Japanese Tea and Matcha: The Complete Guide

From the whisked green bowl of matcha to the quiet ritual of the tea ceremony, tea sits at the heart of Japanese culture. Our guides to matcha, sencha and the rest — how it's grown and made, the ceremony itself, and the ideas of wabi-sabi and ichigo-ichie behind it.

What Is Matcha? The Green Tea You Drink Whole
Matcha

What Is Matcha? The Green Tea You Drink Whole

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The Japanese Tea Ceremony: Why It's About Far More Than Tea
Tea Culture

The Japanese Tea Ceremony: Why It's About Far More Than Tea

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What Is Sencha? Japan's Everyday Green Tea
Tea Culture

What Is Sencha? Japan's Everyday Green Tea

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Sencha vs Matcha: Understanding the Difference Between Japan's Two Iconic Teas
Tea Culture

Sencha vs Matcha: Understanding the Difference Between Japan's Two Iconic Teas

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What Is Hojicha? Discover Japan's Roasted Green Tea
Tea Culture

What Is Hojicha? Discover Japan's Roasted Green Tea

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Wabi-Sabi: The Japanese Beauty of Imperfection
Tea Culture

Wabi-Sabi: The Japanese Beauty of Imperfection

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Ichigo Ichie: The Japanese Philosophy of Treasuring Each Encounter
Tea Culture

Ichigo Ichie: The Japanese Philosophy of Treasuring Each Encounter

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How Japanese Tea Is Grown: From Terraced Fields to Your Cup
Tea Culture

How Japanese Tea Is Grown: From Terraced Fields to Your Cup

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How to Choose Matcha: A Beginner's Guide to Finding Your First Tin
Matcha

How to Choose Matcha: A Beginner's Guide to Finding Your First Tin

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How to Choose a Kyusu Teapot: A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Tea Brewing
Tea Culture

How to Choose a Kyusu Teapot: A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Tea Brewing

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A Buyer's Guide to Japanese Tea Cups: Understanding Yunomi and Traditional Styles
Tea Culture

A Buyer's Guide to Japanese Tea Cups: Understanding Yunomi and Traditional Styles

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Uji: The Home of Japan's Finest Matcha
Matcha

Uji: The Home of Japan's Finest Matcha

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Shizuoka Tea: Exploring Japan's Green Tea Heartland
Tea Culture

Shizuoka Tea: Exploring Japan's Green Tea Heartland

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