Rakuzan

The air of Kagurazaka is often thick with the rich scent of hojicha (roasted green tea) as it roasts in a churning drum at the storefront of this tea shop. If you’ve ever fancied the idea of having your own matcha tea set, this is the place to start – there’s an ample selection of ceramic tea bowl chawan cups to choose from and bamboo whisks as used in traditional tea ceremonies. The shop assistants will explain all you need to know about different grades of tea to help you find one that best matches your preferred price point and how you intend to brew the tea. Before you take your tea home, why not sample some of the brews that the store has to offer? As you do, you can also read up on how long to boil and steep the different tea leaves.