Sencha
Kagoshima Shincha Yutaka Midori 2009
My package of Kagoshima Shincha Yutaka Midori 2009 arrived last week, earlier than expected. This is the second time I’ve ordered tea from O-Cha, and on both occasions I have been impressed with how quickly my tea arrived.
Shincha: Anticipating 2009's First Japanese Green Teas
In a world where supermarkets stock a never-ending supply of tea, have we lost the thrill of anticipation? Do we remember the feeling of waiting for a new harvest to yield a fresh crop of tea?
An email from O-Cha this morning reminded me: 2009’s first harvest is drawing near. And O-Cha have four shinchas ready to pre-order, from four different Japanese tea gardens.
7 Common Questions About Green Tea
Ever wondered where green tea is grown? What its health benefits are? Where you can buy it online? In this article, I answer seven questions people commonly have about green tea.
Sniffing tea: How two weeks of shading affects a tea's aroma
I love sniffing tea. It tunes you into the subtle nuances between the types of tea. But when it comes to smelling the difference between sencha and gyokuro green teas, there’s nothing subtle about it.
