Make Your Own Miso: Handmade Miso Workshop & Three-Miso Tasting Experience

Learn to make 1.5 kg of traditional Japanese miso from scratch, enjoy a rare three-miso tasting & discover authentic fermentation techniques Make Traditional Japanese Miso from Scratch Hands-On Miso Workshop & Rare Miso Tasting Experience Learn the art of traditional Japanese miso making in a welcoming, small-group workshop. Using only soybeans, rice koji, salt, and water, you'll create approximately 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) of additive-free miso to take home and naturally ferment for five months or longer. This isn't just a cooking class—it's a chance to experience one of Japan's oldest fermentation traditions. Along the way, you'll taste several handcrafted misos, learn why traditional methods matter, and discover the techniques used by Japanese miso makers that have been passed down for generations. Whether you're completely new to fermentation or already love Japanese cooking, you'll leave with a deeper appreciation for miso and the confidence to make it again at home. WHAT YOU 'LL EXPERIENCE: 🫘 Make Your Own Traditional Miso Prepare approximately 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) of homemade miso using only: • Soybeans • Rice Koji • Sea Salt • Water You'll mix everything by hand, pack your miso correctly for fermentation, and take it home to age naturally for five months or longer. RARE HOMEMADE MISO TASTING Taste up to three different handcrafted misos and discover how different beans and aging periods create unique flavors. You'll enjoy the tasting with: • Pre-made miso soup • Fresh vegetable sticks Depending on availability, tastings may include: • Yellow Soybean Miso • Red Soybean Miso made with rare Japanese soybeans • Chickpea Miso OR red bean (azuki) miso You may even have the opportunity to compare different aging periods to experience how flavor develops over time. 👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly: No knives or stovetop cooking are involved, making this a great hands-on experience for families with children (parent/guardian participation required). 🌱 Vegan-Friendly (upon request): The miso-making portion is naturally vegan. A vegan tasting option with kombu & shiitake dashi is available with advance notice. CLASS POLICIES To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, please review the following class policies BEFORE BOOKING: - Minimum Enrollment: Classes require at least 6 participants. If a class doesn’t meet the minimum, it will be canceled 48 hours before the start time and a full refund will be issued. - Allergies: Ingredients may vary; please confirm allergies before booking. CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICIES Cancellations made 7 days or more before the class: A refund of the ticket price will be issued. Please note that Eventbrite fees and service fees may be non-refundable, as these fees are charged and retained by Eventbrite. Cancellations made less than 7 days before the class and No-Shows: Unfortunately, refunds cannot be provided because we purchase ingredients and prepare materials based on the number of registered attendees.