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Hojicha: Japan's Ultimate Comfort Tea

By Zach Mangan

What is Hojicha? Hojicha refers to a style of Japanese green tea that undergoes a secondary process of roasting. While many green teas undergo "hiire"...

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Super Easy, Super Delicious Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream in 5 steps

By Zach Mangan

We love green tea and we love sweets - and while we can't claim we love every dessert utilizing matcha, we absolutely, unabashedly love matcha...

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The Very Best Iced Matcha Latte

By Zach Mangan

With summer upon us, we wanted to share one of our favorite (and most asked about) hot weather drinks. While we agree high quality matcha,...

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Gyokuro: Japan's Most Treasured Tea Demystified

By Zach Mangan

Gyokuro is a style of green tea that is, identity wise, completely Japanese. Gyokuro is unique in that the leaves of the plant are unpruned...

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Tips & Advice

The Best Iced Green Tea You Will Ever Have

By Zach Mangan

As the hot weather approaches, we absolutely love cold brewing our green teas. Store bought iced tea is often full of sugar and preservatives and...

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Tea Guides

What is the best Shincha for you?

By Zach Mangan

2019 harvest has commenced and we are so excited to share some of our very first green teas with you. Each one of the shincha,...

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Tips & Advice

How To Buy Japanese Green Tea Like A Professional

By Zach Mangan

Buying tea is the first step in the pursuit of a perfect cup. Buying tea should be a fun, no pressure adventure. Thus, We have...

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Producer Interview : Shinya Yamaguchi

By Zach Mangan

“Soil quality is more important than the farmer’s technique” Shinya San’s intense passion and incredible attention to detail are legendary. Other producers refer to him...

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Genmaicha : America's favorite Japanese Tea

By Zach Mangan

Genmaicha A harmonious blend of Japanese green tea and brown rice Genmaicha or Brown Rice Tea is simply a blend of green tea, either bancha...

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