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 […]
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 […]
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 […]