What is shading in Japanese tea? | Matcha, Gyokuro, Kabusecha
One of the most important keys to the unique character of matcha, gyokuro, and kabusecha is shading. In this article, we'll look at what this practice means, how it developed in Japan, and why it makes the tea sweeter, more umami, and deeper in flavor.
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Oct 2, 2025
Sencha tea
Japanese sencha tea is the best-known and most commonly consumed Japanese green tea. Its fresh, crisp, umami-rich flavor makes it the perfect choice for everyday tea drinking. In this article, we'll show you how to choose quality sencha, what to look for when buying, how it's processed in Japan, and how to make the perfect cup at home.
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Sep 21, 2025
Matcha shortage in Japan
Matcha shortage in Japan – deeper reasons, historical background and industry challenges
Matcha is more popular ...
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Mar 18, 2025
Puer tea, puerh or pu-erh
Briefly about puer tea
Puer tea is a type of post-ripened tea produced in the southern part of China's Yunnan prov...
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Mar 18, 2025
Types of tea
Discover the world's six main types of tea - white, yellow, green, oolong, red and dark teas - from their origins to their flavors. A detailed yet readable guide for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of the art of tea drinking.
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Mar 18, 2025
What is matcha tea?
Matcha is a powdered green tea (variation) of Japanese origin, grown and processed in a special way (partly by shadi...
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Mar 18, 2025
Oolong tea (Wulong tea)
The history of oolong tea, its types and why we love it so much
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Wulong tea or oolong teas, with their appr...
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Mar 17, 2025
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What is white tea?
White tea is the least processed type of tea. It is an extremely elegant, sophisticated tea, light and excitingly fragrant, a favorite of many. Please read this short introduction to it.
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