It's All About Tea — japanese tea

In our recent blog post, we talked about the history of the Japanese tea sage — Sen no Rikyu. Without a doubt, he had a significant effect on The Way of Tea in Japan, and his legacy continues to this day. Ultimately, there are three separate schools of Chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony) that follow his teachings to this day, though they differ slightly. These schools are referred to as "San Senke" — Three Sen Families. (Read more)

Sen no Rikyu (1522 – 1591) is known by everyone to have the most profound influence on chanoyu, the Japanese "Way of Tea". Also known as matcha tea ceremony. Rikyu took to tiny grass-hut tea houses for his tea practices and kept promoting the wabi-sabi style of tea ceremony that he and his tea master started. (Read more)

Ah, Sencha. Japan's most beloved tea. Found in nearly every household, every vending machine, and every convenience store in Japan. Chances are, you've had it too! As sencha is served in most Japanese restaurants and sushi bars. Often free of charge. Was it always this way? Nope. (Read more)

We couldn’t think of a better time to introduce this post to you. With the chilly weather outside, there’s nothing lovelier than the smell of roasted tea spreading throughout our lodgings. In a few simple steps, you can have your own roasted green tea — Hojicha at home, plus enjoy the wonderful scent of the tea. (Read more)

In Japan, gyokuro is synonymous with the best tea. It is the tea that is reserved for special occasions or for serving guests. While sencha is enjoyed daily at home or in numerous Japanese eateries, gyokuro is undoubtedly more prized. One thing is true — while almost everyone in Japan has tried sencha (even if only from vending machines), gyokuro is more of a tea for enthusiasts or connoisseurs. (Read more)