Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience

We had a very good experience at this modern tea house. I chose the full tea course, and my boyfriend ordered the tea and liquors set. A few notes: 1. Overall, the experience is interesting. You get high-quality tastings, and watching each cup being prepared is beautiful. 2. The staff was very pleasant, answered our questions, and even gave us excellent recommendations for the rest of our stay in Japan. 3. I would have liked more explanations about the preparation process and the differences between tea leaves from various regions. I understand, for example, why tea from Fukuoka might be sweeter due to the warmer climate compared to Uji, but I would have loved to learn about additional regions. 4. Choosing a hojicha was difficult when you don’t know what to expect. It would have been great to have tastings of all the options, or even a small set available for purchase. 5. I tried the cocktails my boyfriend ordered (this was his second visit) and really enjoyed them. The tea flavor was clearly present despite the liquor. Overall, it’s an excellent experience 😊 slightly expensive, but you get high quality products. I would definitely return to try a different menu!

The tea ceremony was very modernised and commercialised. Beautiful space on a higher floor, offer city views into many skyscrapers. The space itself was pretty and elegant but quite small and not really breathable. The sound was a bit echo-y so its really easy to get bothered by other patrons if they speak a little louder than normal. Wish that the tea master would take a bit more time to converse and talk to us but they were very kept to themselves. They only introduce the tea and briefly recluse to making the tea on their own. Quite different from many other tea ceremony Ive been to. Their tea tastes good and the quality is up to expectation. Wish that the process feels a little more intimate and accessible rather than cold and sterile. Wish we get more ideas of origination and stories or that the staffs would spend more time caring for their patrons. The experience felt very sterile and cold. They are also very strict with everyone’s time in the way that felt a little restricted and not welcoming.

unique tea experience. the best guokuro tea i’ve had in my life, there’s so much umami in the tea. they have different courses from tea only, tea and liquor, or tea and food. you can tell that the tea-ristas are very meticulous and care a lot about tea-making. highly recommended!

The teas were unique, cannot imagine another context to try them all - both traditional and modern. The set-up beautiful & team very knowledgeable & friendly. We went for Menus so that we can try a lot of new teas that we would have otherwise not tried as we love our Matcha, Hojicha and Sencha. Also like this we experienced different ways to drink teas - cold, cockails, with grape juice! and we learnt you can eat the green tea. The Menu is seasonal which makes you want to come again in a different time of the year

Sensational. It was honestly such a delicately perfect experience, one you should absolutely go for if you’re willing to pay the price. Is it a slightly insane price for some tea yes. Would I pay to do it again. Yes. My word every sip of tea was so carefully constructed I’ll never experience tea like that again. It was such an amazing way to have tea. Felt like I was watching scientists at work.

Come here for a contemplative moment, out of the hustle and bustle of Omotesando, with curated specialty teas sourced from all over Japan. I loved the level of professionalism and their menus are all amazing.

Unfortunately had a very rough experience here. The staff was very friendly and super nice but the taste of pretty much everything was not good. I would say I’m an avid tea drinker and I was struggling to eat/drink pretty everything they provided (besides the matcha). It also gave me an upset stomach for the next day and a half. Beware unless you like very unique and bold earthy flavors.

Recommend making a reservation for your visit! The entire tea experience was incredible. The professional staff will give you a special course and experience. It was great learning for us from the US to learn more about Japanese tea. It would be a great opportunity if you're interested in Japanese tea.

Sakurai Tea Experience provides a modern take on the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with curated tea cocktails and course menus in a intimate setting. We were looking forward to coming here months in advance for our Japan trip and I am so glad we stopped by here for a memorable and elevated tea experience. We ordered the gyokuro and the highest grade gyokuro at our reservation. We were amazed by the art and practice of our tea practitioner who also spoke English and led us through our gyokuro brews. We received three brews along with seasonal wagashi in between. The service and tea experience was exceptional; I hope to return again to try a course menu next time.

Very glad we found this tea ceremony activity. We tried 5 different kinds of tea and appreciated the art of tea making. The environment was welcoming and serene. The little snacks were nice and creative. I guess for the average tea consumer their tea could feel a bit too strong. The snack portions were tiny.

Really great bar in Tokyo! Amazing drinks and ambiance. Really enjoyed the tea inspired drinks and the people. I didn't make a reservation but since I was by myself it was alright. From what I heard there were some parties that made reservations several months ahead of time and making a reservation is usually required. Great place if you're looking for an authentic tea ceremony experience with alcohol. Plenty of options for non alcohol as well.

This is without a doubt, the best, most intimate tea experience I've ever had in my entire life. The menu is intricately curated and accessible to novice and experienced tea drinkers. The service is impeccable even to the high standards you can expect in a tea ceremony. The movement in the preparation of your tea courses is precise and practiced, the soft lighting warm colors enhance the aromatics, and I was almost brought to tears at the depth of taste.

Sakurai Tea Experience is an amazing place to experience a modern, updated tea ceremony. The teas are all carefully-selected and (if you choose a roasted version) hand-roasted in front of you. The sweets pair extremely well with the tea. There are tea-infused alcohol options, as well. I would definitely recommend reservations. We were lucky enough to get in without one, but many people were turned away while we were there. It's definitely a place to spend a leisurely afternoon enjoying tea, not a place to rush. The staff are all extremely professional and well-trained, and the whole atmosphere is calm and serene. You can buy their tea in their small shop and it's worth the cost. They do a fantastic job here.

Small shop but such a unique experience. Make sure to make reservations to ensure you have seating. You can quickly tell the experience and finesse that the tea baristas have when it comes to making the drinks. We ordered the green tea gin, whiskey, and a couple other green tea drinks. All of the drinks were excellent and unique in its own way. The whiskey had a good smoky flavor to it and the green tea was extremely refreshing. The spirits were not too expensive but the green tea was on the pricier side (roughly 1800 yen each) so be wary of the price if you are on a budget.

Small upscale tea shop. I dropped by to pickup some Japanese tea, they had a good variety of tea to chose from. It's a bit pricey but I picked up a few bags. Unfortunately there was no seating available to enjoy tea in the shop, reservations are recommended.

This was my favorite experience in Tokyo! Extremely warm, friendly and knowledgeable staff. They touched my heart honestly. The pairings with infused liqour teas left me mesmerized by the attention to detail and just overall artistic passion put behind each cocktail. You have to go here if you visiting Tokyo! It's honestly a must!!!!

A truly unique experience if you were to get a set tasting menu. Reservations highly recommended. I got the set tasting menu that allowed me to try gyokuro (higher grade) tea, hojicha tea, a blended tea and matcha. It was lovely sitting there, in a peaceful room where the tea artist would explain each infusion and detail. I liked tea before but didn't know much about Japanese teas and so it was a great learning experience, as much as it was about the tea. We left the place feeling fully caffeinated and rejuvenated. Thoroughly loved the experience.

This was my first time in Japan and I was amazed at all the good tea I found. I think I probably ended up drinking more tea than anything else on my trip, which made the experience I had at Sakurai all the better. I got the tea with a meal tasting. They served both black and green tea through the course with a main dish of rice, chestnuts, pickled veggies, and a salted sardine. The rice was amazing. The tea, even better. Definitely worth going out of the way to try it out.

The Sakurai Tea Experience was one of my favorite activities on a recent trip to Tokyo. This is tea unlike any other and the patience and discipline on display is awe-inspiring. Every single movement performed during the tea preparation was efficient and graceful. The environment is serene and you could easily spend 3-4 hours here trying various teas prepared by a true master.