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Walk into an old tea shop in Kyoto and you'll find gyokuro, the shaded tea Japan treats as one of its finest, priced and packed with care. Look a little further along the shelf and there's often a quieter bag nearby. It's full of pale gr...

Pour a cup of plain genmaicha and it comes out thin, clear, and pale yellow-green, calm and unassuming in the cup. Pour a cup of matcha-iri genmaicha next to it, and the difference is obvious before you even taste it: a deeper, cloudier ...

Kaga Bōcha (加賀棒茶) is a roasted Japanese tea made almost entirely from tea stems rather than leaves. It comes from Kanazawa, in Ishikawa Prefecture. Dozens of local roasting houses there turn separated tea stems into a naturally sweet...

Kyobancha (京番茶), also sold as Iribancha, is Kyoto's own style of roasted green tea: large, unrolled leaves with an intensely smoky aroma, brewed into a surprisingly mellow, low-bitterness cup. It's made from the coarse, mature leaves ...

Bancha (番茶) is Japan's everyday green tea. It's an inexpensive, mild-tasting brew made from more mature leaves, picked later in the season than the tender young growth used for sencha or gyokuro. Many households in Japan keep it in the...

In Japan, green tea isn't just a drink, it's a whole experience. Called "ryokucha," it comes in many flavors, from bright and grassy to smooth and frothy. Curious about this unique world? Dive in and discover the different types, brewing...

Ochazuke is a beloved and time-honored Japanese culinary tradition, that exemplifies the art of simplicity and comfort in Japanese cuisine. This humble dish, whose name translates to "soaked in tea". Locals cherished it for its ability t...

Shizuoka cha is a brand name for the green tea produced in the Shizuoka prefecture. Yes, the Shizuoka prefecture also has the beautiful Mt. Fuji. Therefore, some of the plantations have great views. Japanese green tea is both tasty and h...

Have you tried a tea that combines high-quality green tea leaves with toasted brown rice? The combination of the two ingredients produces Genmai cha which is both refreshing and filling, making it an excellent choice at any time of day. ...

Gyokuro (玉露) is Japan's highest grade of shaded green tea. Farmers cover the plants for about 20 days before harvest, which raises umami-rich theanine and lowers bitter catechins. It contains roughly 2,650 mg of theanine per 100 g, abo...

In Japan, green tea isn't just a drink, it's a whole experience. Called "ryokucha," it comes in many flavors, from bright and grassy to smooth and frothy. Curious about this unique world? Dive in and discover the different types, brewing...

Matcha can taste deeply sweet and savory, or harsh and flat. Freshness, quality, and preparation decide which bowl you get, and most disappointing first experiences come down to one of those three. This guide explains how matcha is made,...

Have you tried a tea that combines high-quality green tea leaves with toasted brown rice? The combination of the two ingredients produces Genmai cha which is both refreshing and filling, making it an excellent choice at any time of day. ...

Ochazuke is a beloved and time-honored Japanese culinary tradition, that exemplifies the art of simplicity and comfort in Japanese cuisine. This humble dish, whose name translates to "soaked in tea". Locals cherished it for its ability t...

Finally, the kakigoori is coming to the terrace of the summer food festival! This time, we will feature the specialty of "Ise no Kuni" (central Mie PrefectureI), the summer tradition "Akafuku Gori" at the knee of Ise Jingu Shrine. Let's ...

Shizuoka cha is a brand name for the green tea produced in the Shizuoka prefecture. Yes, the Shizuoka prefecture also has the beautiful Mt. Fuji. Therefore, some of the plantations have great views. Japanese green tea is both tasty and h...

Gyokuro (玉露) is Japan's highest grade of shaded green tea. Farmers cover the plants for about 20 days before harvest, which raises umami-rich theanine and lowers bitter catechins. It contains roughly 2,650 mg of theanine per 100 g, abo...