What is Shincha Tea and What Makes It Unique?

The complicated world of tea is, well, complicated! Thankfully, however, it's ultimately to our benefit as tea lovers. It seems hard to imagine that anything is more complicated than the plethora of teas available at our fingertips in our local grocery store right here, online. With that being said, there are important distinctions to be made that help guide you to the best products to fit your needs. One of those distinctions is to understand the importance of ichibancha (一番茶), which literally ...