I learned about this gathering of black tea producers and enthusiasts by chance from my tea friend Marjolein from Ikedoki Tea. Tsushima is a fairly remote island, located closer to...

With the blessing of Master Sakamoto, I have taken the liberty of translating his speech about the current state of Japanese tea agriculture.       "Hello ev...

Yabukita: The Emperor of Japanese Tea Cultivars   Japan and its teas are renowned for their precision, quality, and tradition. One of the most important and commonly encount...

Shincha: Fresh tea from the first spring harvest. Ideal for a refreshing spring drink. Tastes best within 3 months of harvest. Ironically, later-harvested shincha can be of h...

Gyokuro, also known as jade dew, is the rarest of Japanese teas. Even in Japan, where tea is traditionally a part of life, Gyokuro is regarded with almost religious reverence and ...

Our youtube channel dedicated to japanase green tea. Especially gyokuro and matcha...

Anyone who is enchanted by the world of tea leaves will soon notice that more and more open bags of loose tea are gradually appearing in their homes. For a while the teas multiply ...