Wagashi are traditional Japanese confections originally created to accompany the tea ceremony.
Famous for their delicate shapes, they resemble small handcrafted jewels.
The word wa means harmony, but it also signifies Japan itself. Gashi or kashi is the classical term for sweets. Together, wagashi refers to the entire world of traditional Japanese confectionery.
Refined, delicate, and made with simple, plant-based ingredients.
The Wagashi Workshop, led by Master Makiko Wakita and lasting approximately one and a half hours, includes a brief history of wagashi, and an introduction to the tea ceremony.
Master Wakita will speak about the beauty, seasonality, and charm of wagashi.
You will explore the ingredients and recipes, follow step-by-step instructions, create three types of wagashi, and finally enjoy them with a bowl of matcha tea.
