abbotsford, VIC 3067) from 12noon to 1pm on Sunday 14th March. Please secure your spot through here. *This session is proudly supported by AUSTCS (Australian Tea Cultural Society).
Melbourne Japanese Summer Festival 2021
We’re having a stall at the Melbourne Japanese Summer Festival 2021. Due to COVID-19 situation, it will shift to a virtual platform this year. It’ll be from 11am to 4pm on Sunday 28th February. Check it out on https://www.mjsf.com.au/eatandshop/index.html.
Little Food Festival 2020
We’re super excited to be part of the Fed Square’s Little Food Festival happening this the 30th of September! It’s a free virtual event and we’ll be sharing matcha as well as furoshiki activities. See you between 10am and 3pm at Fed Square. Check out our video here!!
Japanese Tea Flight 2020
The popular Japanese tea flight class is back! We traveled to tea production areas in Japan last few months. We tasted many cups of Japanese teas (!) and learnt them. Now it’s your turn to taste them! Among the teas, Kamikatsuawabancha which is one of rare dark tea in Japan will be included. This session will be on Monday 2nd March at Bowen Street Community Centre (102 Bowen Street, Camberwell) . Please make a booking in advance to info@bowenstreet.org.au or call on 03 9889 0791.
Melbourne Japanese Summer Festival 2020
We’re holding a stall at the Melbourne Japanese Summer Festival on Sunday 23rd February. It is from 11.30am to 5.30pm at the Federation Square in Melbourne CBD. There will be Japanese tea, tea wares, furoshiki as well as traditional Japanese confectioneries. Looking forward to meeting you there!
Japan Culture and Art Festival 2019
Find Okei-san at the Japan Culture and Art Festival this October. We’ll have a stall at the festival from 11am to 4pm on Sunday 27th October. It is at the Collingwood Town Hall on 140 Hoddle Street, Collingwood. You’ll find our award-winning teas as well as teawares from Tokoname and Arita. See you then!
Japanese Tea Flight Final 2019
Japanese Tea Flight is the new series of our Japanese tea courses. You’ll see, smell authentic Japanese teas and, of course, taste them. We selected teas for our tea flight based on the uniqueness, accessibility and popularity in Japan. This last session of the series will be held at the Hawthorn Library from 2.45pm to 3.45pm on Saturday 22nd June. Please secure your spot here. On the same day, we’re also holding the Chakabuki session which you’ll challenge your taste buds. Click here to make your booking.
Melbourne Tea Festival 2019
SOLD OUT! We’re holding the Japanese Tea Workshop at the Melbourne Tea Festival 2019. It’ll be held at the Meat Market (3 Blackwood Street, North Melbourne) on Sunday 21st July. You’ll taste different teas while gaining knowledges about Japanese tea. Secure your spot quickly to avoid disappointment!
Matcha Class in Camberwell 2019
Japanese Tea Ceremony workshop will be held at the Bowen Street Community Centre (102 Bowen Street, Camberwell) It’ll be held from 10am to 11.30am on Monday 14th October. You will learn Japanese tea traditions and taste matcha during the session. Limited seats are available. For booking and more details, contact info@bowenstreet.org.au.
Australia Tea Cultural Seminar 2019
Australia Tea Cultural Seminar (AUSTCS) will be held in Hobart, Tasmania in September this year. It’s a two day seminar packed with tea enthusiasts, tea producers, tea merchants, academics and members from the hospitality industry.They discuss on various topics for Australian tea community over one or more cups of tea! There will be a Japanese tea related session too. For more details, visit on https://www.austcs.org/.
Free Style Ochazuke Party! in September
This free style ochazuke party is a pop-up event collaboration between Fuji Tei (a very popular Japanese restaurant in St. Kilda), JP LInk Australia (Japanese rice disributor) and us. To bring the unique and ultimate experience, Fuji Tei will prepare sashimi using fresh fish on the day while JP Link Australia will bring special Japanese rice which is directly sourced from rice farmers in Japan. Matched tea from Okei-san, Japanese Tea Plus, will be served with each dish accordingly. View this post on Instagram
Japanese Tea and Sweets Pairing
This very special tea tasting workshop will be conducted from 3pm to 4.30pm on Saturday 21st July. You will build up the knowledge about Japanese tea including the tips of brewing methods. Then you will experience the taste of high quality teas alongside exquisite sweets which have been meticulously prepared by Joan, a talented patissiere and Jin, an experienced chef at Torissong, the Modern Japanese Cuisine Restaurant (Shop 2/143 Queensberry St, Carlton, VIC3053). Their creation pairs perfectly with our Japanese tea selection. Limited seats are available. Please make a booking in advance here.
Sydney Tea Festival 2018
SOLD OUT! Our Japanese green tea masterclass is a part of the Sydney Tea Festival and will be held at Carriageworks (245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh, New South Wales) on Sunday 19th August. You will taste different Japanese teas during the intensive session. You can book your spot from here.
Cowra Festival of International Understanding
We’re holding a stall at the Cowra Festival of International Understanding on Saturday 16th March. It is from 3pm to 9pm at Bryant Park, Cowra, New South Wales. There will be Japanese tea, tea wares, furoshiki as well as traditional Japanese confectioneries. Japanese tea workshop is also held at the same place. Looking forward to meeting you there!
Japanese Tea Flight May
Japanese Tea Flight is the new series of our Japanese tea courses. You’ll see, smell authentic Japanese teas and, of course, taste them. We selected teas for our tea flight based on the uniqueness, accessibility and popularity in Japan. This third session will be held at the Hawthorn Library from 2.45pm to 3.45pm on Saturday 25th May. Please secure your spot here. On the same day, we’re also holding the Explore Japanese Tea in Depth course which we’ll see the teas from different points of view such as processing or parts of tea plants. Click here to make your booking.
International Tea Festival on Bowen street
We’re serving Japanese tea at Bowen Street Community Centre (102 Bowen Street, Camberwell) from 10am to 11.30am on Thursday 21st March. It is a part of their International Tea Festival to celebrate cultural diversity on Harmony Day. Bookings are essential. Contact on (03) 9889 0791.
Okei-san Japanese Tea Plus 