Spotlight on Ise Shima's Pearls & Tea
 Mr Nagai during the presentation about Ise green tea. |
Ms Maiko Makito from Pearl Falco and Mr Issei Nagai from Ise Ujien held a talk entitled ‘Spotlight on Ise Shima’s Pearls & Tea’ at Japan Creative Centre (JCC) on 18 November 2023. Mr Nagai, a tea master with over 30 years of experience, introduced the types of Japanese tea and the best way to enjoy each type, including Kabuse Cha and Fukamushi Cha. Participants had the chance to sample the different varieties of Ise green tea, together with sweets from Ise Shima.
Ms Makito introduced the different cultured pearls and characteristics, misconceptions and tips on caring for peals, as well as the birthplace of cultured pearls Ise Shima, while showing numerous samples. The session ended on an exciting note, with participants enthusiastically guessing which pearl has the highest value. |
 Mr Nagai preparing different varieties of Ise green tea. |
 Mrs Nagai preparing matcha. |
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 Ms Makito during the presentation about pearls. |
 During the quiz. |
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Japan Creative Centre 4 Nassim Road, Singapore 258372 +65 6737 0434 / jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp http://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/JCC Nearest parking at Orchard Hotel & Delphi Orchard |
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