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Was the First Tea Drunk in Japan Actually Matcha?!
When tea was first introduced from China to Japan, the very first style enjoyed by the Japanese was actually matcha! Among the many varieties of Japanese green tea, matcha is...
Was the First Tea Drunk in Japan Actually Matcha?!
When tea was first introduced from China to Japan, the very first style enjoyed by the Japanese was actually matcha! Among the many varieties of Japanese green tea, matcha is...
An Easy Trick for Smooth, Bitter-Free Matcha at...
While traditional Japanese tea ceremony (Chanoyu) is known for its formal rules, today I’d like to share a slightly unique and practical way to prepare matcha. Instead of pouring hot...
An Easy Trick for Smooth, Bitter-Free Matcha at...
While traditional Japanese tea ceremony (Chanoyu) is known for its formal rules, today I’d like to share a slightly unique and practical way to prepare matcha. Instead of pouring hot...
A Guide to a Formal Japanese Tea Ceremony (Chakai)
In a formal Japanese tea ceremony, the host thoughtfully arranges every detail, from selecting the date and time to assigning the seating order for each guest. The host welcomes the...
A Guide to a Formal Japanese Tea Ceremony (Chakai)
In a formal Japanese tea ceremony, the host thoughtfully arranges every detail, from selecting the date and time to assigning the seating order for each guest. The host welcomes the...
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto
In 1878, a ritual began at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto to offer tea to a deity affectionately known as "Ken-chan." Since then, this annual event has spread to shrines...
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto
In 1878, a ritual began at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto to offer tea to a deity affectionately known as "Ken-chan." Since then, this annual event has spread to shrines...
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto
In 1878, a ritual began at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto to offer tea to a deity affectionately known as "Ken-chan." Since then, this annual event has spread to shrines...
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto
In 1878, a ritual began at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto to offer tea to a deity affectionately known as "Ken-chan." Since then, this annual event has spread to shrines...
From Power to Refinement: The Story of Japanese...
By the 1600s, people were not only hosting tea ceremonies, but also researching tea utensils. A samurai in present-day Shimane Prefecture had tea utensils made to his own designs and...
From Power to Refinement: The Story of Japanese...
By the 1600s, people were not only hosting tea ceremonies, but also researching tea utensils. A samurai in present-day Shimane Prefecture had tea utensils made to his own designs and...