Japanese Tea Report – May 2026
Deep into the spring harvest season, May was filled with tea-related events across Japan enjoying the freshness of the year’s new tea. […]
Tag: japanese traditions
Kyōyaki 京焼
Kyōyaki 京焼 is a broad term for pottery produced in Kyoto, while Kiyomizuyaki originally referred specifically to wares made in the Gojōzaka […]
Senchadō Event in Madrid
Last March 21st, a Senchadō event took place in Madrid, Spain. Our friend Utako Nakamori of Wagashi Utatane hosted Japanese Tea Advisor […]
Suzuyaki Reborn: Tradition Rising Again After Disaster
Suzuyaki (珠洲焼) is a traditional pottery style from the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture. In January 2024, the area was struck by […]
Japanese Tea Report – January 2026
Kirin Beverage announced that it will relaunch its green tea drink Kirin Nama-cha on March 10, featuring an enhanced manufacturing process to […]
Rakuyaki 楽焼
Chawan, tea bowls traditionally used for matcha, come in many styles by incredible artists. Among them, the most emblematic is probably Raku […]
Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine Tea Offering Ceremony
On October 25th, at Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine in Shiga, a very special tea offering ceremony took place. The area surrounding this stunning […]
Unpacking the Matcha Shortage: An Insightful Look
By the time autumn 2024 rolled around, rumors of a significant “matcha shortage” began circulating globally. Since then, we have received numerous […]