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

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, attended by over 40,000 visitors annually. 

We are lucky to be approved for such a legendary event!

This year's fair highlight is the Freedom LA Japanese Music Festival, which is included with general admission. This festival features performances by renowned Japanese artists such as MINMI, G...

Our Matcha Wins the Global Tea Champion 2025 and Video Recaps from the World Tea Expo 2025

We are excited to share that our matcha won the Global Tea Champion 2025. 

The matcha category had 5 competitions, and we won all 5. 

Here is the list of the competitions: 

Origin Awards (Japan) - Certificates for the best matcha from production origin


Superior Awards Best Ground Leaf Profile - Awarded for the best leaf profile


Superior Awards Best Cup Character - Awarded for the best cup character


Premium Award (Ceremonial) - Awarded for the best matcha in type


Grand Prize - Awarded for t...

We had a booth at the Maum Market at OCMA March 29 12-4PM

 

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We are excited to join MAUM Market for the first time at OCMA on March 29, 12-4 PM!

Here is a brief about the expo:

Show:
MAUM Market OCMA

Place:
OCMA (Orange County Museum of Art)
3333 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mes...

We will have a booth at the Maum Market at OCMA March 29 12-4PM

We are excited to join MAUM Market for the first time at OCMA on March 29, 12-4 PM!

Here is a brief about the expo:

Show:
MAUM Market OCMA

Place:
OCMA (Orange County Museum of Art)
3333 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (Google Map)

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

Ticket:
This event is free, but please reserve an online ticket here.

This event is a special event for MAUM Market as this is the grand opening of their permanent flagship MAUM store in the museum lobby with a ...

Japanese Green Tea Co. had a booth at the World Tea Expo 2025, Las Vegas

 

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We are excited to announce that we are having a booth this year at the World Tea Expo 2025! (Booth #5322)

This is the first time we have a booth at the World Tea Expo since after COVID. 

If you are considering atte...

Japanese Green Tea Co. Starts Free Shipping to Ireland and other EU countries in time for St. Patrick's Day

Hello to our wonderful customers in Ireland and across the EU!

We have some exciting news just in time for St. Patrick's Day! 🍵✨

We are now offering free shipping on select products to Ireland and several other EU countries. That means you can enjoy your favorite Japanese green tea without worrying about extra shipping costs!

No Import Taxes, No Extra Fees! 🚛

These products are shipped directly from within the EU, so you won’t have to worry about import duties or additional charges—just great t...

Japanese Green Tea Co. will have a booth at the World Tea Expo 2025, Las Vegas

We are excited to announce that we are having a booth this year at the World Tea Expo 2025! (Booth #5322)

This is the first time we have a booth at the World Tea Expo since after COVID. 

If you are considering attending, please contact us from here, and we can get you a discounted ticket at $75 for the two-day event. 

Here is a brief about the expo: 

Show: 
World Tea Expo 2025 
Place:
Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall 
Booth #5322
Date & Hours:
Tuesday, March 25: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday, Mar...

Kawaii & Japanese Green Tea

In November 2024, I visited Japan House in Los Angeles for an exhibit called Yes, Kawaii is Art – Express Yourself.

Wow, it was an eye-opening exhibit for me; I never thought of Kawaii as art.  The exhibit even showed that there is a history of Kawaii.

Then, I wondered if there was any connection between Kawaii culture and Japanese green tea.

Is there a connection between these two seemingly distinct aspects of Japanese culture?

Am I pushing my luck a bit?

I was curious to find out—and what...

Sony’s First Ever Restaurant/Café – Green Tea Sommelier’s Selfish Guide

Sony Park in Ginza (ソニーパーク銀座), Japan, reopened on January 26, 2025, by turning their historical building in Ginza and making it into a park format.

The Ginza Park has a sign saying "Tadaima" (ただいま meaning I'm home in Japanese), and the next building, Hermes, has a sign saying "Okaerinasai" (おかえりなさい welcome back.)

Sony made their first-ever attempt into a restaurant/café in the basement of the new Sony Park.  

The name of the café is called 1/2 (Nibun no Ichi). 

I am fortunate to interview Mr. Na...

Revival Tea Co., Spokane WA - Café Spotlight by Green Tea Sommelier

There is something magical about stepping into a tea shop where the aroma of freshly brewed blends instantly envelops you. Revival Tea Company offers precisely that experience and more.

Last Saturday, I visited Revival Tea Company's café for the first time. Nestled in the heart of Spokane, this quaint spot felt like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.

I like the city of Spokane personally since I also love wine, and they have a lot of wineries around, too, so I try to stop by whenever I am i...