Jugetsudo Ginza Kabukiza Store
With an interior designed by Kengo Kuma, the sleek wood is both modern and unmistakably Japanese. Jugetsudo is the brand name under which seaweed supplier Maruyama Nori sells tea, and has over 160 years of business history. For a traditional experience, we recommend a simple “Matcha Hatsumukashi” (1390JPY) which features powdered green tea with “okashi” (traditional Japanese sweet) to be enjoyed as you would in a Japanese tea ceremony. For something more modern, opt for the “Mont Blanc Set with Hot Drink” (all 1,440 JPY) where you can choose to pair your matcha mont blanc with either tea or coffee.
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Located in Waterras Mall near Shin-Ochanomizu Station, Daisan Mannendo Hanare is the bridge between Japanese and Western sweets. The shop favorite is their Matcha Daisan Parfait (1,200 JPY), a homemade treat with anko, warabi-mochi, ice cream and jelly. Another shop original “dora-pan” (500JPY~) combines a traditional dorayaki filling like anko and soy cream sandwiched between flour bread.
Located on the 6th floor of Tokyu Plaza Shibuya, Fujii Meien uses premium matcha from Uji, Kyoto. For meals, try their “Cha Kaiseki Zen Set” (1990JPY) complete with 5 side dishes, rice, soup, and Uji tea. For sweets, we recommend the Matcha Brulee Parfait (1650JPY a la carte, 2,090JPY Uji tea set). You can also try one of their “tea-tails” (a spin on “tea” and “cocktails”) like the “Matcha and Genmaicha Gin Tonic” (800 JPY).
Photo: Tokyu Plaza Shibuya Official Website
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CHAYA 1899 TOKYO
CHAYA 1899 is the namesake cafe of 1899 Hotel in Shimbashi. The bright and spacious ground floor space offers an exciting range of matcha products like “1899 Matcha Bread” (300 JPY~) and “1899 Matcha Beer” (790 JPY). Standard green and black tea drinks are offered (500 JPY~) as well as “Matcha Soda” (600 JPY).
Photos: HOTEL 1899 Official Website
See more at the HOTEL 1899 Official Website: https://1899.jp/hotels/tokyo/en/
Kagurazaka Saryo Shibuya Scramble Square
In the bustling city center of Shibuya, Kagurazaka Saryo offers a relaxing Japanese tearoom for the weary shopper. Enjoy a meal prepared with dashi and seasonal vegetables in a modern kaiseki style. The real treats are the matcha-centric desserts. We recommend the “saryo parfait Japanese tea set” (1,400JPY).
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