Journal

green tea preparation
The Secret of the Cooled Water: Why Japanese Tea Masters Never Use Boiling Water
Why do Japanese tea masters intentionally let their perfectly hot water cool down before making Green Tea? Why don't they just pour it boiling like Americans do? Discover the shocking chemical reas...

ceramics
Authentic Japanese Teapot (Kyusu) for Beginners
Ready to transition to loose leaf green tea? Learn everything you need to know about buying your first Japanese teapot (Kyusu), from strainer types to material differences, and discover the secret ...