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What is Catechin?

We dive deep into how catechins, key compounds in green tea, define the complex taste profiles.

How To Take Care of Your Kyūsu

Simple daily maintenance of your kyūsu ensures that each brew perfectly encapsulates the subtle flavours of Japanese green tea.

How to Brew Large Amounts of Japanese Green Tea

Japanese green teas pair well with various types of meals and is great to have on the table when you're expecting company. The simplest way...

[Recipe] Fukamushicha Pound Cake

Green tea pound cake is a great breakfast and it’s super easy to make! We used Fukamushicha, but you can use any kind of tea...

[Recipe] Sencha Cookie

Sencha cookie is light, refreshing, and the perfect snack to pair with your tea! The recipe is really easy to follow. It's also easy to make...

Kamairicha with electric kettle in the back

How to Brew Japanese Green Tea

The guide below is the standard method in Japan, so following these steps can help you effortlessly recreate the authentic flavours. While this video is...

The Differences Between Sencha Powder and Matcha Powder

When shopping for green tea powder, you might have noticed that there are two types; sencha powder (a.k.a funmatsucha 粉末茶) and matcha powder. Although they may...

Tea Pairing in Toronto: Castle & Coal

Hello there! My name is Avery, the founder of the green tea shop. During this pandemic, one thing that has hugely contributed to my mental...

Tea Cultivar Profile: Okuyutaka

Name Okuyutaka (おくゆたか) literally translates as "deep rich" (Oku means "deep” and Yutaka means "rich" or "abundant"). As its name indicates, this cultivar is known...