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Ginkaku-ji: Temple of Wabi-Sabi
The Essence of Wabi-Sabi and the Spirit of Zen The culture of Wabi-Sabi was not born from the world of grandeur and opulence built during the era of the grandfather...
Ginkaku-ji: Temple of Wabi-Sabi
The Essence of Wabi-Sabi and the Spirit of Zen The culture of Wabi-Sabi was not born from the world of grandeur and opulence built during the era of the grandfather...
The difference between thin tea and thick tea
When you hear the word "Usucha" (thin tea), you might think it's just a "weak" tea, but that’s not the case. The vibrant, frothy Matcha that most people imagine is...
The difference between thin tea and thick tea
When you hear the word "Usucha" (thin tea), you might think it's just a "weak" tea, but that’s not the case. The vibrant, frothy Matcha that most people imagine is...
Why "Brown" Means "Tea Color" in Japan
In Japan, the word for the color brown is 'Chairo,' which literally translates to 'the color of tea.' While modern Japanese green tea is vibrant green, back in the day,...
Why "Brown" Means "Tea Color" in Japan
In Japan, the word for the color brown is 'Chairo,' which literally translates to 'the color of tea.' While modern Japanese green tea is vibrant green, back in the day,...
The History of Yame Matcha
In 1423, during the Muromachi period, a monk from China founded a temple in Kurogi Town, Yame City. The history began when he planted tea seeds he had brought back...
The History of Yame Matcha
In 1423, during the Muromachi period, a monk from China founded a temple in Kurogi Town, Yame City. The history began when he planted tea seeds he had brought back...