Tea Journal
A Journal for Tea Lovers
Discover brewing tips, seasonal inspiration, ingredient insights, and beautiful moments designed to enrich your daily tea ritual.
Tea Journal
Hibiscus Tea and Blood Pressure
If your blood pressure has quietly crept upward, you’re not alone. Discover what the research says about hibiscus tea (rosella), how it may support cardiovascular health, why quality matters — and how to prepare it properly.
The Matcha Boom: What I Saw in Japan, What I Think It Means.
The Matcha Boom: What I Saw in Japan, What I Think It Means
On a recent trip to Japan during Ichibancha season, I visited tea farmers in Kyoto and Shizuoka to see firsthand how global matcha demand is reshaping their work. From climate change and an ageing farming community to the pressures of a worldwide craze, the future of Japanese tea feels both exciting and uncertain. In this piece, I share what I saw, why it matters, and how exploring teas like hōjicha and genmaicha can help us honour the full breadth of Japan’s tea culture — not just the trends.
