Time for tea

Love tea and Japanese culture? This is the event for you (Get there before I eat all of the edamame...):

Come to a Tea Tasting at Essencha!
Sunday, Oct. 21st, 3:30-5:30

Ever wonder what it would be like to visit Japan? Here’s your chance – and you don’t even need a plane ticket!


Learn about the calming, rejuvenating, and anti-aging benefits of tea, as well as the different varieties of Japanese tea and its historical significance

Enjoy delicious Japanese snacks such as edamame, noodle dishes, onigiri, and sweets

Discover the difference between sencha and matcha while listening to the beautiful classical Japanese sounds of live koto music

This event takes place in the serene setting of Essencha Teahouse in Oakley, 3212 Madison Rd, 45209. $20 includes tea, food and live entertainment. Seating limited – please RSVP to tea@essencha.com or call 513.533.4832.

Proceeds benefit the World Music Festival on Oct. 27th at The Southgate House, www.worldmusicfest.org. Organized in benefit of the Global Center of Greater Cincinnati.