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Japanese Teas in the Szentendre Japanese Garden – Contemplative Tea Tasting and Presentation

Introductory Japanese tea tasting and a short guided meditation in the teahouse of the Japanese Garden in Szentendre. During the program, we will get acquainted with teas from several small Japanese producers, including sencha, genmaicha, hojicha, and matcha.
A maximum of 6 people can participate in one session.

You can find the detailed program, on-site information, and further details below.

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Japanese Teas in the Szentendre Japanese Garden

Introductory Tea Tasting and Silent Mindfulness Practice

On August 29, 2026, we invite you to a 50-minute journey into the world of Japanese teas at a special location, the teahouse built in the Szentendre Japanese Garden.

A maximum of 6 people can participate in one session of this special event.

We will explore the origins of Japanese tea, its most important growing regions and types, while tasting several teas of different characters together.

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