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 Prefecture, located West of...
Professional's Guide to Japanese Tea
Okayama Prefecture's Treasured Bancha - Mimasaka Bancha Crafting
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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 are...
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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 footprints made beautiful imprints.  ...
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Tea Farm Mitocha: Preserving A Historical Folk Tea
Today, we share with you our interview with Yuki Kayashita, a young and creative tea farmer based in a village in Yamazoe, Nara prefecture. Over the span of 10 years...
