Visiting the Takayama Bamboo Museum and How Chasen Are Made
In this video, I'm sharing all about my visit a bamboo museum and garden in Nara, Japan. It was amazing to see how a chasen is made from a piece of bamboo.
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Azenbor Almond Fragrance (Xing Ren)
Azenbor Almond Fragrance was like dessert in a cup! There were complex notes of peaches, dark honey, vanilla, and toasted almonds. I couldn't stop drinking it.
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Tea Places: Jinjiro
One of my favorite places in Uji was Jinjiro, a shop and factory run by a 6th-generation tea farmer. His passion for traditional tea production was inspiring.
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Visiting a Matcha Factory in Japan
Join me as I visit a large matcha factory in Japan and the Kyoto Tea Auction! It was fascinating to see the entire process from start to finish.
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Crimson Lotus Tea Gourdsmasher Sheng
Gourdsmasher from Crimson Lotus Tea packs tons of energy. There was some astringency but the taste was balanced. It would make a great intro to sheng puerh.
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Does Matcha Really Make Your Hair Fall Out?
There has been a lot of buzz lately about matcha causing hair loss. In this post, I'll discuss the science behind this and how to prevent negative side effects.
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Tea for Me Please Turns 17
It's hard to believe that I started Tea for Me Please 17 years ago today. In this post, I'll take a look back through the years and my hopes for the future.
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Visiting Obubu Tea Farms in Wazuka, Kyoto
I visited my first tea farm! In this video, I’m sharing all about my visit to Obubu Tea Farms in Wazuka, Kyoto. I had the amazing opportunity to harvest and process tea from beginning to...
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Silk Road Teas Red Goddess
Silk Road Teas Red Goddess is a black tea that was made with leaves of the Tie Guan Yin cultivar. It was smooth and sweet with notes of peaches and dark honey.
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Tea Places: Ippodo Tea Kyoto Main Store
The Ippodo Tea Kyoto Main Store was one of my first stops when I arrived in Japan. It has been on my bucket list for a while, and I'm so glad that I went!
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Everything I Brought Back from My Tea Trip to Japan
I’ve just returned from a two-week-long trip to Japan to study tea with the Global Japanese Tea Association. There will be lots more to share, but to start things off, I’m sharing everything I brought...
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Yunomi Nishide 2025 Uji Shincha Hatsutsumi Imperial
Yunomi Nishide 2025 Uji Shincha Hatsutsumi Imperial was buttery with a thick mouthfeel. It had a subtle grassiness with a prominent umami. Like spring in a cup!
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Tea Writers You Should Follow on Substack
I've bemoaned the decrease in tea bloggers, but there are excellent writers sharing their insights about tea on Substack. Here's a list of some of my favorites.
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5 Teas to Try if You Like Dragonwell
Dragongwell is one of the most famous green teas. If you enjoy it, there are lots of similar teas out there. Here are 5 teas to try if you like Dragonwell.
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I’m going to Japan!
I'm going to Japan next month! In this post, I'm sharing some of the trials and tribulations I've gone through over the years before this trip finally happens.
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Teavivre Dian Hong Jin Zhen
Teavivre Dian Hong Jin Zhen was malty and sweet with notes of honey and sweet potato. It strikes me as a good tea to start the day off with grounding energy.
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