Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world. It originated in China and has a long history. Even to this day, China still has the largest output among all tea producing countries. The charm of…

Do you know any famous and expensive Chinese green tea? You may answer quickly – West Lake Longjing and Dongting Biluochun. But any else? Have you ever heard of Taiping Houkui tea? In the Chinese green tea lover…

As a tea lover, there must be various teas in your kitchen cabinet. They are in a good organization, and you think so. Maybe it is, maybe not. Tea storage is not easy, not just means to organize…

Tea is primarily be consumed by people in two styles: Loose Leaf Tea and Tea Bags. Compared with the argument about hand drip coffee and instant coffee, the competition of Loose Leaf Teas vs. Tea Bags is much…

Korean and Japanese cuisines lovers may be familiar with Genmaicha. It has a fully roasted flavor, but unlike Oolong, the fragrance is from the tiny rice grains in the tea. The Japanese green tea’s unique umami and the…

For a long time, the bakelite tea tray gives a plain and twopenny impression. Its style is onefold and straightforward; the color looks intentionally imitating wood but lacks anima. Actually, just talk about the practicability, bakelite tea tray…

Japanese teas are famous for their unique and strong umami, a flavor similar to kelp, full of sea feeling. However, not everybody loves this taste. Fortunately, there is a particular type: Hojicha. Whether the looks and flavor, Hojicha…

We’ve talked that Sencha is the most popular tea in Japan. In fact, Sencha is a large family. In this family, there is a little brother – Bancha. Most izakayas and small restaurants in Japan serve their guests…