What is Shincha? The harvest for the 2026 shincha season has come to an end! For tea enthusiasts, the shincha season is a thrilling time—the...
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I found a fascinating article in Sa-ron (April 2026 issue, No. 98), the bulletin of the Japan Tea Instructor Association, and would like to quote and...
Not all green tea powders are matcha! In the world of Japanese tea, the term "matcha" is often used loosely to describe any green tea...
The quality of tencha (the raw tea leaves used to make matcha) is mainly evaluated based on the following inspection criteria: Appearance The color and...
This article is written by Seiya H. During our d:matcha tours, we offer tastings of different types of sencha, as well as demonstrations...
In Wazuka, tea can be harvested three times in a year. The tea plant is a perennial evergreen tree. Under suitable climatic conditions, it continuously...
