Journey of Japanese Tea by Tea Master Yoshiaki Hiruma

🗓 November 3rd | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM  Monday

Address: ICHA TEA (Spadina Location)

235 Spadina Ave. ON, Toronto. M5T 2E2

We are thrilled to welcome Tea Master Yoshiaki Hiruma (比留間嘉章) from Japan for a short stay in Toronto. Invited by this year’s Japanese Tea Festival, Hiruma-sensei will also be hosting an exclusive tea-tasting workshop at ICHA TEA.

Join us for this rare opportunity to experience an authentic Japanese tea journey guided by one of Japan’s most respected tea masters.

During the session, you’ll experience a full tea course featuring teas that showcase different stages of Japanese tea processing, including:

• Sencha

• Half-fermented Sencha

• Japanese Oolong

• Wakocha (Japanese Black Tea)

All teas are grown and hand-crafted by Tea Master Hiruma on his own tea farm in Japan.

He will also share his expert insights on how to steep and enjoy tea at home — guiding you to appreciate tea on a deeper level.

Each participant will receive a special tea souvenir, personally selected by the Tea Master.

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About Tea Master Yoshiaki Hiruma

With over 48 years of experience in Japanese tea production, Yoshiaki Hiruma began his journey in 1977 alongside his father. Known as Japan’s “Extreme Tea Master,” he has dedicated his life to exploring the full potential of tea craftsmanship.

He has served as Chairman of the National Hand-Rolled Tea Promotion Association and is a seven-time recipient of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award, the highest honor for a tea master in Japan.

A certified Tea Master (10th Level) and holder of the prestigious title “Tea Saint,” Hiruma-sensei continues to inspire tea lovers around the world through his mastery and passion.