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The Surprising Tea History of America and Japan
Learn ► May 31, 2021

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
Sip ► January 6, 2021

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
Learn ► June 1, 2020

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
Learn ► May 4, 2020

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
Learn ► April 20, 2020

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
Learn ► June 17, 2019

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
Learn ► May 28, 2018

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
Sip ► February 21, 2018

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
Learn ► January 23, 2017

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
Learn ► May 2, 2016

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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