By MOOK Scenic Spots & Lifestyle Network Editorial Team
 

Although early autumn has just arrived, the weather shows no signs of cooling down. On such a day, nothing beats the enjoyment of a cool beer. Located near Yushima in Tokyo, a tearoom operated by the century-old hotel “Ryumeikan,” called “1899 OCHANOMIZU,” has launched a limited-time “Matcha Beer Garden.” This special event combines their own products with beer, infused with the spirit of tea, and offers six uniquely flavored beers for all-you-can-drink. Among them are three matcha beers. For beer lovers, this is a unique experience not to be missed.

Among the six free-flow beers, there are three varieties that blend the aroma of wheat with the subtle bitterness of matcha, available for unlimited enjoyment. They can be paired with various side dish sets featuring creative tea-inspired cuisine. These include golden fries with three classic tea flavors—matcha, sencha, and hojicha—matcha silken tofu salad, tea soba, meat slices braised in sencha and topped with rich matcha miso sauce, and pudding with matcha honey. Each dish showcases the charm of traditional Japanese teas. Before the hot weather completely fades, head to this century-old hotel and enjoy a uniquely flavored matcha beer to beat the heat.