While Japan is a small country, roughly twenty-two of its forty-seven prefectures produce tea of some kind. Japan is home to a variety of microclimates...

Sencha refers to the largest category of green teas produced in Japan. Most simply, sencha is made from tea leaves that have been harvested, steamed,...

You may have noticed that at Kettl we do not title our Matcha as being “ceremonial”. This is a contested decision - and from a...

With the New Year upon us, consideration of our daily practice is at the forefront of many of our minds. The New Year brings a...

Launching our Matcha Mill Club has been one of the most interesting and rewarding experiences since I started Kettl back in 2014. Each month the Matcha...

James Kent, Crown Shy - Chef Series #2 When James Kent was 14 years old, Chef David Bouley moved into his Greenwich Village building. As...

Nozomu Abe, Sushi Noz - Chef Series #1 Born in Hokkaido, Japan, Chef Noz was from a very young age inspired by the fresh fish...

A guide to understanding the Japanese tradition of Kyusu making I receive several emails a week from customers asking about Japanese tea pots. I thought...

Here in both NYC and Fukuoka, We are experiencing some of the hottest days of the year. With that in mind, We wanted to share...