By Misato T. From Field to Cup: How Green Tea Became Japan’s Signature Tea The production of black tea and oolong tea in Japan is...
About Japanese Tea
By Misato T. Wazuka Town is a place rich in history and holds deep interest for many Japanese people. Located close to the historical...
By Misato T. d:matcha’s store and tea fields are located around the Hakusan Shrine. In a sense, d:matcha conducts its business right under the protection...
By Misato T. The Spread of Tea to the World The tea plant (Camellia sinensis) is believed to have originated in the mountainous regions of...
By Misato T. Tea was first brought to Japan during the Heian period, in the era of the Kentōshi (Japanese envoys to Tang China). In...
Type of tea: 玉露「Gyokuro」 Cultivated variety (cultivar): ごこう「Gokou」 Shading period: 26 days Gyokuro is an exquisite tea known as the "King of Japanese Green...