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  • 10% Off Genmaicha with Matcha

    by Den Shirakata
    Genmaicha with Matcha is our Tea of the Month for June. This means that it is 10% off for the entire month. In the Japanese tea scene, this type of...

  • New Office & Shipping Updates

    by Den Shirakata
    We would like to let you all know that we are expecting to have shipping delays until early June. This is because we are in the process of moving ...

  • Mr. Den Visits Japan, May 2026: Tea Farm in Chiran

    by Den Shirakata
    Den-san recently took a trip to Japan and collected a lot of photos and videos for us to see. Here, he is pictured having a great time in Chiran, ...
    Posted in 2026 shincha, green tea, hashiri shincha, japanese, japanese green tea

  • 2026 Harvest Update

    by Den Shirakata
    Spring is here, and production of our 2026 teas is in full-swing. We caught up with some of our contracted sencha farmers to see how things are go...

  • 2026 Hashiri Shincha Is Here

    by Den Shirakata
    Our 2026 Hashiri Shincha Fukamushi is now available.  As you may know, hashiri means the "first (harvest or catch) of the season". Hashiri Shincha...
    Posted in 2026 shincha, green tea, hashiri shincha, japanese, japanese green tea, sencha, shincha

  • Looking for A Mother's Day Gift?

    by Den Shirakata
    While we have gift options available, you can also make your orders into a gift by utilizing our gifting option.  You might have seen this option...

  • In the Name of Loving-Kindness

    by Den Shirakata
    We recently released a new matcha, Maitri no Mukashi. This matcha is made by blending aged Sakimidori with Saemidori leaves, emphasizing its vivid...

  • Updated Pouches

    by Den Shirakata
    We are happy to announce that we have updated the design of our pouches. These designs have a bit more life to them then our previous designs. The...

  • New Matcha Bowl

    by Den Shirakata
    A new bowl has reached our office, this time from the hands of a potter named of Chizuko Uchiyama. Since high school, she had been attracted to po...

  • Tea Highlight: Organic Hojicha Powder

    by Den Shirakata
    Our Organic Hojicha Powder is an excellent option for those who enjoy making tea lattes at home but want a low-caffeine option. Hojicha naturally ...

  • Your Everyday Ceremonial Matcha

    by Den Shirakata
    Our Nichijo & Mainichi are excellent options for those who are looking for a ceremonial matcha experience without breaking the bank. These are...

  • Koicha & Usucha Uncovered

    by Den Shirakata
    In a recent blog post, we talked about the differences between koicha and usucha. While, in the West, we use the terms "ceremonial grade matcha" o...