Berlin Tea Festival 2024
We were excited to return to the Berlin Tea Festival this year for its 5th edition, and we enjoyed every moment of […]
Isecha Promotion Conference in Mie 2024
Two of our founding team members, Yasuharu Matsumoto and Simona Suzuki, recently had the honor of delivering a keynote speech at the […]
Japanese Tea Report – November 2024
Many prefectures in Japan are actively promoting their local tea. Shiga Prefecture, for example, has launched a campaign encouraging visits to seven […]
National Japanese Tea Hand-Rolling Competition 2024
Tea production in Japan has largely concluded for the year, but November brings a special event – the National Japanese Tea Hand-Rolling […]
The 2024 Brussels Tea Festival: Taking the Pulse of the Belgian Tea Scene
At the heart of Brussel’s charming Ixelles, the iconic Art Deco Flagey Palace, overlooking two beautiful ponds, hosted the first edition of […]
Kyoto Wagashi Exhibition 2024
We are delighted to share highlights from the Kyoto Wagashi Exhibition, held in early November 2024 at Yuuhisai Koudoukan and the historic […]
Camellia Sinensis Assamica Plants in Japan
When we discuss Japanese tea, we typically refer to plants from the Camellia Sinensis Sinensis variety. However, last month, while exploring tea […]
Special Members Tea Gathering in Kyoto – 2024 September
Last month, our dear Tea Fellow and shifuku artist, Kyle Whittington, traveled to Kyoto for his Shifuku Exhibition at Kaikado, which opened […]