Japanese Tea Tasting | Arts District, Downtown Los Angeles

The Good Liver invites you to a Japanese tea tasting in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles, hosted by Mimi Kim, a certified Japanese Tea Advisor through the Japanese Tea Instructor Association. Having completed the Association’s instructor course with distinction, Mimi brings her knowledge and expertise to this curated tasting experience.

Explore the depth and character of Japanese tea through a selection of five teas, featuring varieties such as sencha, matcha, gyokuro, and hojicha. Each tea offers an opportunity to discover its distinct aroma, flavor, and character. Sourced from respected Japanese tea farms, the selection may vary from session to session, making each tasting a unique experience.

Whether you are new to Japanese tea or looking to deepen your appreciation, this tasting offers an opportunity to explore its nuances with expert guidance.

Tea Menu
*The menu below is an example and is subject to change without notice.

Tea #1
Sencha - Shizu 7132
Location: Shimizu, Shizuoka Taste Profile: Cherry Blossom, Sugari Nectar, Clean Finish
A single-origin sencha from Shizuoka, Shizu 7132 is known for its pronounced cherry blossom aroma and natural sweetness. Smooth and layered, it finishes crisp and refreshing, highlighting the distinctive character of sencha.

Tea #2
Gyokuro - Kiwamecha
Location: Uji, Kyoto Taste Profile: Bold Umami, Sweet, Fruity
Kiwamecha is produced using the traditional Honzu method, in which tea plants are shaded with rice straw mats rather than conventional synthetic nets. This labor-intensive process enhances the tea’s umami and aroma while reducing bitterness. This gyokuro is carefully hand-picked and made exclusively from the Ujihikari cultivar.

Tea #3
Matcha - Hika
Location: Mikawa, Aichi Taste Profile: Seaweed, Milk Chocolate, Roasted Almond
Made from tea leaves grown in Mikawa, Aichi, this matcha is processed in traditional local tencha kilns and roasted slightly more deeply to develop “hika,” a rich, nutty roasted aroma.

Tea #4
Asamiya Genmaicha
Location: Asamiya, Shiga Taste Profile: Puffed Rice, Gentle Sweetness, Roasted Grain
This premium genmaicha combines first-flush sencha with roasted brown rice, balancing fresh tea notes with a warm, toasty character. Smooth and easy to drink, it finishes clean with a gentle sweetness.

Tea #5
Ujichashi Hojicha
Location: Uji, Kyoto Taste Profile: Rich, Toasted Hazelnut, Sugary Aroma
A welcoming introduction to roasted green tea, this hojicha offers rich, toasted notes and a sweet aroma reminiscent of traditional Kyoto tea houses.

This tasting will last approximately 90 minutes and will take place in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles.

Cancellation Policy
Reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable. One-time rescheduling is permitted with at least 72 hours’ notice before the scheduled event. No-shows and late arrivals are not eligible for refunds, credits, or rescheduling. The tasting may be canceled if there are insufficient participants. In that case, all reservations will be fully refunded.

*Guests will also receive 10% off all in-store tea purchases made on the day of the session. Exclusions may apply.