The 2025 Matcha Shortage: What’s Really Happening in Japan?
If you’ve had trouble finding your favorite matcha lately, you're not imagining things — the 2025 matcha shortage is real. At Mizuba, we believe education is a core part of...
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The 2025 Matcha Shortage: What’s Really Happening in Japan?
If you’ve had trouble finding your favorite matcha lately, you're not imagining things — the 2025 matcha shortage is real. At Mizuba, we believe education is a core part of...
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Why Is Hojicha Spelled Three Different Ways?
Ever wondered why hojicha appears as hōjicha, hojicha, and houjicha? The variation comes from different romanization methods of the Japanese word ほうじ茶. While all three spellings refer to the same delicious roasted...
A Guide to Harvesting Tea Leaves: An Essential Process in Japanese Green Tea
As with all processes in crafting Japanese green tea, harvesting tea leaves is an intricate skill that takes years to master. Much of the year is dedicated to the elaborate...
Hosting with Japanese Green Tea – try these 5 Teas and Food Pairings
Entertaining with tea is a fun way to explore different flavor profiles and introduce friends and family to the art and beauty of Japanese green tea. A cup of heritage...
Everything You Need to Know About Catechins in Japanese Green Tea – what is EGCG?
We've all heard of the countless benefits of drinking Japanese green tea. But today we're getting down to the science of the incredible antioxidants that make up about a quarter...
What is Shincha?
新茶 Shincha, also known as "new tea" or "first flush tea," holds a significant place in Japanese tea culture. It refers to the very first harvest of young tea...
The Best Way to Drink Green Tea
By Mariah Bourne You’re sitting outside on your deck enjoying a Matcha Moment as the first signs of spring are starting to peek through. Flowers are budding. Birds are chirping....
What is Hanami? The Significance of Sakura in Japanese Tradition
By Mariah Bourne Taking a moment to stop and admire the flowers is one of the most beautiful parts of spring. Appreciating springtime is common all over the world, but...
The Importance of Green Tea Steaming
By Mariah Bourne + Lauren Danson Brewing fukamushicha in a red Tokoname kyusu As soon as the tea leaf is plucked from the plant, every step of tea processing is...
Can You Reuse or Rebrew Loose Leaf Tea?
By Mariah Bourne & Lauren Danson You've just brewed the last of your sencha, and your next order won't be in until tomorrow. Then the question arises – can you...
How to Brew Green Tea: 7 Mistakes You Might be Making
Do you know how to make green tea the “right way''? Making tea may seem straightforward on the surface — perhaps you just boil some water, pour it into a...
What is Astringency in Japanese Green Tea?
The Difference Between Astringency and BitternessBy Mariah Bourne Every style of Japanese green tea boasts unique, complex flavor profiles and nuances that excite our feelings and senses. Astringency and bitterness...
What is a Tea Cultivar?
By Lauren Danson + Mariah Bourne In the world of Japanese green tea, understanding cultivars vastly expands your capacity to appreciate the art of tea growing. A tea cultivar is...
The Myth of Decaf Japanese Green Tea: Decaffeination Processes
By Mariah Bourne If you’re sensitive to caffeine, having a cup of decaf tea may seem like your best option. We’ve all heard that decaf tea has the same benefits...
Understanding High-Quality Japanese Green Tea
By: Mariah Bourne Venturing into the world of Japanese green tea is exciting but can sometimes be overwhelming if you’re just getting started. As you embark on your journey, understanding...
How to Store Matcha Powder and Japanese Loose Leaf Teas
Our farmers take great care in growing and harvesting your matcha and loose leaf teas, so naturally, you’ll want to take great care in properly storing it in order to...
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