Question
I’m planning to visit a traditional Japanese tea house and want to be polite. How do I say “Thank you for the tea” in Japanese after being served?
Japango Editor Team
お茶（おちゃ）をありがとうございます。
Ocha o arigatou gozaimasu.
Thank you for the tea.
It’s always a good idea to express gratitude when served tea, especially when visiting a traditional Japanese tea house where etiquette is very much appreciated. The word “ocha” means “tea.” You can use “arigatou gozaimasu” for “thank you” in formal situations.
If you want to show even more appreciation, you can say “美味（おい）しいお茶をありがとうございます – Oishii ocha o arigatou gozaimasu,” which means “Thank you for the delicious tea.” This phrase shows that you not only appreciated the tea itself but also the effort and craftsmanship involved in its preparation.
