Our Team Member’s New Project: “Chaberi-ba” – A Japanese Tea Circle for Mothers
On November 11, the very first gathering of a new community circle called “Chaberi-ba” was held in the quiet neighbourhood of Fushimi, […]
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Japanese Tea Festival in Malmö, Sweden
On a slightly cold Sunday afternoon in late November, a wonderful and unique event took place in Malmö, Sweden.After months of planning […]
Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine Tea Offering Ceremony
On October 25th, at Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine in Shiga, a very special tea offering ceremony took place. The area surrounding this stunning […]
Chakabuki at Prague Tea Fest 2025
Prague Tea Fest 2025 was a blast and we couldn’t wait to tell you all about it! This special and warm festival […]
Prague Tea Fest 2025
On the 22nd and 23rd of February, the third edition of Prague Tea Fest swept excited tea lovers off their feet! As […]
Unpacking the Matcha Shortage: An Insightful Look
By the time autumn 2024 rolled around, rumors of a significant “matcha shortage” began circulating globally. Since then, we have received numerous […]
New Publications on Japanese Tea
We have frequently discussed the challenge of finding Japanese tea publications in other languages. While we’ve reviewed a few in the past, […]
Eisai, Tea Seeds and the Oldest Zen Temple in Kyoto
Tea was introduced to Japan from China in the 9th century by two Buddhist monks, Kūkai and Saichō. However, it wasn’t until […]