TEA BLOG

Matcha and Iron: Science, Balance, and Benefits

Matcha has been part of Japanese tradition for centuries, valued not only for its antioxidants but also for the calm ritual of preparation and the clarity it brings. Recently questions have been ra...

Hojicha vs Matcha

Two Japanese classics Both hojicha and matcha are Japanese green teas - but they look, taste, and feel very different. Hojicha is roasted green tea. Made from leaves and stems, lightly roasted af...

Matcha Tea: What It Is, Benefits, and Recipes

Matcha is a finely ground powder made from shade-grown Japanese green tea leaves. Unlike regular tea, where the leaves are steeped and removed, with matcha you consume the whole leaf in powdered fo...

Matcha: Instagram trend: A Ritual Becoming a Lifestyle

Matcha has travelled a long way - from the quiet temples of Zen monks to becoming one of the most visible drinks of our time. What once was a meditative ritual in Japan is now a symbol of wellness,...

Japanese Tea Guideline

Japanese tea export to the whole world contains 6% which makes this tea very rare and limited. Many brands, in order to satisfy clients' demand, started to sell look-alike Japanese tea that in re...

Organic Tea Production

Organic Tea Production: Why It Matters Currently, the choice of organic products in various areas (cosmetics, food, drinks, etc.) has become a real trend. Organic Tea Production is an importan...

Japanese Tea History

Japanese tea first arrived from China over a thousand years ago, brought by Buddhist monks such as Saichō and Eisai. In its earliest form, powdered green tea - now known as Matcha - was consumed in...

Organic Japanese Matcha Microfarm

What Makes Organic Japanese Matcha Microfarm Unique Organic Japanese Matcha Microfarm teas are cultivated in two of Japan’s most iconic tea regions: Uji, Kyoto, the birthplace of Matcha, and Kagosh...

TOP-5 mistakes in tea brewing

Top-5 Tips for Better Tea Brewing A great cup of tea is never an accident -it’s the result of the right tea brewing steps. Even small details like water quality, leaf quantity, and timing can make ...