the green tea shop blog
A Conversation with Two Tea-Making Sisters in Kagoshima
Meet the Kawaguchi Sisters of Kirishima, Kagoshima—award-winning tea makers carrying on their family’s 60-year legacy. In this interview, they share why they chose organics, their...
The Matcha Shortage, Rice Prices, and the Future of Japanese Tea
Matcha may be in the spotlight, but Genmaicha is facing its own quiet challenges—from rising rice prices to a shrinking tea farming workforce. This blog...
Steeped in Simplicity: How Genmaicha Became a Beloved Brew
Genmaicha, often known as “the people’s tea,” is more than just a cozy blend of green tea and roasted brown rice—it’s a symbol of Japanese...