The Tea Journal

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The Tea Journal

Welcome to our Tea Journal where we share our inspiration and regularly publish editorial with guides to tea and its origins, as well as tea pairings and recipes.

Guides

Cold Brew

Ultimate Guide to Cold Brew Tea

Everything you need to know about cold brew tea: how it works, which teas to try, and why it's worth making room in the fridge.

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How to Make Iced Tea at Home: Methods, Teas and Tips

Everything you need to know about making iced tea at home. The method, the best teas to use, and how to make them more interesting.

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Matcha

Matcha & The Art of Whisking

In this short guide, we explore the virtues of whisking Matcha with a bamboo chasen vs. an electric frother, or with a simple bottle for shaking.

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Origin

Returning to Uji, Kyoto, Japan — Spring 2026

We returned to Uji in spring 2026 to visit the sixth-generation family behind our hand-plucked Platinum Collection Matcha.

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On Top of Honeybee Mountain…

Come with us on a journey to find our Da Xue Shan Wild Tree Black Tea - a rare, wild Chinese tea from the mountains of Yunnan.

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Massaki Mori San & His Rare Sencha Green Teas

A story about Mori San and his rare sencha green teas from Kosetto village in Japan. Find out more about premium Japanese teas here. Read Now

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Hospitality

Trends

What Defines a High-Quality Hojicha

As hojicha begins to appear on the menus of serious cafés and pastry kitchens, a familiar question is emerging. How should a good hojicha powder actually taste?

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The Truth About Falsely Marketed Matcha

Here’s what every buyer should know about how Matcha is often falsely marketed and what truly sets ceremonial-grade Matcha apart.

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Matcha: Why We Never Run Out

You Reliable Matcha Supplier - find out what it takes to make sure you always have the best of the best in stock. Read now.

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Recipes

Matcha

Matcha Yuzu

Yuzu gives this Matcha Soda its bright, refreshing edge, cutting through the richness of the tea and keeping the drink light.

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Chamomile Honey Lemonade Fizz

A refreshing twist on a classic lemonade, this Chamomile Honey Lemonade Fizz combines the delicate floral character of Organic Chamomile Blossoms with bright lemon, smooth honey and a sparkling finish.

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Tropical Green Lychee Slushy

Cool, fruity and wonderfully refreshing, this Tropical Green Lychee Slushy transforms tea into the perfect frozen summer drink.

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