Japanese Tea Culture – FamFam Dolce: The Art of Joyful Living and Wonder | English and Japanese Reflections

A beginner’s guide to starting a Japanese tea ritual with essential tools and brewing techniques.

Food & Cuisine · Japanese Tea Culture

Preparing for Your Tea Journey: 日本茶入門 – Learn the Basics of Japanese Tea

A Camellia sinensis leaf with three different types of tea in cups, alongside coffee beans, highlighting the contrast between tea and coffee.

Food & Cuisine · Japanese Tea Culture · Q&A Stories

Coffee vs. Tea: Which One Powers Your Day? | コーヒーとお茶、どっち派

A selection of Japanese teas: Sencha, Matcha, and Hojicha, representing morning, afternoon, and evening rituals.

Cultural Practices & Customs · Japanese Tea Culture

Morning to Night: Exploring the World of Japanese Teas | 日本茶の一日

A Kyoto ochaya serving aburi-mochi, with an elderly couple on a bamboo bench and a cozy tea setting featuring a kyūsu teapot, tea bowl, and wagashi.

Japanese Tea Culture · Transience | 一期一会

Shall We Have Tea? Exploring Japan’s Drink Culture | お茶する？日本の飲み物文化

A cozy Japanese kominka café (古民家カフェ）with a chabudai (ちゃぶ台: low table), zabuton (座布団: floor cushions), and an irori (囲炉裏: sunken hearth), evoking warmth and tradition.

Cultural Practices & Customs · Japanese Tea Culture

Introducing February Blog Series: A Taste of Japanese Tea | 日本茶文化への招待

A tea farmer in Ayabe, Japan, tending to vibrant green tea fields, reflecting the dedication and tradition behind Japanese tea cultivation.

Cultural Practices & Customs · Japanese Tea Culture

From Inspiration to Purpose: My Journey to Sharing the Art of Tea | 日本茶の力

A cup of Japanese Sencha tea handpicked and brewed by a farmer in Ayabe, Kyoto, paired with a traditional sweet made of beans (ようかん: yokan).

Cultural Exchange & Connections · Japanese Tea Culture

A Cup of Tea, A Journey of Connection | 一杯のお茶