Question
I’m planning to visit a traditional Japanese tea house and want to understand the proper way to express gratitude. How do I say “Thank you for the delicious tea” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
おいしいお茶（ちゃ）をありがとうございます。
Oishii ocha o arigatou gozaimasu.
Thank you for the delicious tea.
In Japan, expressing gratitude for a meal or drink is a polite custom. By saying “Oishii” (delicious), you show appreciation for the quality of the tea. “Ocha” means “tea,” and “Arigatou gozaimasu” is a formal and polite way to say “thank you.” This phrase can be adapted for other foods or drinks by replacing “ocha” with the relevant word, e.g., “sushi” for sushi or “sandoicchi” for sandwiches. Enjoy your tea experience with this useful expression!
