Fancy a refreshing drink? Simply brew green tea cold. The best thing about it: we need almost no accessories and it takes hardly any longer than normal brewing. Let me explain...

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Matcha cake simple - the only recipe you need

A simple recipe for matcha cake with few ingredients? Comes immediately in this blog article.

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Okinawa - the other Japan

A subtropical natural paradise 1500 kilometers from Tokyo. In this article, I'll show you exactly how this is noticeable during a visit to the islands and what is so different on Okinawa.

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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Green tea and its health risks - what is really true?

Green tea is healthy. Most people now agree on this. But there are always voices that warn of certain side effects

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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....