If you’re a fan of shincha, you may have heard the term hachijū hachiya (八十八夜). It literally means 88th night. Hachijū hachiya is one of the important dates in...
Japanese Proverbs About Tea
Japanese proverbs are sayings from olden times, they have been transmitted from each generation and are an important part of Japan’s culture. I’m going to share with you seven...
What’s the type of green tea served at Japanese sushi bars?
In Japan, the traditional green tea served at sushi bars is called agari (あがり). Do you know what type of Japanese green tea is it? It’s konacha. Mainly because...
Basic Etiquette for Japanese Green Tea
We are all taught basic table manners so as to make social interactions smoother. If we look at etiquette that way, wouldn’t it be good to know a thing...