Cafe • 476ｰ2 Kunowaki, Kawanehon, Haibara District, Shizuoka 428-0315, Japan
Located in Kawanehon-cho, Haibara-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, amidst the lush mountains woven by the clear stream of the Oi River, lies the "En Cafe Kawane Tea Workshop." At first glance, it looks like an ordinary house, but it's actually a unique space where you can fully enjoy the charm of Kawane tea.
The highlight of this cafe is the workshop where you can deeply understand and enjoy Kawane tea. Using the finest local tea leaves, it carefully teaches you the changes in taste based on extraction temperature and tips for making great tea. The experience of tasting the differences in the tea you brew while holding a thermometer is truly an eye-opening revelation.
After the workshop, enjoy the stunning view spread from the cafe's clothes drying area. Watching the distant Oigawa Railway train pass by while immersing yourself in the deep flavor of Kawane tea provides a special time. The set of yokan wrapped in a tea caddie and konpeito goes perfectly with the tea.
The last course is surprisingly made from tea leaves. Tossed with a ponzu sauce, this exquisite dish lets you enjoy the high-quality taste of the tea leaves until the very end.
It's recommended to stop by after visiting the Sagara Suspension Bridge. You can experience Kawane's nature, culture, and proudly produced Kawane tea with all five senses at this En Cafe and create special memories.
Why not spend a blissful moment at this hidden cafe, soaking up the allure of Kawane?