Objavte tajomstvá japonských čajov Kabusecha pestovaných v tieni. Čajový odborník Jozef „Zajo“ Zajac vám priblíži, ako tienenie ovplyvňuje čajovníky aj chuť čaju.

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Kabusecha – The Distinctive Character of Shade-Grown Teas

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When and where did the practice of shading tea plants begin? Why were tea plants shaded in the past, and why are they shaded today? What happens inside a tea plant during shading? How and why does shading change the flavour of tea? And why does shade-grown tea have a different effect from tea grown without shading?

Join us for a tea tasting to explore the fascinating world of Japanese shade-grown teas.

We will taste three Kabusecha teas made from lesser-known cultivars and compare them with a classic Japanese Sencha. Discover just how much shade can change a tea – and how its influence comes through in the cup.

The tasting will be led by Jozef "Zajo" Zajac, whose engaging explanations and guided comparisons will reveal the historical background and flavour nuances of these teas. To round off the event, there will also be a little teaser for our next tasting.

Join us to discover Japanese tea from a different perspective – from its historical roots to the surprising differences you can taste in the cup.

• Venue: Čajový Dom, Povraznícka 2, Bratislava
• Date and time: 10 November 2026, at 5:30 pm
• Duration: Approximately 2 hours