Professional's Guide to Japanese Tea
How are teas evaluated at Japan's tea competitions?
While there are many awards for teas (as well as more generic awards for food) held worldwide as well as in Japan, when we refer to "tea competitio...
The Chemistry Behind Tea Flavor
This blog post was written by guest Jimmy Burridge, PhD in Plant Science and tea aficionado, with a burgeoning interest in the intersection of tea ...
Lateral buds on tea leaves
While the plant prioritizes the apex bud, the new leaf that grows out of the tip of a branch of leaves, the plant also produces lateral buds, or ne...
Okayama Prefecture's Treasured Bancha - Mimasaka Bancha Crafting
When you think of Okayama Prefecture, what tea comes to mind?
For those of you who answered mimasaka bancha, you are right on point! While Okayama...
Link between Water Hardness and the Taste of Tea
Have you ever had the experience that the Japanese tea you made at home tastes different from the product description or people's reviews although ...
Bamboo and the Art of Chasen Making
Today, I would like to talk about chasen (茶筅), the indispensable and quintessential tea whisk that is used to make matcha, particularly focusing on...
From Tea to Sea: Forests, Nutrient Dynamics and Tea Farming
From Tea to Sea: Forests, Nutrient Dynamics and Tea FarmingWritten by Jimmy Burridge
Featured image: Chagusaba tea farming at the Kaneroku Matsumot...
All About Shading in Japanese Tea Cultivation
Hello! Genki desuka (How are you doing)?
Today, I would like to delve into the topic of shading and shaded teas. If you enjoy drinking gyokuro, ka...
Kancha, A Rare Japanese Tea Harvested in the Winter Time
A warm hello to you! I hope this blogpost finds you healthy and well as we welcome the winter solstice today and approach the end of year.
If you ...
Yancha: Interview with Yancy Lever an American Tea Farmer
Today, we share with you our interview with Yancy Lever, an American tea farmer who is residing in Otoyo Village, Kochi Prefecture. Yancy is relati...
Regional Japanese Onomatopeia Teas
The clouds are white and fluffy (Japanese: fuwafuwa) today.
The sand at the beach was so smooth (Japanese: sarasara) that the wind and our fo...
Befriending Japanese Tea Cultivars
When you go to drink your Japanese tea, have you thought about the type of tea cultivar(s) that your tea is coming from? Perhaps, one may associat...
