Green Tea Master
An Indispensable Figure in Green Tea Crafting
The green tea master handles everything from sourcing to blending, occasionally even involved in the cultivation of green tea, making them the professionals of green tea crafting.
Hideki Kuwabara
- Over 50 years of experience in the green tea industry
- Author of numerous books on green tea
- Chairman of the Japan Green Tea Awards Executive Committee
Committed to Unveiling Green Tea's True Essence
As I continue to learn about green tea, I've come to believe that modern green tea production may sometimes overlook the inherent qualities of green tea.
I aim to produce green tea in its truest form and share it with people through Kyo Hayashiya.
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Discover Japan’s Most Delicious Tea
Japan boasts a national tea competition with over 50 years of history. In this competition, tea leaves that grow straight and needle-like are highly prized....
Old Tea (Hine-cha) and the Art of Aging Tea
There's a significant difference in how tea merchants from Uji and other regions perceive "old tea" (hine-cha). In Uji, blending old and new teas is...
The Ideal Water Temperature for Making Delicious Matcha
When it comes to making matcha, the water temperature plays a crucial role in determining its taste, aroma, and overall quality.
The secret behind matcha blending that achieves quality vastly exceeding its price
In recent years, it seems that many single-origin matcha products, made from specific tea gardens, producers, or varieties, have become available.
5 Secrets Behind Its Soaring Popularity in America.
Unveiling the Allure of Matcha
Behind the Scenes of Kyoto's Tea Market
A Tea Master's Tale of the Matcha Industry's Upheaval