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Asada Chaen: A Legacy Steeped in Uji’s Tea Heri...

Explore Asada Chaen Teas on Wakokoro Tea: Asada Chaen carries forward a proud family legacy in Yuyadani, Ujitawara Town – a place often celebrated as the birthplace of Japanese green...

Asada Chaen: A Legacy Steeped in Uji’s Tea Heri...

Explore Asada Chaen Teas on Wakokoro Tea: Asada Chaen carries forward a proud family legacy in Yuyadani, Ujitawara Town – a place often celebrated as the birthplace of Japanese green...

Kenchaen: Crafting Tea with Heart and Harmony f...

🍵 Explore Kenchaen Teas on JJ Market To understand Japanese tea is to understand the passion behind its cultivation. At Kenchaen (健茶園), nestled in the historic tea-growing region of Uji, Kyoto,...

Kenchaen: Crafting Tea with Heart and Harmony f...

🍵 Explore Kenchaen Teas on JJ Market To understand Japanese tea is to understand the passion behind its cultivation. At Kenchaen (健茶園), nestled in the historic tea-growing region of Uji, Kyoto,...

Map of Japan highlighting premium tea regions: Yame, Shizuoka, Uji, Nishio, Kagoshima, Sayama

Exploring Japan’s Major Tea-Producing Regions

Japan’s tea culture is deeply intertwined with its regions. Tea enthusiasts know that where a tea is grown can be as significant as the cultivar or processing method, influencing the...

Exploring Japan’s Major Tea-Producing Regions

Japan’s tea culture is deeply intertwined with its regions. Tea enthusiasts know that where a tea is grown can be as significant as the cultivar or processing method, influencing the...

Lush green tea fields in Shizuoka, Japan, with rolling hills and clear skies — premium Japanese tea source.

Shizukaen: Pure Single-Origin Tea from Shizuoka...

Shizukaen is a Japanese tea producer based on the fertile Iwatahara Plateau in Shizuoka Prefecture, a region celebrated as the heart of Japanese tea country[1]. The company is dedicated to...

Shizukaen: Pure Single-Origin Tea from Shizuoka...

Shizukaen is a Japanese tea producer based on the fertile Iwatahara Plateau in Shizuoka Prefecture, a region celebrated as the heart of Japanese tea country[1]. The company is dedicated to...

Japanese green tea types diagram: Sencha, Matcha, Gyokuro, Hojicha, Genmaicha, and Black Tea (Wakocha)

Beyond Matcha: Discovering the Rich World of Ja...

When people hear “Japanese tea,” matcha often comes to mind — the vibrant green powder whisked to a froth in traditional ceremonies and trendy cafés alike. But Japanese tea is...

Beyond Matcha: Discovering the Rich World of Ja...

When people hear “Japanese tea,” matcha often comes to mind — the vibrant green powder whisked to a froth in traditional ceremonies and trendy cafés alike. But Japanese tea is...

Kyoto’s Timeless Matcha Heritage: Long-Establis...

For over 800 years, the Uji area south of Kyoto has refined shade-grown tea into today’s ceremonial matcha. Legends credit early Kamakura-era monks and, later, shogunal patronage with elevating Uji...

Kyoto’s Timeless Matcha Heritage: Long-Establis...

For over 800 years, the Uji area south of Kyoto has refined shade-grown tea into today’s ceremonial matcha. Legends credit early Kamakura-era monks and, later, shogunal patronage with elevating Uji...