The production of matcha - shading and processing

The original Japanese Matcha owes its effect on health and its taste to the special manufacturing process. But how exactly does it work with the ground green tea? We'll explain it to you.

All, Health & NutritionSascha KobitzJune 3, 2020cultivation, matcha, matcha powder, green tea, green tea powder, green tea, shading, production, tencha, sencha, gyokuro, caffeine, umami, Japan, tea farmer, tea field, tea plant, chawan, chasen, matcha tea, matcha color, matcha bitter, matcha sweet, matcha latteComment

Bathing in the bathhouse - Onsen or Sento? How does it work in Japan?

The simple bathhouses seem to be forgotten in Japan. In this article we will show you what to look for during your visit and what is so special about bathhouses.

Japan Culture, Japan Trip, AllSascha KobitzApril 17, 2020onsen, sento, hot springs, japan, bathhouse, yu, yakuza, ryokan, osaka, kobe, kyoto, matsuyama, shikoku, japanese, japan trip, japan cultureComment

Overnight stay in a ryokan - how does that work in Japan?

Staying in a ryokan is a great way to get to know Japanese food, traditions and people. But you can also do things wrong: from toilet shoes to tatami - in this article we tell you about the most important things.

Matcha versatile - classic, energy drink or milkshake

Whether as a classic hot drink, pre-workout drink, energy drink or dessert. What tastes good is allowed. In this article, we present some of our favorite recipes.

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Misconception #3 - Anime is huge eyes, squeaky voices and only for kids

In order to dispel some clichés about anime, I'm going to introduce you to a few of the best and at the same time most atypical series in my list.

Japan Culture, AllSascha KobitzFebruary 20, 2020anime, japan, japanese, cowboy bebop, samurai champloo, mushishi, one punch man, manga, list, japan trip, series, stereotype, prejudice, japanese movies, akira, SHO CHA, SHOCHAComment

Misconception #2 - Japan is a highly modern country

The country of electronics giants, superfast trains and anime is considered progressive, but technically the 80s dominate: fax, CD and letter.

Japan Trip, Japan Culture, AllSascha KobitzFebruary 13, 2020SHO CHA, SHOCHA, Japan, Japanese, Japan trip, modern, technology, nintendo, sony, amazon, netflix, fax, faxing, application, CD, DVD, cassette, walkman, traditional, conservativeComment

Misconception #1: Vacation in Japan is expensive

Vacationing in Japan doesn't have to be expensive. With a little planning and smart choice of food and accommodation, you can explore this fascinating country even on a small budget.

Hasegawa-san from Shizuoka: our matcha and its story

Yoshiaki Hasegawa has been growing his own tea for over 60 years. He has had his own small tea farm in the famous Shizuoka province since 1979. Shizuoka is famous for green tea...

Mr. Yoshiharu from Kakegawa- against the tide with organic matcha in Japan

Mr. Yoshiharu Matushita produces Matcha No2 for us. Not only has he been growing green tea for over 40 years, but he is constantly researching organic tea cultivation.

Our tea farmers, All, Japan CultureSascha KobitzDecember 12 2019Japan, green tea, history, matcha, sencha, portrait, tea plant, tea farmer, organic, pesticides, pesticide free, Shizuoka, healthy, health, wellness, SHOCHA, SHO CHAComment

Mr. Haruki - son of green tea pioneers from Miyazaki

Haruki-san is the youngest tea farmer SHO CHA has worked with. He has been running his own farm on the island of Kyushu in southwestern Japan for 17 years.

Our tea farmers, All, Japan CultureSascha KobitzDecember 11, 2019tea plant, tea farmer, sencha, matcha, green tea, Kyushu, Japan, Japanese, portrait, history, cultivation, health, healthy, pesticides, pesticide-free, SHO CHA, SHOCHAComment

Mr. Takayuki from Miyazaki - Shincha & Sencha

Mr. Takayuki was the first tea farmer for whose Sencha we immediately decided. This fruity Sencha is produced by Mr. Takayuki on his own tea farm....