History of Hojicha, One of Japan's Favorite Teas
Today, we touch on the history of hojicha, which in comparison to the other Japanese teas out there, is relatively new. Hojicha making started in the 1920’s, during Japan’s early...
All About Japanese Tea Culture
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Chabana - The Flowers of Tea Plants
Today, let’s talk about tea flowers! That is, not the general seasonal tea flowers that one may arrange for a Japanese tea ceremony, but tea flowers that actually bloom on the...
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What is shincha and why is it so special?
With the welcoming of spring, we are hearing more and more exciting news of shincha as tea farmers complete their first spring harvest, it is really a golden time during...
