DISCOVER THE WORLD OF CEREMONIAL MATCHA TEA
at our ITCRDC tea school,
at CHARYŪ [6872 rue St-Hubert]
Our world-class certified Japanese tea master instructors offer matcha tea training under the banner of the ITCRDC (Institute of Tea and Research & Development Center of Canada). The friendly 3-hour program is both informative and flavorful - for beginners and professionals alike. The content of the training will enable students to acquire above-average knowledge compared to professionals working in the field of matcha tea.
► A certificate of completion and recognition of knowledge will be awarded to you with the professional title: Matcha Tea Specialist.
PROGRAM
• ORIGIN, PRODUCTION & BENEFITS
Learn about the origin of Matcha, its benefits and much more. You will then have the opportunity to make matcha powder yourself by grinding Tencha tea leaves using a traditional stone mill and taste it.
• TASTING & ANALYSIS OF QUALITIES, TASTES AND AROMAS
The discovery & tasting part of the workshop will allow you to try as an evaluator 5 matchas (1 barista grade, 1 ceremonial grade, 3 grand cru ceremonial grade) from our exclusive imports. Through the tastings, you will discover the cultivars as well as the world of tastes and aromas of matcha; thus deconstructing the myth that matcha only tastes grassy, astringent and marine like those found on the general market.
• USE OF DIFFERENT QUALITIES OF MATCHA, FRESHNESS & STORAGE
This part of the program will allow you to better understand the strengths and weaknesses of each quality of matcha and their uses. In addition, the secrets that the tea industry does not reveal about the notions of freshness and storage of matcha will be unveiled to you.
• THE ART OF PREPARING & TASTING CEREMONIAL MATCHA
Finally, you can choose one of the ceremonial matchas tasted. Under our guidance, you will learn how to prepare and drink it ceremonially in Usucha style. A traditional Japanese pastry of the moment will also be served to accompany your matcha.
• QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
[ BEGINNER-PROFESSIONAL LEVEL ]
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Location: CHARYŪ by Thés Guru - 6872 rue St-Hubert, Montreal
Date: Saturday, August 15th 2026 [10:00 AM to 1:00 PM]
► IMPORTANT CLAUSES AND INFORMATION
1. Reservation required, limited seats.
2. Clearly identify the name of each person taking the training in the comments during payment or via email before the training date, so that we can issue the certificate in the correct name.
3. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance to settle in before the start of the training.
4. Get 10% off your tea and accessory purchases when you attend the workshop/training.
5. Cancellations made less than 5 days before the workshop will not be refunded or exchanged. You can always transfer/offer your ticket to another person.