Whisking up a storm: Powdered tea from Nagasaki

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# Whisking Up a Storm: Powdered Teas from Nagasaki ​Curious about the **powdered tea boom** beyond matcha? Join us for a **2-hour workshop** at C\*SPACE Berlin, exploring the teas of **Nagasaki** with **Marjolein Raijmakers from [Ikedoki Tea](https://ikedokitea.com/)**[.](https://ikedokitea.com/) ## *​Taste the Tradition* ​We’ll begin by tasting **classic leaf teas** from Nagasaki: * ​**Kamairicha** – the main traditional tea of the region until the early 1970s * ​**Tamaryokucha** – the current standard in Nagasaki tea regions * ​**Wakōcha** – showcasing innovation in tea processing over the last 10–15 years ​These teas will give you a sense of the history, regional flavors, and craftsmanship behind Nagasaki teas. ## ​*Enter the World of Powdered Teas* ​Next, we dive into **high-grade powdered teas**. Beyond matcha, we’ll explore: * ​Matcha made in a **traditional tencha factory** * ​**Tamaryokucha powder** (funmatcha) * ​**Hōjicha powder** ​Nagasaki is not traditionally a matcha-producing region — its first tencha factory was only built in 2018. Through tasting and discussion, we’ll see how local tea producers are responding to **modern demand**, and how powdered teas are evolving from just a drink to a **food and flavor component**. ## *​Why Join?* ​Whether you’re already familiar with Japanese tea or just curious about the **powdered tea trend**, this workshop offers a hands-on, immersive experience: **tasting, whisking, and storytelling** to understand how tradition meets innovation. ## *​About the Host:* ​**Marjolein Raijmakers** has lived in Nagasaki for 2.5 years and, together with Yasuharu Matsumoto (Matsu), runs **Ikedoki Tea** — a project combining tea tourism, education, and tea sales. ​Their work focuses on: * ​Promoting **Nagasaki teas** and putting this somewhat hidden tea region on the map * ​Exploring different tea producers and **uncovering hidden tea gems** * ​Sharing a **peaceful world through Japanese tea**, while supporting tea farmers, producers, and local businesses ​More about Ikedoki Tea: [https://ikedokitea.com/](https://ikedokitea.com/) **Sign up here**: [https://luma.com/q6m90r2i](https://luma.com/q6m90r2i) Limited seats