Japanese Tea Experience on Kimono Salone in COREDO Muromachi

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Kimono Salone is a series of cultural event for sharing Japanese culture of traditional clothes so-called “Kimono”. Kimono Salone in Nihonbashi 2017 will be held in COREDO Muromachi on 6 – 8 October.   In this year, tea experiences will … Continue reading

Black Tea of Native Varieties by FRONT in Shimoda – My Sweet Ambers Pt.8

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Local specialty teas can let us remember our feelings or memories in the travels. Let’s say, local specialty teas are memento of travels in each area. A black tea by “FRONT” remind me my memories in Shimoda. The black tea … Continue reading

Hana Iro Oolong from Makinohara Tea Estate – My Sweet Ambers Pt.7

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Hana Iro Oolong Tea is specialty oolong tea produced by Yamasen co. ltd. on Makinohara upland. This specialty oolong tea has a fine fragrance like flower. This aromatic feature derives its name, “Hana” means “flower” in Japanese. Generally oolong tea … Continue reading

Specialty Teas by “FRONT” in Shimoda – Front Line for Overseas Communication

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“FRONT”, the special shop locating in front of Shimoda station, sells various local products in Shimoda region, the tip of Izu peninsula. The name seems to be derived from the historical aspect of Shimoda as a front line for trades … Continue reading

Shizuoka Teas Everywhere – HARIMA-YA Tea Stand in Front of Himeji Castle

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Himeji city had been established as a castle town of Himeji Castle. HARIMA-YA tea stand has been established since 1948 in front of Himeji Castle. The statue of matcha soft serve and the board describing soft serves of matcha and roasted tea are … Continue reading

Shizuoka Teas Everywhere – Kobayashi Tea House under the Shade of Himeji Castle

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Himeji city had developed as a castle town of Himeji Castle. There are many traditional stores around Himeji Castle. Kobayashi Tea House (Its trades name is “Kobayashi Matsuju-en Co. Ltd.”) has been established since Meiji 8th, 1875. This tea store also … Continue reading

Fujieda Black Tea – My Sweet Amber Pt.6

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“Fujieda Wakocha”, a local specialty black tea produced in Fujieda tea estate, had been launced by Mitsui Norin Co. Ltd. as a ready-to-drink. Mitsui Norin Co. Ltd., which is a subsidiary of MITSUI & CO., LTD., developed this black tea … Continue reading

Japanese Black Tea Conference in HandShake Lounge in Ginza

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Japanese black tea conference was hold in HandShake lounge on 10th floor of Itoya in Ginza, Tokyo at 2nd and 3rd September. A variety of the finest black teas were displayed and served for tasting on the lounge by the … Continue reading

Shizuoka Teas Everywhere – Koriyama City, Eastside of Lake Inawashiro

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I’d like to share the information about the tea stores in Koriyama city, which  somehow similar to Makinohara region. The city had been developed by former Samurai in Meiji period. This history is similar to the establishment of tea plantation … Continue reading