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 […]
Tag: japan
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 […]
Tea Blending in Japan
In the world of Japanese tea, after the main processing and the acquisition of what is known as “aracha” (crude tea), the […]
London Tea Friends Summer Tea Festival 2024
Last 28th July the tea community in London, UK, celebrated the third edition of Summer Tea Festival organised by London Tea Friends. This […]
Tea Plant Propagation in Japan
When a new tea field is planted, how is it done? The most natural way to propagate a tea plant is […]
Tetsubin 鉄瓶
Tetsubin – literally “iron pot” (鉄瓶), is a Japanese cast iron kettle used for boiling water for tea. Their very first appearance […]
“Encuentro en Kioto”: Tea Tasting Event in Argentina
On 16th May tea expert Mirna from Keep Calm and Drink Tea hosted “Encuentro en Kioto”, a workshop on teas from Kyoto at the […]