Japanese Tea Report – February 2025
In a historic shift, Kagoshima Prefecture has overtaken Shizuoka as Japan’s leading tea producer, with a total production of 27,000 tons in […]
GJTea 6-Year Anniversary
In January, our association celebrated its 6th anniversary. To mark this special occasion, we hosted two online events on January 31st. Many […]
Coffee Fest Madrid, 2025
From the 15th to the 17th of February, coffee took over Madrid with an intense weekend fair packed with events, tastings, workshops, […]
Japanese Tea Report – January 2025
The global popularity of Japanese tea has been steadily increasing. Last year, Shizuoka’s tea exports rose by 17.5%. In addition to that, […]
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 […]
Dai Osaka Ochakai 2025
Dai Osaka Ochakai is a tea festival in Osaka, organized entirely by volunteer staff. Its sixth edition took place on 18th-19th January, […]
Kakizome with Matcha in Uji 2025
On New Year’s Day, one of our team members, Machi, participated in a “Calligraphy with Matcha Experience” at the Chazuna Museum in […]
Japanese Tea Report – December 2024
Recently, many tea-producing prefectures have been working to draw attention to their local teas. Mie Prefecture, the country’s third-largest tea producer, has […]