Japanese Tea Report – August 2026
Japan’s tea industry continues to experience a striking contrast: prices are increasing, exports are booming, and Japanese tea is enjoying unprecedented popularity […]
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Japanese Tea Report – July 2026
The first major development for the month of July is the registration of Japanese Tea under Japan’s Geographical Indication (GI) Protection System […]
Japanese Tea Report – June 2026
As global demand for Japanese tea continues to rise, the industry is strengthening efforts to protect and preserve its heritage. The Japan […]
Japanese Tea Report – May 2026
This year, Japan’s tea industry is once again seeing prices reshaped by the global appetite for matcha and the rising costs of […]
Japanese Tea Report – April 2026
First tea harvests are underway across Japan, with spring picks reported positvely, supported by favorable weather and strong expectations for quality. In […]
Japanese Tea Report – March 2026
The first harvest of new tea leaves took place on March 17th at Fukujuen Tea Learning Park in Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture. […]
Japanese Tea Report – February 2026
In February at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto, the annual Plum Blossom Festival honoured Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning, amid […]
Japanese Tea Report – January 2026
Kirin Beverage announced that it will relaunch its green tea drink Kirin Namacha on March 10, featuring an enhanced manufacturing process to […]