Japanese Tea Report – October 2024
The traditional hand-rolling of tea, known as temomi seicha (手揉み製茶), was the primary way for producing Japanese tea before the introduction of […]
Tsukimi Senchado in Uji 2024
Manpukuji Temple in Uji City holds a special place in Japan’s Senchado tradition, as its founder, Ingen, is considered the pioneer of […]
Japanese Tea Master Course – 2024 October
Japanese Tea Master Course is a unique way to experience the true depth of Japanese tea. In 2024, we were delighted to […]
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 […]
78th National Tea Competition (第78回全国茶品評会) 2024
Held every year, National Japanese Tea Competition celebrates and honors the craftsmanship of Japanese tea. This year’s event took place in Shizuoka […]
Japanese Tea Report – September 2024
Interest in Japanese tea continues to grow abroad. In September, Shizuoka Prefecture announced an additional 10 million yen in funding to promote […]
Japanese Tea Report – August 2024
The end of summer is nearing and the heat should subside soon. This offers a break to look back on the tea […]
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 […]