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Kagoshima Seicha and V Launch VRChat Tea-Brewing Experience for Young Audiences on Japan Tea Day
Kagoshima Seicha and tech firm V are developing a 3D asset for VRChat—a social VR platform—that teaches authentic Japanese tea preparation to younger users. Launching October 2026, the 'tea gimmick' guides users through the full brewing sequence: heating water with an alcohol lamp, cooling it to the correct temperature, steeping for 60 seconds, and pouring to the last drop. The experience includes bilingual instructions and will debut at a VRChat showcase event and the TOKYO…
Key points
- Kagoshima Seicha releasing VRChat tea-brewing 3D asset in October 2026 via official BOOTH shop
- Simulation covers entire tea preparation: water heating, cooling, 60-second steep, and complete pouring
- Bilingual (Japanese/English) instructions designed to reach overseas VRChat users
- Launch event planned on VRChat platform plus TOKYO AVATAR GATE marketplace display
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What they said
“Through 3D assets usable in virtual space, we deliver the appeal of Japanese tea.”
バーチャル空間で使える3Dアセットを通じて、日本茶の魅力を届けます。
“Designed based on authentic Japanese tea-brewing methods that Kagoshima Seicha, as a tea-leaf maker, holds dear.”
茶葉メーカーである鹿児島製茶が大切にしている日本茶本来の淹れ方を踏まえて設計
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