wagashi-tea-masterclass in Zurich

Wagashi & Living-Tea Masterclass — Zurich

Every wagashi carries the season. Learn the gestures behind each shape with Sakura and taste living tea served by Shane Kim, certified tea sommelier and tea master.
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Sakura’s wagashi and Shane’s living tea, together for one season only.

It's alive something you can taste hold in your hands, and experience together.

pause · reflect · connect

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What Makes This Experience Truly Rare

Discover what makes this experience truly rare

Sakura Terada — Living Tradition

Sakura Terada — Living Tradition

Sakura has taught wagashi in Japan for more than 12+ years, bringing a rare living tradition to Zurich.Her instruction goes beyond recipes — she teaches how to feel the season through your hands.

Shane Kim — Tea Master & Sommelier

Shane Kim — Tea Master & Sommelier

Founder of Tea Omakase, Shane has served more than 500 customers, guiding them to experience the pause and reflection that live inside each pour. he reveals tea not as a drink, but as a shared connection.

Nicole Kim — Cultural Experience Director

Nicole Kim — Cultural Experience Director

Nicole designed the session as a cultural bridge between East and West. She arranges the flow, light and sound so the making and the cup arrive together as one intentional moment.

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What You’ll Experience

Masterclass where wagashi, tea, and design come together in one unforgettable afternoon.

Learn from True Masters

Hands-on guidance from Japan and Zurich’s leading experts

Learn to handcraft three types of autumn wagashi using traditional techniques passed down through Japan’s confectionery art.

The Art of Pairing

Two Teas to Complete the Story

Discover how tea completes the story of wagashi through two guided pairings — a ceremonial matcha and a seasonal specialty tea selected just for this class. Shane guides you through the moment of balance: how aroma and taste the present before it disappears.

Cultural Connection

A Designed Moment of Belonging

Every element — the pace, the light, the sound, the scent — is designed for reflection. The session becomes a cultural moment you live, not watch — shared with others who value depth, beauty, and stillness.

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FAQ — Wagashi & Tea Masterclass

📍 Dates & Locations +
✦ Saturday& Sunday November 29~30, 2025 🕓 Time: 14:30 – 17:30 📍 Location: Zurich – Binz 1 OG Binzstrasse 39, 8045 Zurich

✦ Tuesday, December 2, 2025 🕕 Time: 18:30 – 21:30 📍 Location: Vulkanstrasse 110C 8048 Zurich
🎁 About What’s Included +
1. 3-hour beginner-friendly workshop guided by certified instructors
2.Learn to handcraft three types of autumn wagashi using traditional methods
3. Special teachings by Sakura Terada, certified wagashi instructor from Tokyo
4. Matcha pairing session with Shane Kim, certified tea sommelier & master
5. Confectionery guidance by Nicole Kim, Japanese-inspired pastry artist
6. All recipes are vegan and gluten-free
All tools, materials, and ingredients provided