Japanese Tea

A cup of tea for cold February night

A cup of tea for cold February night

February is a dark and cold month, so my mind has turned to all those people enjoying time safe and warm at home in the evening. And that makes me...

A cup of tea for cold February night

February is a dark and cold month, so my mind has turned to all those people enjoying time safe and warm at home in the evening. And that makes me...

Exploring Tradition and Culture: Keiko Uchida on BBC’s Sunday Morning Live

Exploring Tradition and Culture: Keiko Uchida o...

Sunday Morning Live is a well known television programme aired on BBC One, bringing discussions on faith, ethics, and topical issues to UK audiences. Hosted by a team of insightful presenters,...

Exploring Tradition and Culture: Keiko Uchida o...

Sunday Morning Live is a well known television programme aired on BBC One, bringing discussions on faith, ethics, and topical issues to UK audiences. Hosted by a team of insightful presenters,...

Sencha vs Gyokuro. The battle of the teas.

Sencha vs Gyokuro. The battle of the teas.

I drink quite a lot of tea every day - matcha and green tea as well as black tea. Here at home, and also when I make my regular visits...

Sencha vs Gyokuro. The battle of the teas.

I drink quite a lot of tea every day - matcha and green tea as well as black tea. Here at home, and also when I make my regular visits...

Cold Gyokuro tea in summer

Cold Gyokuro tea in summer

During the summer months, we would like to invite a few guests to join us in the early hours to an Asacha (a morning tea ceremony). We plan to start...

Cold Gyokuro tea in summer

During the summer months, we would like to invite a few guests to join us in the early hours to an Asacha (a morning tea ceremony). We plan to start...

What is Gyokuro tea and how do you drink it?

What is Gyokuro tea and how do you drink it?

Have you tried Gyokuro tea? It is the very highest quality sencha green tea. The way Gyokuro is grown is similar to the way matcha is produced. The leaves of...

What is Gyokuro tea and how do you drink it?

Have you tried Gyokuro tea? It is the very highest quality sencha green tea. The way Gyokuro is grown is similar to the way matcha is produced. The leaves of...

The season of Shincha (this year’s new harvest tea) and summer teas.

The season of Shincha (this year’s new harvest ...

I was in Japan in May, visiting Kyoto, Tokyo, Karatsu, Arita, Mashiko and Kasama. It has become a regular trip, going to stay at each place, and it’s wonderful to...

The season of Shincha (this year’s new harvest ...

I was in Japan in May, visiting Kyoto, Tokyo, Karatsu, Arita, Mashiko and Kasama. It has become a regular trip, going to stay at each place, and it’s wonderful to...