Question
I’m visiting a traditional Japanese tea house for the first time and I’m intrigued by the whole tea ceremony experience. I want to express my enjoyment and gratitude after the service. How can I say “Thank you for the wonderful tea” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
素晴らしいお茶をありがとうございました。
Subarashii ocha o arigatou gozaimashita.
Thank you for the wonderful tea.
This phrase is a polite and appreciative way to express your gratitude after enjoying the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Subarashii means “wonderful” or “splendid”; ocha refers to “tea”; and arigatou gozaimashita is the past tense of “thank you” which conveys a polite thankfulness.
This expression can be adapted for various experiences by changing the word “ocha” (tea) to something else, like “hon” (book) or “tabemono” (food). However, when in a traditional setting, using the exact phrase will leave a positive impression on the host.
