[Kyoto] Kyoto Countryside Classics: Cha Soba Cooking Class

• * Explore Wazuka, a scenic Kyoto region famed for high-quality tea.
• * Make authentic cha soba noodles from sencha and buckwheat.
• * Immerse yourself in Japan's rich tea culture, exploring its significance and rituals.

Discover a unique side of Japanese cuisine in Wazuka, a scenic tea-growing region in Kyoto known for its high-quality Uji tea. In this hands-on workshop, learn about cha soba, a traditional noodle dish made by combining buckwheat flour with sencha tea powder. Begin with an introduction to the dish’s cultural background, then follow your host step by step as you mix the ingredients and shape the dough into fresh noodles. Set in a traditional-style teahouse surrounded by the region’s tea heritage, the experience offers a glimpse into how local ingredients inspire Japanese cuisine. After making your cha soba, sit down to enjoy it as a meal, accompanied by a cup of Wazuka matcha and two tea-flavored chadango dumplings.