Tezumi Insights
One of Japan's oldest and most culturally pervasive arts is the crafting and appreciation of incense. Used in temples, tea ceremonies,...
Though the cultivation and harvesting of the tea leaves determines the quality of the raw material, the processing ultimately determines the final...
Since the earliest form of sencha was developed in 1738 by Nagatani Soen (永谷宗円), it has become by far the most popular...
The soft hissing of the kettle that calms you. The deep aroma of incense that transports you. The solemn beauty of a...
In our Intro to Koicha guide, we introduced this richer form of matcha and presented a quick and easy method for making...
One of Japan’s oldest tea traditions, Ōbukucha (大福茶 - good fortune tea) is the name given to a special concoction drunk around...
Recently, kintsugi has enjoyed an explosion in Western popularity, owing to a growing appreciation for Japanese aesthetics and a pushback against rampant...
As matcha’s popularity continues to rise in the West, the reports of its ‘superfood’ status and claims of its innumerable health benefits...
As the weather begins to cool, a warm and relaxing houjicha latte is a perfect way to cozy up. Choosing Your Ingredients...