{"product_id":"shincha-workshop-and-tasting-by-tomoko-imade-dyen-july-25-2026","title":"Shincha Workshop and Tasting by Tomoko Imade Dyen (July 25, 2026)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShincha Workshop and Tasting with Tomoko Imade Dyen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eJoin this special workshop, all about shincha, which is Japan's most anticipated new season tea. TOIRO is excited to welcome back Tomoko Imade Dyen, a trained Japanese tea expert and culinary curator, for an immersive shincha tea experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIn this workshop, you will explore the fascinating world of shincha and Japanese green tea -  from its origins and cultural significance to how it is harvested, processed, and enjoyed. You'll have the opportunity to taste shincha served three different ways. The event also includes a special tea-inspired light tasting, featuring shincha rice and seasonal tea dishes, alongside a selection of teas available for purchase at the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe workshop will include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIntroduction to shincha and Japanese green tea - history, culture, and health benefits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTasting of shincha served three ways: cold brew, warm brew, and hand-picked hand-roasted warm brew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA tea-inspired light meal, featuring shincha rice mixed with tea leaves and steamed pickled tea leaves with ponzu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA pop-up shop featuring a curated selection of teas by Ocha World, available for purchase at the event\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSpace is limited to 10 participants per session. Tickets are final sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eAbout the Instructor: Tomoko Imade Dyen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomoko Imade Dyen is the founder of Ocha.world, a platform dedicated to sharing Japanese culture through tea. Based in Los Angeles and originally from Tokyo, she believes tea is more than a beverage—it is a doorway into Japan’s landscapes, craftsmanship, hospitality, and everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough tea tastings, cultural experiences, and ongoing study of the Japanese way of tea through the Southern California branch of the Omotesenke tradition, Tomoko helps people discover Japan one cup at a time. She regularly travels throughout Japan to learn directly from tea farmers and makers, bringing their stories to audiences in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer mission is simple: to inspire curiosity about Japan through the everyday act of sharing tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaturday, July 25, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Times:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSession 1: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM\u003cbr\u003eSession 2: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease arrive at least 5 - 10 minutes before the starting time as we plan to start the session right on time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace:\u003c\/strong\u003e TOIRO (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/TOIRO\/@34.0940723,-118.3443613,15z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x71f49698b5239392!8m2!3d34.0940723!4d-118.3443613\"\u003e1257 N La Brea Ave., West Hollywood 90038\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Street parking - should not be very hard to find on Saturday but we suggest you give yourself enough time to arrive. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$120\/ person\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\"\u003eWe are unable to offer refund or credit for cancellation with no exception.\u003c\/span\u003e You can transfer your reservation to another person, and in this case, please notify us the person’s name and contact information up to 48 hours prior to the event start time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TOIRO","offers":[{"title":"Session 1: 11:00 AM","offer_id":52453823185179,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Session 2: 2:00 PM","offer_id":52453823217947,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/2860\/files\/shincha.png?v=1783447121","url":"https:\/\/toirokitchen.com\/products\/shincha-workshop-and-tasting-by-tomoko-imade-dyen-july-25-2026","provider":"TOIRO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}