I have a small online tea store in Bogota, Colombia: kyusuteas.com I started the business 10 years ago, with the hope that I could convert many of the locals...
I Love the Umami Taste of Green Tea
A tea with much umami taste feels savory, brothy and with more body than usual. I just can’t imagine going several days without drinking a tea that is high...
If I had an Unlimited Budget for Tea
Recently, the US dollar has appreciated so much against my local currency that imported goods are more than twice as expensive as before. It’s very depressing. But dreaming is...
I Prefer Small Teapots
I’ve become used to drinking tea in small teacups and teapots. Of course, in the case of many guests I would use a bigger teapot. But for few people,...
Sencha is my Favorite Tea
If I could only drink one tea for the rest of my life, I would choose sencha. Of course, I like to drink teas from other countries besides Japan....
The Tea Industry in the Metaverse
While it may take many years before we are continuously having virtual and augmented reality experiences, I think that it is inevitable. After all, a lot of us are...
Drinking Tea with No Sense of Smell
I’ll tell you about my experience with anosmia (loss of sense of smell) that happened due to COVID-19 infection. If you’ve been wondering why I hadn’t reviewed any teas...
Freshness of Green Tea is Key
By definition, green tea is minimally oxidized. This means that out of all the types of tea, green tea is closest to the natural state of the tea leaves...
Tea and Coffee can Coexist
I believe that there’s no need to choose sides. During the day, you will have a chance to drink both tea and coffee. While I really don’t drink coffee,...
How to get into Japanese Green Tea
While there are countless ways that you can get into Japanese green tea, here are my thoughts about it. The first thing to keep in mind is that you...
What I’ve Learned after Starting the Online Tea Tasting Experience
I’ve been offering the online tea tasting experience for two months, and while it had a slow start I did receive customers. The idea came to me after the...
It’s Impossible to be an Expert on All the Teas in the World
I’m not being pessimistic, it’s just a humbling realization. The world of tea is immense. My focus is Japanese tea, which is just a tiny part, but even then...