Japanese Tea Report – July 2024
Japanese tea consumption has been sluggish for a while, and a number of tea farmers quitting tea production has been growing. Makinohara […] The post Japanese Tea Report – July 2024 appeared first on...
View ArticleJapanese Tea Conference in Kyoto 2024
It is not a secret that Japanese tea has been experiencing some challenges. However, this has also prompted to explore Japanese tea […] The post Japanese Tea Conference in Kyoto 2024 appeared first on...
View ArticleSpecial Members Tea Gathering in Kyoto – 2024 September
Our monthly Member Tea Gatherings are typically held online, but this time we are excited to host a Special Members Tea Gathering […] The post Special Members Tea Gathering in Kyoto – 2024 September...
View ArticleSummer Tea Drinks Ideas
As summer heat wave is still striking in Japan and in many other countries around the world, this month we are talking […] The post Summer Tea Drinks Ideas appeared first on Global Japanese Tea...
View ArticleLondon Tea Friends Summer Tea Festival 2024
Last 28th July the tea community in London, UK, celebrated the third edition of Summer Tea Festival organised by London Tea Friends. This […] The post London Tea Friends Summer Tea Festival 2024...
View ArticleJapanese Tea Report – August 2024
The end of summer is nearing and the heat should subside soon. This offers a break to look back on the tea […] The post Japanese Tea Report – August 2024 appeared first on Global Japanese Tea...
View ArticleJapanese Tea Report – September 2024
Interest in Japanese tea continues to grow abroad. In September, Shizuoka Prefecture announced an additional 10 million yen in funding to promote […] The post Japanese Tea Report – September 2024...
View Article78th National Tea Competition (第78回全国茶品評会) 2024
Held every year, National Japanese Tea Competition celebrates and honors the craftsmanship of Japanese tea. This year’s event took place in Shizuoka […] The post 78th National Tea Competition...
View ArticleTea Blending in Japan
In the world of Japanese tea, after the main processing and the acquisition of what is known as “aracha” (crude tea), the […] The post Tea Blending in Japan appeared first on Global Japanese Tea...
View ArticleJapanese Tea Master Course – 2024 October
Japanese Tea Master Course is a unique way to experience the true depth of Japanese tea. In 2024, we were delighted to […] The post Japanese Tea Master Course – 2024 October appeared first on Global...
View ArticleTsukimi Senchado in Uji 2024
Manpukuji Temple in Uji City holds a special place in Japan’s Senchado tradition, as its founder, Obaku, is considered the pioneer of […] The post Tsukimi Senchado in Uji 2024 appeared first on Global...
View ArticleJapanese Tea Report – October 2024
The traditional hand-rolling of tea, known as temomi seicha (手揉み製茶), was the primary way for producing Japanese tea before the introduction of […] The post Japanese Tea Report – October 2024 appeared...
View ArticleCamellia Sinensis Assamica Plants in Japan
When we discuss Japanese tea, we typically refer to plants from the Camellia Sinensis Sinensis variety. However, last month, while exploring tea […] The post Camellia Sinensis Assamica Plants in Japan...
View ArticleKyoto Wagashi Exhibition 2024
We are delighted to share highlights from the Kyoto Wagashi Exhibition, held in early November 2024 at Yuuhisai Koudoukan and the historic […] The post Kyoto Wagashi Exhibition 2024 appeared first on...
View ArticleThe 2024 Brussels Tea Festival: Taking the Pulse of the Belgian Tea Scene
At the heart of Brussel’s charming Ixelles, the iconic Art Deco Flagey Palace, overlooking two beautiful ponds, hosted the first edition of […] The post The 2024 Brussels Tea Festival: Taking the Pulse...
View ArticleNational Japanese Tea Hand-Rolling Competition 2024
Tea production in Japan has largely concluded for the year, but November brings a special event – the National Japanese Tea Hand-Rolling […] The post National Japanese Tea Hand-Rolling Competition 2024...
View ArticleJapanese Tea Report – November 2024
Many prefectures in Japan are actively promoting their local tea. Shiga Prefecture, for example, has launched a campaign encouraging visits to seven […] The post Japanese Tea Report – November 2024...
View ArticleIsecha Promotion Conference in Mie 2024
Two of our founding team members, Yasuharu Matsumoto and Simona Suzuki, recently had the honor of delivering a keynote speech at the […] The post Isecha Promotion Conference in Mie 2024 appeared first...
View ArticleBerlin Tea Festival 2024
We were excited to return to the Berlin Tea Festival this year for its 5th edition, and we enjoyed every moment of […] The post Berlin Tea Festival 2024 appeared first on Global Japanese Tea Association.
View ArticleEisai, Tea Seeds and the Oldest Zen Temple in Kyoto
Tea was introduced to Japan from China in the 9th century by two Buddhist monks, Kūkai and Saichō. However, it wasn’t until […] The post Eisai, Tea Seeds and the Oldest Zen Temple in Kyoto appeared...
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