Tea Culture Archives - Global Japanese Tea Association

Kashiwa Mochi and Japan’s Children’s Day: Traditions, Carp Streamers, and More!

If you visit Japan in early May, you might come across a curious little sweet wrapped in a large green leaf, Kashiwa […]

Have you ever tried sakura mochi? If so, do you remember what it looked like? Did you know that there are […]

On New Year’s Day, one of our team members, Machi, participated in a “Calligraphy with Matcha Experience” at the Chazuna Museum in […]

We have frequently discussed the challenge of finding Japanese tea publications in other languages. While we’ve reviewed a few in the past, […]

Tea was introduced to Japan from China in the 9th century by two Buddhist monks, Kūkai and Saichō. However, it wasn’t until […]

We are delighted to share highlights from the Kyoto Wagashi Exhibition, held in early November 2024 at Yuuhisai Koudoukan and the historic […]

Last 28th July the tea community in London, UK, celebrated the third edition of Summer Tea Festival organised by London Tea Friends. This […]

Tetsubin – literally “iron pot” (鉄瓶), is a Japanese cast iron kettle used for boiling water for tea. Their very first appearance […]