Take off your shoes at the entrance and step inside, as if visiting an acquaintance’s home.
“TEA ROOM UP FIELD” is a specialty shop where you can enjoy fine tea in a space that feels just like being invited into someone’s home. Even if you think, “I don’t know much about tea” or “A specialty shop seems intimidating,” there’s no need to worry. As soon as you step inside, you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere that naturally puts you at ease.
Here’s a look at TEA ROOM UP FIELD, where you can enjoy tea in a relaxed setting.
The information presented was current when this article was published in July 2026. Please note that it may differ from current information.
About the tea specialty shop TEA ROOM UP FIELD
TEA ROOM UP FIELD is a tea specialty shop in Mizue, Kurashiki City. It opened in 2010 in a quiet residential neighborhood close to AEON MALL Kurashiki.
We spoke with Nogami Reiko, the shop’s tea advisor.
It turns out that the surname “Nogami” inspired the shop’s name, “UP FIELD.” The shop opens at noon and closes on irregular days, so we recommend calling ahead before visiting.
A relaxing interior where you take off your shoes
A smiling welcome board greets you at the entrance.
The living-room-like space has four tables and two counter seats, with a home piano catching the eye.
The built-in bookshelf is lined with books about tea and sweets. You’re welcome to browse the books and play the piano.
In the aquarium beside the entrance, goldfish of all sizes swam gently back and forth.
A menu of tea and sweets
Here’s a look at the menu at TEA ROOM UP FIELD.
The menu describes the origin and flavor profile of each tea. If you’re unsure what to order, feel free to ask the staff. They’ll be happy to offer recommendations based on your preferences.
Tea is served in a teapot, with enough for about two cups.
As of July 2026, food items such as omurice have been discontinued, and the menu now focuses on tea and desserts.
If you’d like to order the British-style afternoon tea set, be sure to reserve at least three days in advance.
Enjoy fine tea and freshly baked scones
During our visit, we tried two kinds of tea and a scone plate.
Darjeeling First Flush
Darjeeling is considered one of the world’s three great teas. Of its three harvest seasons—spring, summer, and autumn—we tried the First Flush, the spring harvest.
The tea is a bright orange, with a slightly greenish hue around the edges. Its fresh, grassy aroma rises to the nose, followed by a subtle astringency. Though it’s black tea, this cup somehow brings green tea to mind.
Usually, guests pour their own tea into their cups. During our visit, Nogami showed us how to pour tea for the best flavor, demonstrating as she explained.
The key is to pour as if letting air flow into the tea.
Pouring from a height of about 20 cm draws in the surrounding air, which is said to bring out the tea’s aroma even more.
When we looked at the freshly brewed tea, we saw plenty of tiny bubbles floating on the surface.
Kandy
Next, we tried Kandy, a tea from Sri Lanka.
We gave it a try because it’s recommended for beginners. The reason: it’s smooth and easy to drink.
It has a mild flavor, with almost no astringency or acidity. It seems like a versatile choice that would pair well with both meals and sweets.
The teacups are also chosen to suit each tea. The cup used for the Ceylon tea is thick and rounded. Perhaps thanks to that, the tea felt smooth on the palate.
Homemade scones to choose from 11 varieties
With the scone plate, you can choose any three from 11 varieties.
The scones are made using the shop’s own recipe, perfected through repeated experimentation with the proportions of sugar, milk, butter, and vegetable powder. They are baked to order, so you can enjoy them piping hot and fresh from the oven.
Nogami describes the split that forms along the side as a “smiling child.” When you use a fork or something similar to open it up further, it really does look like a wide-open smile, giving it an indescribable charm.
They are still warm when you pick them up, with a crisp crust and a soft, crumbly inside. Add the accompanying jam or whipped cream, and you get a touch of tartness or a milky flavor, too. Each variety has a different flavor and texture, and I enjoyed the differences as I polished them off in no time.
At TEA ROOM UP FIELD, you can enjoy authentic black tea and sweets.
We spoke with tea advisor Nogami Reiko about how she discovered black tea and what led her to open the shop.
TEA ROOM UP FIELD data
| Name | TEA ROOM UP FIELD |
|---|---|
| Address | 178-18 Mizue, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 086-465-8817 |
| Parking | Available |
| Hours | 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Regular closing days | Irregular holidays *We recommend calling ahead before visiting. |
| Payment methods |
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| Reservations | Accepted Reservations accepted by phone |
| Seating | 18 seats; 2 counter seats and 4 tables |
| Smoking | Entirely non-smoking |
| Restroom | Western-style toilet |
| Child-friendly amenities | Children's chairs available |
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