SABI Gion

October Courses

The tea confectionery kaiseki at SABI Gion is rooted in the traditions of Japanese confectionery, reimagined through a contemporary sensibility and the spirit of wakon-yosai—Japanese spirit expressed through Western ideas and influences.
While preserving traditional techniques, it incorporates Western ingredients and perspectives, creating a course in which the classical and the contemporary quietly resonate.

1　Burnet bloodwort

A small crimson flower
quietly standing in the field.

Red shiso, Raspberry, Chocolate

2　Geese on the Northern Wind

Wild geese drift across the sky,
while a quiet clarity fills the air.

Pumpkin, Coffee, Star anise

3　Autumn-clad Hills

The hills deepen in color,
while the harvest gleams below.

Fig, Honey mustard, Cassis, Walnut

4　Harvest Veil

Dressed in the season’s glow,
the harvest completes the autumn.

Tanba chestnut, Brown butter, Grape, Vanilla

5　Eventide

Draped in the mountain’s hues,
autumn’s curtain deepens.

Seasonal Daifuku.

1　Gyokuro・Tokiwa

A smooth, well-rounded flavor
crafted from a delicate tea blend,
cold-brewed to bring out its rich umami.

Rishōen Blend: Uji Gokō & Wazuka Uji Hikari Gyokuro

2　Phantom Light

A phantom glow shimmers
across the fading waters.

Hojicha, Allspice, Fennel

3　Crisp Autumn

Like a cool clarity
moving through the morning trees.

Sencha, Chamomile, Pear
KI no Tea GIN(absent in mocktail)

4　Velvet Allure

A lingering sweetness
in crimson drops.

Japanese black tea, Grape,
CinnamonSuntory Brandy X.O. Deluxe(absent in mocktail)

5　Wabinoshiro Matcha

The quiet craft of stone-milled matcha,
revealed in a moment of stillness.

Tea from Ryuoen, chosen by Master Sokuchusai,
13th generation head of the Omote-senke school.