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,...

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...

“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...

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...

Sencha refers to the largest category of Japanese green teas. At its core, sencha is tea leaves that have been harvested, steamed and then undergo...

I was recently asked by epicurious to come to their offices to speak about purchasing, preparing and enjoying matcha. I spend all day doing all...

Matcha, An Overview The popularity of matcha has been steadily rising during the last few years and today Matcha is the most consumed Japanese green...

A guide to understanding how water can help you improve the taste and aroma of your Japanese Tea   The perfect cup of tea requires...

A fleeting glimpse of Spring - the seasonal delight of Shincha Shincha (新茶) refers to the new first green tea harvested for the year (Shin...