If you are a wine fan, you are likely more interested in food and beverage pairings than most people.
From September through October, Kissho CAREN is offering an accommodation plan that includes a tea pairing of six local Shizuoka teas to be enjoyed in marriage with a French Kaiseki dinner.
For Japanese wine fans, discovering the essence of Shizuoka tea—which Japan presents with pride to the world—is surely worthwhile as well.
Here are the details.
About the "Harmony of Shizuoka Tea and French Kaiseki" Accommodation Plan
The "Harmony of Shizuoka Tea and French Kaiseki" accommodation plan is a unique pairing plan that serves gyokuro, sencha, oolong tea (blue tea), Japanese black tea, and matcha from Shizuoka Prefecture—Japan's top tea-producing region—paired with a French Kaiseki course that blends delicate Japanese cuisine.
During dinner featuring Japanese spiny lobster, splendid alfonsino (boasting Japan's highest catch volume), and seasonal local fish, guests can pair their meal with exquisite Shizuoka tea.
About the Menu
Here are the pairings scheduled to be served:
1. Appetizer × Shizuoka "Japanese Black Tea" New Summer Sparkling
Sparkling Japanese black tea with dried fruits of apple, cinnamon, and New Summer Orange
2. Sashimi × Low-Temperature Brewed Shizuoka "Gyokuro"
Gyokuro tea brewed slowly at a low temperature offers an elegant and rich umami flavor.
3. Fish Dish (Splendid Alfonsino) × Shizuoka "Sencha" & Lemon Myrtle
A refreshing palate of cold-brewed sencha combined with lemon myrtle
4. Fish Dish (Japanese Spiny Lobster) × Shizuoka "Blue Tea" Smoked with Cherry Wood Chips
The blue tea is smoked and extracted right before your eyes. Enjoy the smoky aroma of cherry wood chips.
5. Meat Dish × Lychee Black Tea
Low-astringency Japanese black tea from Makinohara, Shizuoka, enhanced with the elegant fragrance and mellow sweetness of lychee
6. Dessert × Shizuoka Matcha
Conclude your meal with bittersweet matcha and dessert.
A pairing of French cuisine with Shizuoka tea rather than alcohol.
If you are interested, why not check it out?
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