Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka will hold its 20th Ronnefeldt Tea Seminar titled "The Charm of African Tea That Captivated the UK" on April 16, 2026.
The seminar will feature Naoki Mori, a Tea Master Gold certified by Ronnefeldt, the prestigious German tea brand. This popular series introduces the appeal of fine tea to attendees. The upcoming session will focus on African tea, particularly from Kenya, the world's leading tea exporter.
African tea has emerged as one of the most notable tea-producing regions, standing alongside renowned areas like India and Sri Lanka. Cultivated at high altitudes and blessed with favorable climate conditions, African tea has earned high praise worldwide. Participants will enjoy tasting various African teas from regions including Kenya and Tanzania, each offering distinct characteristics.
Following the seminar, guests will move to the restaurant for a special original course featuring dishes prepared with Ronnefeldt tea. The menu includes marinated firefly squid and bonito served with a jelly made from Ronnefeldt's "Queen of Cherry" fruit-flavored tea.
Event Details
- Date: April 16, 2026 (Thursday)
- Time: Reception 11:30 AM / Seminar 12:00 PM / Meal 1:00 PM
- Venue: Seminar - 3F Banquet Hall, Meal - 2F Restaurant & Lounge Bar eu
- Price: ¥10,000 (general) / ¥9,500 (Health Club members, Miyako Plus Platinum members and above)
- Capacity: 30 guests
Course Menu
- Marinated firefly squid and bonito with Ronnefeldt "Queen of Cherry" jelly
- Vegetable cream soup
- Baked Spanish mackerel with Ronnefeldt "Chill Out With Herbs" flavored hollandaise sauce
- Beef tenderloin steak with bamboo shoot and fiddlehead fern fritters, served with Ronnefeldt "English Breakfast" salt
- Dessert
- Coffee or tea
About the Instructor
Naoki Mori, Ronnefeldt Tea Master Gold
After working for a restaurant planning company, Mori joined the Japanese distributor of Ronnefeldt tea. He became a Ronnefeldt-certified Tea Master in 2004. He specializes in tea training, menu development for hotels, restaurants, and cafes, and hosts tea seminars at various establishments throughout Japan.
About Ronnefeldt
Ronnefeldt was founded in 1823 by Johann Tobias Ronnefeldt in Germany. The brand has built a unique reputation through time-intensive, meticulous production methods. Known for exceptional quality and deep flavor, Ronnefeldt tea is beloved at prestigious hotels and by tea enthusiasts worldwide.
Reservation Information
Reservations open February 15, 2026 (Sunday) at 10:30 AM.
Contact: Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka, 2F Restaurant & Lounge Bar eu
- Restaurant Hours: 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM (L.O. 8:30 PM)
- Lounge Hours: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (L.O. 8:30 PM)
- Bar Hours: 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM (L.O. 10:30 PM, food L.O. 8:30 PM)
- Phone: 06-6773-1302 (available 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
Notes:
- Photos are for illustrative purposes
- Prices include the seminar (tea tasting), course meal, pairing tea, consumption tax, and service charge (10%)
- Discounts and benefits are not applicable for this special event
- Menu may change depending on ingredient availability
- Guests with food allergies should inform staff in advance
About Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka
Opened on October 3, 1985 on the Uemachi Plateau in Osaka, an area rich in historical and cultural heritage. The hotel is directly connected to Kintetsu's Osaka-Uehonmachi Station and offers airport limousine bus service. Located near famous landmarks, historic sites, and entertainment districts, it serves as an ideal base for exploring Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe. The hotel features 578 guest rooms, 7 restaurants and bars (including tenants), 24 banquet rooms, chapel and shrine-style wedding facilities, beauty salon, and boutiques.
Hotel Information:
- Name: Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka
- Address: 6-1-55 Uehonmachi, Tennoji-ku, Osaka 543-0001
- Phone: 06-6773-1111 (main) / Fax: 06-6773-3322 (main)
- Company: Kintetsu Miyako Hotels
- Opened: October 3, 1985
- Building: 21 floors above ground, 2 basement floors
- Rooms: 578 rooms
- Access: Directly connected to Kintetsu Osaka-Uehonmachi Station; approximately 5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line/Sennichimae Line Tanimachi 9-chome Station
