Nakamura Tea Life Store

One of experiences no.one should miss at Japan is to visit tea store, taste different teas and maby buy favorite one. Perfect place for that is this little tea shop. The girl working there was very helpful, spoke not perfect English, but she was very nice, polite and answered to all questions. There You can smell all their teas, and taste a small samples upon request. We tasted 4 different. The girl was even nice enough to demonstrate how to make the tea. All their tea seemed to be grown by the same family that runs the store (since 1919 apparently), and the locations where all the teas were from are posted. The teas vary in price, from around 800 to 3000 yen, so there’s things available in every price range, as well as kits with teapots and cups, and variety packs. Tey have old style cans. Whole atmosphere was wonderfull with beautiful interior. We spent there around one hour and saw that local people from neighborhood buy the tea there. Finally we bought Hogigha tea, string one.

Excellent tea shop! Excellent prices, the owner was there! She knew english so communication wasn't an issue! Also she helped me choose the best tea based on my preference and also told me how to make the tea taste better! Thank you! Will be coming back for sure! From Costas the Greek!

Nice atmosphere, but I came in around 5:30pm and they didn't offer to let me taste any of the teas. I still bought one and if it's very good I will update my review...

High quality Japanese tea leaf store. Not easy to come by train but not too difficult to find. Worth to come for better quality green tea. You can taste before make a purchase. English communication with staffs are good.

Friendly staff. Bought Matcha powder but didn’t try it yet.

We love visiting this place to buy their Hojicha. We restock when we drop by Japan. It is pricier than other shops but really worth it. You can brew many times for each pack you purchase and share it with your family. The place is nice where you see how the tea is brewed and they also let you taste samples of the tea. Their hojicha is grown organic for generations since 1919.

A store where you can find sorts of Japanese tea. Opened in 1919. Small unique shop that worth visiting. A must-go is you’re a tea lover.

The store clerk was very friendly as well as being able to communicate with me in English. I was able to try a few teas including their matcha tea. All were quite nice.