This tea shop and tasting bar is tucked away on the second floor of the renovated Uguisu Building, which used to be an after school tutoring centre for students. The space is outfitted with vintage furnishings and dim lights, making it look like a secret tea den.
A Drop offers a simple tasting menu for ¥2,000, where you can sample and learn about teas from different prefectures across Japan. You’ll get around six varieties to try as well as tips on brewing tea at home.
Teas on offer include green tea, black tea, hojicha (roasted green tea) and oolong sourced from tea farms in Hiroshima, Miyazaki, Shiga and Tokushima. If you like what you’re drinking, you can purchase bags of tea directly from the shop, along with teaware such as cups and small tea pots.
While walk-ins are possible, it’s best to reserve a spot in advance as there are just four counter seats at the bar.