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Why do we roll tea leaves?
In short, it’s to make the moisture content uniform throughout the leaves. Rolling also helps shape them nicely. Since tea leaves are natural, each one varies in size and thickness....
Why do we roll tea leaves?
In short, it’s to make the moisture content uniform throughout the leaves. Rolling also helps shape them nicely. Since tea leaves are natural, each one varies in size and thickness....
What is Temomi? The Crucial Hand-Kneading Proce...
1. Tsuyu-giri (Drying & Kneading) The steamed tea leaves are kneaded between the hands to evaporate excess moisture. This process requires precise control to ensure an even distribution of pressure...
What is Temomi? The Crucial Hand-Kneading Proce...
1. Tsuyu-giri (Drying & Kneading) The steamed tea leaves are kneaded between the hands to evaporate excess moisture. This process requires precise control to ensure an even distribution of pressure...
50 Years of Craftsmanship: The Secret to Japan’...
I recently had the privilege of interviewing a master tea artisan in Kyotanabe, Kyoto—a legendary region for Uji tea. He has been hand-rolling Gyokuro (high-grade shaded green tea) for over...
50 Years of Craftsmanship: The Secret to Japan’...
I recently had the privilege of interviewing a master tea artisan in Kyotanabe, Kyoto—a legendary region for Uji tea. He has been hand-rolling Gyokuro (high-grade shaded green tea) for over...
The Story of Camellia Sinensis: Where Great Tea...
The tea plant is botanically known as Camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub belonging to the tea family (Theaceae). Native to subtropical regions, it requires a warm climate to thrive. Even...
The Story of Camellia Sinensis: Where Great Tea...
The tea plant is botanically known as Camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub belonging to the tea family (Theaceae). Native to subtropical regions, it requires a warm climate to thrive. Even...
Uji is the Bordeaux of Matcha? How to Enjoy Reg...
Matcha has unique characteristics depending on where it’s grown. Regions like Uji, Shizuoka, and Yame each have their own distinct climate and history. Learning about these differences is one of...
Uji is the Bordeaux of Matcha? How to Enjoy Reg...
Matcha has unique characteristics depending on where it’s grown. Regions like Uji, Shizuoka, and Yame each have their own distinct climate and history. Learning about these differences is one of...
The Game That Changed Japanese Tea Cups
Historically, a popular game called Tocha (tea-tasting competition) involved tasting different teas to distinguish authentic tea from imitations. It was during this era that black tea bowls (kuro-chawan) first came...
The Game That Changed Japanese Tea Cups
Historically, a popular game called Tocha (tea-tasting competition) involved tasting different teas to distinguish authentic tea from imitations. It was during this era that black tea bowls (kuro-chawan) first came...