Chadō: Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea
Preparing tea may seem like a simple act, yet in Japan it has evolved into a cultural practice shaped by centuries of […]
Read more
Japanese Tea Tools Explained: A Guide to Traditional Teaware
You have made your way into the world of Japanese tea. You can tell green tea from black tea, maybe you even […]
Read more
The Kyūsu: The Traditional Japanese Teapot Behind Every Great Cup of Tea
If you are interested in Japanese green tea, chances are you have already come across the iconic Japanese teapot known as the […]
Read more
The History of Japanese Black Tea – Wakoucha – Part 2
Japan’s Quest for Black Tea In 1874, Japanese authorities invited two Chinese tea experts to teach black tea processing techniques to Japanese […]
Read more
The History of Japanese Black Tea – Wakoucha – Part 1
It comes as no surprise to many that when you leaf through books on Japanese tea, you more often than not encounter […]
Read more
Pre-school Tea Event: Tea and Babies!
On July 8th, we had the pleasure of hosting a morning tea tasting event at Yamada Kodomo-en (Yamada pre-school) in Higashisonogi for […]
Read more
What is Tamaryoku Funmatcha?
What is Tamaryoku Funmatcha? Tamaryoku Funmatcha (玉緑・粉末茶) is our name for a new style of Japanese tea powder, made by finely grinding high-grade […]
Read more
Tea Journey in Nagasaki – A Custom Three-Day Journey into the Heart of Nagasaki Tea
There is no better way to discover Japanese tea than by experiencing it where it is grown. This week, we had the […]
Read more
Ikeda Chaen Visit Report: A Special Tea Experience in Higashisonogi
Ikeda Chaen Visit Report: A Special Tea Experience in Higashisonogi Learning how tea is refined and funmatcha is made We visited Ikeda […]
Read more
2026 Winter Europe Tour Summary
Nagasaki Tea Promotion Tour in Europe: Jan-March 2026 8 weeks & 7 countries As ambassadors for the Nagasaki tea region, we love […]
Read more