Bancha Harvest in Kyotanabe We visited Kyotanabe to observe the bancha harvest in action. In this region, farmers use a three-person harvesting machine: two people support the equipment from both...
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Visiting Mitsuda Tea Farm in Shiga We visited Mitsuda Tea Farm in Shiga to learn about their commitment to pesticide-free cultivation. Hearing directly about their philosophy left a strong impression...
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Exploring Specialty Cafés and Tea Culture in Kyoto We visited specialty cafés in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district to study the local demand for Japanese tea. While coffee dominates the global café...
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Exploring Specialty Cafés and Tea Stores in the UAE We visited Abu Dhabi and Dubai, exploring local specialty cafés and tea stores. The UAE is a fascinating mix of cultural...
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A Tea Encounter in the Netherlands We visited a specialty tea shop in the Netherlands and met Amanda, a guest seated beside me. Originally from Seattle and once living in...
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Exploring Japanese Tea Connections in Paris We met with Mr. Abel, the founder of Kiro Tea, in Paris. He graciously guided us through several tea shops in the city and shared...
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Visiting Specialty Cafés and Tea Stores in Lyon We visited specialty cafés and tea stores in Lyon, France, engaging with local experts to understand their perspectives on Japanese tea and...
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Exploring Japanese Tea Culture in Bordeaux We visited specialty cafés and tea stores in Bordeaux, France, to engage with owners interested in joining the WTEA community. We explored how Japanese...
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Connecting Leaders Over Samidori Matcha at Ninna-ji, Kyoto We had the privilege of participating in an event at Ninna-ji in Kyoto, a historic temple founded in 888 by Emperor Uda and...
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Joining ROCKET PITCH NIGHT KANSAI 2025 We participated in ROCKET PITCH NIGHT KANSAI 2025, hosted by Venture Café Tokyo at Ritsumeikan University Osaka Ibaraki Campus (OIC). During the event, we presented...
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Providing Samidori Matcha at the NY Mita-kai Annual Gathering We had the honor of sponsoring Samidori, a premium Uji matcha cultivar, at the annual meeting of the NY branch of Mita-kai...
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Exploring Jakarta’s Specialty Coffee Culture and Matcha Market We visited a specialty coffee owner in Jakarta, Indonesia, through a connection of one of our team members. During our visit, we studied...
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