Vegan and Gluten Free Japanese Sweets Class: Summer Menu

Discover how to create traditional Japanese Wagashi and whisk powdered green tea at this fun Japanese desserts class in St Ives! These spring desserts are perfect if you're looking for vegan and gluten-free recipes.Traditional Japanese sweets, known as Wagashi (literally Japanese confections), capture the essence of the four seasons. They are an artistic Japanese confectionery made by copying seasonal features. Wagashi is often served at tea ceremonies, but it also makes for a great sweet that can be consumed at any time of the day.Wagashi can be categorized into three different types, such as Nama Gashi (fresh sweets), Han Nama Gashi (semi-baked sweets), and Higashi (dry sweets). In this class, your teacher will show you how to create the Nama Gashi – fresh sweets. They are the most well-known for their beautiful presentation and delicate taste. They are perfect for the gluten or vegan diet as they are made from rice flour, kuzu starch, beans, Japanese agar agar and sugar.Class outline:

• Learn how to make key ingredients, such as bean paste. (Demonstration only)
• Create three types of spring wagashi.
• Learn how to prepare, make, and drink matcha green tea during a Japanese tea ceremony.

Over the course of the two-hour, hands-on class, which is perfect for beginners and children over 10 years old, your teacher Sumi will guide you on how to prepare and make individual wagashi. This class is suitable for people who are Japanese sweets lovers and for gluten/vegan diets, follow a vegan lifestyle, or just have an interest in these desserts. To finish the class, you will participate in a relaxing Japanese tea ceremony.Please note:

• All ingredients will be gluten-free; however, the environment is not totally gluten-free.
• Wear a mask during a lesson.
• Two friendly dogs are on the premises, which will be kept outside during the lesson.

Cancellation policy:Please note if you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before, you will be subject to a 30% charge for the ingredients fee. To avoid the cancellation fee, please provide cancellation notice at least 24 hours prior to your booking.

• Three delicious Japanese wagashi sweets, such as "Hanabi - Firework, " "Himawari - Sunflower, " and "Suika - Water melon"
• Taste matcha green tea
• Great discussion with like-minded people
• Insight into Japanese culture
• Recipes for everything you make
• All tools and ingredients provided

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