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, […]
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 […]
The Second Edition of Japanese Tea: A Comprehensive Guide
We are delighted to share that our president, Simona Suzuki, released the Second Edition of her book Japanese Tea: A Comprehensive Guide […]
Vienna Tea Festival 2025
At the beginning of October, the Vienna Tea Festival successfully celebrated its second edition! Held in a stunning new venue, the festival […]
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 […]
Japanese Tea Report – October 2025
The ongoing global matcha boom continues to pose both opportunities and challenges for the Japanese tea industry. This year, many tea farmers […]
World O-CHA Festival 2025
On October 24th and 25th, our team members Machi and Anna attended the World O-CHA Festival held in Shizuoka, Japan. This international […]
Tea in Japanese Language: Ocha wo Nigosu
The Playful Side of Japanese Idioms with 茶 Even if you do not speak Japanese, chances are you already know at least […]