The Surprising Tea History of America and Japan
Did you know that the United States was the largest consumer of Japanese tea exports at one time? Here is the surprising tea history of America and Japan
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Kokoro Care Packages – The Perfect Gift for Japanese Tea Lovers
Kokoro Care Packages "Ryu" box is comes with 8 different selections. It is the perfect gift for Japanese tea lovers, especially those just getting started.
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Meet the Tea: Genmaicha
Genmaicha (brown rice tea) is a blend of Japanese green tea and roasted rice. The taste is an interesting combination of sweet and savory.
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Cultivating Femininity: Women and Tea Culture in Edo and Meiji Japan by Rebecca Corbett
Cultivating Femininity by Rebecca Corbett is a must-read for those who are interested in the history of the Japanese tea ceremony. I highly recommend it!
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Understanding the Different Types of Japanese Green Tea
How many types of Japanese green tea are there? More than you might think! In this post, we'll be taking a quick look at some common varieties.
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4 Books to Help You Learn About the Japanese Tea Ceremony
It can be hard to learn about the Japanese tea ceremony. These 4 books have helped me tremendously in my search for knowledge.
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Tea Nerd Dictionary: Zairai
Zairai is a Japanese tea term that I heard occasionally when I first got into tea but it took a few years for me to learn what it means. Simply put, zairai is a variety of tea that isn't a recognizable cultivar.
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Ikkyu Tomomi
Country of Origin: JapanLeaf Appearance: jade green, curledSteep time: 90 secondsWater Temperature: 175 degreesPreparation Method: kyusuLiquor: bright yellowish green When we think of Japanese green teas, we all probably get a similar mental picture: deep green leaves with a fine, needle-like...
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A Bowl of Peace – Lessons from the Life of SEN Genshitsu
A bowl of tea is a bowl of peace. We all have something to learn from the life of SEN Genshitsu, the 15th grand master of the Urasenke school of Japanese tea ceremony.
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Making Tea, Making Japan: Cultural Nationalism in Practice by Kristin Surak
I have an extremely long reading to-do list. The books are mostly tea related though not always. This particular book has been on my Amazon wishlist for some time. It had come up in my...
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The Teahouse Fire by Ellis Avery
This book was recommended to me some time ago by Michele Brody while I was attending A Gift of Tea’s White Spring Tea. I finally got around to reading it and I am so glad...
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