Origins and Crafts
Matcha is more than a powder — it's the result of precise cultivation, careful selection, and centuries of craftsmanship. In this section, we explore how matcha is made, why region and cultivar matter, and what first harvest really means. A must-read for anyone interested in the nuances behind flavour and quality.
Kagoshima was historically the source of cheap “filler” teas that big, traditional tea houses in Uji would use to blend...
More than 70% of all tea plants grown in Japan are genetically identical. This is because they were propagated from...
Kagoshima was historically the source of cheap “filler” teas that big, traditional tea houses in Uji would use to blend...
More than 70% of all tea plants grown in Japan are genetically identical. This is because they were propagated from...
In the first week of May each year, there is a palpable energy in the tea growing regions of Japan....
Producing matcha tea is a process which requires skilled labor at each stage. The tea plants must be cared for,...
In the first week of May each year, there is a palpable energy in the tea growing regions of Japan....
Producing matcha tea is a process which requires skilled labor at each stage. The tea plants must be cared for,...