This is the last post on a series about the World Tea Expo 2016. Click here for part 1. Last day of the World Tea Expo I started the...
World Tea Expo 2016 part 4
This is part 4 of a series about the World Tea Expo 2016. Click here for part 1. The booth of San Grams caught my attention because of the...
World Tea Expo 2016 Part 3
This is part 3 of a series about the World Tea Expo 2016. Click here for part 1. Ito En sells my favorite bottled tea, Oi Ocha. That’s why...
World Tea Expo 2016 Part 2
This is part 2 of a series about the World Tea Expo 2016. Click here for part 1. I had lunch inside the expo on the first day. There...
World Tea Expo 2016
This time the World Tea Expo was held in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s such a fantastic place, no wonder it’s called the entertainment capital of the world. This was...
Furyu Batabatacha
The first time I tried this tea was thanks to Geoffrey of Steep Stories. He said batabatacha was “the best tasting Japanese dark tea”. He gave me a small...
Batabatacha
Among Japanese teas, there is a group of teas called furicha (振り茶). They are made from bancha leaves, and are whisked until froth appears before drinking. Batabatacha (バタバタ茶) from...
Podcast 030: Sharp Tea-Ceré
I first saw the Tea-Ceré at the 2015 World Tea Expo in Long Beach. It’s a wonderful concept. Imagine adding tencha leaves and quickly obtaining a matcha that has...
Ocha & Co Organic Fukamushicha
I’ve had organic green teas before, but not an organic fukamushicha. This tea was sent to me by Ocha & Co. It has JAS organic certification and comes from...
Podcast 029: Chaos Theory Ceramics
I learned about Chaos Theory Ceramics through Twitter. They have beautiful pictures of tea cups that immediately caught my attention. In this episode we talk about Jian ware. Since...
Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence (Book Review)
As I learn more about the world of tea, I’ve become more curious about the topic of teaware. To get better a understanding of Japanese pottery such as raku...
Matcha Zen Organic Ceremonial Matcha
I’m very happy for receiving this ceremonial matcha from Matcha Zen. A green tea lover can never have too much matcha at home. This particular matcha comes from the...