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Mother's Day: 6 Heart-warming Things To Do For Your Tea Lover Mom

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and you may be wondering what to get your mom. Adding personal touches to gifts is always the way to go, especially with family. A great way to start your search for the perfect gift is by considering your mother's likes and dislikes. By doing so, you won't just show her you went through the effort to get her a gift, but also that you put some genuine thought into selecting it.

Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Tea Loving Moms

If your mother loves tea, you’re i...

We had a booth at the Maum Market at ROW DTLA May 03 12-4PM

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We are excited to join MAUM Market at ROW DTLA on May 03, 12-4 PM!

About the Event

Show:
MAUM Market ROW DTLA

Place:
ROW DTLA
777 S Alameda St., Los Ange...

We will have a booth at the Maum Market at ROW DTLA May 03 12-4PM

We are excited to join MAUM Market at ROW DTLA on May 03, 12-4 PM!

About the Event

Show:
MAUM Market ROW DTLA

Place:
ROW DTLA
777 S Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Google Map)

Date & Hours:
Saturday, March 29: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Ticket:
The ticket to enter to this event is $5.
The event is family and pet-friendly!
Children under 12 and Seniors over 65 are welcome for free without a ticket.
You can reserve an online ticket here.

Parking:
ROW DTLA has plenty of parking on site, and the first 2 hours...

Golden Week and the Japanese Tea Industry: A Story of Celebration and Harvest

While most of Japan goes on holiday to enjoy spring festivals and travel during Golden Week, a different kind of energy buzzes across the country's tea fields. The tea farmers aren’t at rest —they’re racing the clock to harvest the most prized leaves of the year: Shincha (新茶), or “new tea.”

The activities in this holiday season and the tea harvest make Golden Week one of the most special times for Japan’s tea industry.

What Is Golden Week?

Golden Week (黄金週間 / Ōgon Shūkan) is a series of natio...

How I Recharge: My Go-To Ritual as a Business Owner

As a business owner, my mind is always running. There’s always something to plan, fix, or figure out—another decision to make, another opportunity to chase. Even when I try to relax, my brain won’t shut off: What’s next? What if? How can I make this better? It’s exhausting, but that’s the reality of building something you care about.

But no matter how crazy the week gets, there’s one thing I always look forward to: my Sunday morning reset ritual. It’s not just a routine—it’s my lifeline.  And i...

Our Tea and Coffee are Available in Store at TOIRO Donabe, first in the Los Angeles Area

We’re excited to announce that our friends at TOIRO will now be offering a selection of our tea and coffee in their beautiful store in West Hollywood!

They are the very first shop in the Los Angeles area to carry our products, and we couldn’t be happier to partner with such a thoughtful and inspiring team.

Here’s a little more about TOIRO and why we’re honored to be on their shelves.

Meet TOIRO — The Donabe Specialists of Los Angeles
TOIRO is a one-of-a-kind Japanese kitchenware store dedicated...

We Had a Booth at the Spring Market At Homage Brewery, Los Angels - April 20 12-6PM

We’re excited to share that we will be joining the Spring Market at Homage Brewing in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 20th, from 12 PM to 6 PM!

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We Will Have a Booth at the Spring Market At Homage Brewery, Los Angels - April 20 12-6PM

We’re excited to share that we will be joining the Spring Market at Homage Brewing in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 20th, from 12 PM to 6 PM!

Hosted in collaboration with our good friend, Tsugu-san from We Share Record, In Sheep’s Clothing, and Japonesia, this curated marketplace blends vinyl records, Japanese artisanal goods, craft drinks, and amazing food in one vibrant afternoon.

Whether you’re a fan of green tea, coffee, Japanese design, or analog music vibes, this is the kind of event tha...

Where to Buy Quality Matcha and Japanese Tea Outside Japan - 2025 Update

I oftentimes receive inquiries from our Japanese green tea followers, asking whether the Japanese Green Tea Co. offers shipments to countries outside the countries we ship. (Click here to see a list of countries we ship with free shipping)

To answer the question, Yes. 

The Japanese Green Tea Co. ships worldwide. Unfortunately, international shipping costs to foreign countries can be very expensive for many. So, I came up with what I hope is a helpful solution.

I have been researching to uncover...

We had a booth at the OC Japan Fair April 4 - 7 2025

 

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We are excited to have a booth at OC Japan from April 4 - 7, 2025, a legendary event that has been going on for 16 years. 

OC Japan Fair is one of Southern California's largest Japanese cultural festivals, attend...