Tea Leaves Blog
Kyushu Tea Trip
This spring we'll be meeting with growers and exploring the teas of Kyushu, in southern Japan. Kyushu has a more tropical climate and the tea cultivars here tend to be...
Kyushu Tea Trip
This spring we'll be meeting with growers and exploring the teas of Kyushu, in southern Japan. Kyushu has a more tropical climate and the tea cultivars here tend to be...
Kurumi Mochi - Flavors of Iwate
During Oshogatsu (New Years) in Japan, there's a tradition of eating mochi cakes, and each region has it's own tradition. Today we'll talk about the tradition in Iwate, in northern Japan where snow...
Kurumi Mochi - Flavors of Iwate
During Oshogatsu (New Years) in Japan, there's a tradition of eating mochi cakes, and each region has it's own tradition. Today we'll talk about the tradition in Iwate, in northern Japan where snow...
Japanese Sencha: From Leaf to Cup
How is sencha made? The process of transforming delicate tea leaves into the vibrant, aromatic brew we savor is an intricate dance of tradition and innovation. Here's the fascinating journey of...
Japanese Sencha: From Leaf to Cup
How is sencha made? The process of transforming delicate tea leaves into the vibrant, aromatic brew we savor is an intricate dance of tradition and innovation. Here's the fascinating journey of...
Preserving Tradition, Cultivating Excellence: T...
In the heart of Uji, Kyoto, where matcha and the art of Japanese tea runs deep, Horii Shichimeien stands as a venerable institution with a legacy dating back to 1879....
Preserving Tradition, Cultivating Excellence: T...
In the heart of Uji, Kyoto, where matcha and the art of Japanese tea runs deep, Horii Shichimeien stands as a venerable institution with a legacy dating back to 1879....
Japanese Tea: A Guide to Varieties
Japanese tea culture has evolved over the centuries, producing a diverse array of teas with unique flavors, aromas, and cultural significance. While we look for rare and exceptional teas, including regional teas you...
Japanese Tea: A Guide to Varieties
Japanese tea culture has evolved over the centuries, producing a diverse array of teas with unique flavors, aromas, and cultural significance. While we look for rare and exceptional teas, including regional teas you...