Guided Japanese Tea Tasting at Suzuya Patisserie 3-27 & 3-28 Sweet Afternoon Sessions
Suzuya Patisserie
7365 S Buffalo Dr Suite 115, Las Vegas, NV 89113 (link)
📆 March 27th and March 28th
Door: 3:45pm
Session: 4pm - 6pm
Tickets:
Max 12 per session. Buy your ticket now!
$80 - Ticket purchase before March 25th
$125 - At the door
Event Description
Tea Specialist Per Oscar Brekell travels from Tokyo to Las Vegas to host an intimate afternoon of curated Japanese teas.
Originally from Sweden, Brekell is one of only a few foreigners with a Japanese Tea Instructor certificate.
He is an authority who has authored books on Japanese tea in multiple languages and hosted tea tastings and lectures in 15 different countries.
Brekell will present a tasting featuring a multitude of tea brewing techniques from simple to advanced and guide you through the haute world of single-origin Japanese green tea, sharing his personal journey throughout the tasting.
This event is for anyone curious about green tea in general, focusing on those who have discovered matcha and want to venture further into the myriad world of Japanese tea.
Tasting will include:
- Sencha brewing techniques
- Hojicha brewing techniques
- Japanese Green tea cultivar tasting
- Food Pairing (Suzuya Patisserie's Japanese pastries)
All attendees will have a chance to shop Senchaism Japanese loose leaf green teas & purchase a signed copy of Brekell’s book, A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Tea at a pop-up store.
About Per Oscar Brekell
Per Oscar Brekell is a certified Japanese Tea Specialist, tea consultant, author and founder of tea brand Senchaism.
Born in Sweden in 1985, Oscar developed an interest in Japanese tea during high school, something that grew into a passion that later led him to relocate to Japan.
Apart from being one of few foreigners certified as a Japanese Tea Instructor, Oscar is also the first non-Japanese to be awarded a diploma for making hand-rolled sencha.
After having completed an internship at the Tea Research Center in Shizuoka, he went on to work for organizations including the Japan Tea Export Council and Japan External Trade Organization, where he organized tea tours and tea classes.
Now based in Tokyo, Oscar has published several books on Japanese tea in multiple languages and presented his classes in 15 countries throughout the globe.
In 2018, he set up his own business and founded his tea brand, Senchaism.
With the focus on single-estate sencha, his aim is to find the most unique taste experiences Japanese tea has to offer.
About Oscar’s Book
Do you know the difference between a bancha and a hojicha? How to brew the perfect matcha? A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Tea: Selecting and Brewing the Perfect Cup of Sencha, Matcha, and Other Japanese Teas will help you.Japanese tea expert Oscar Brekell is one of the few foreigners to complete the difficult training in Japan as a tea instructor.Now, with this book, he shares the insights he's gleaned from a career dedicated to preparing this ancient beverage.The book includes: a visual guide to help you understand everything from how tea is picked and processed to the physical and mental health benefits that come from drinking it; a tour of Japan's main tea-growing regions; an introduction to top-grade premium and single-estate Japanese teas; a detailed guide to brewing Japanese teas; an in-depth look at traditional Japanese teapots and teacups; and a curated selection of teas suitable for home brewing and serving in various situations.
Autographs and Book SalesAttendees will be able to purchase copies of A Beginner's Guide to Green Tea at this event or bring books from home for a signing session following the talk.