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Japanese Withered Tea...a new favourite!

By Kym Cooper. Posted September 19, 2022

Let me tell you a little bit of what I have learned about Japanese withered teas and in particular the delightful new entry into my tea catalogue, Yumewakaba. Let me start here, a quote from the producer, Mr Shmizu. “…there is no need to be as “same“ as Taiwanese tea. We explore our own originality to improve the depth of Yumewakaba withering tea in its own right.”

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A collection of Japanese Teas you must try 🗻⛩️🎌

By Kym Cooper. Posted September 11, 2019

There is no mistaking that something happened when I visited Japan for an intensive tea study tour last year. Without going into a huge amount of detail in this week's blog somehow I have grown The Steepery Tea Co's tea catalogue to include 10 Japanese teas. Can you believe it??!! Whilst I love traditional Japanese green teas with all their savoury, thick and umami-ness I have to say I skirt the fringes with some of my other selections in my tea catalogue. So to help you navigate my unique collection of Japanese teas here is a little guide. I only...

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A tea conversation with Marjolein Raijmakers

By Kym Cooper. Posted January 24, 2019 | 1 comment

I first encountered Marjolein Raijmakers via her beautifully curated Instagram feed all about her passion for tea. We love her images but you will understand (because we like our words) that we enjoy reading her captions equally as much. She takes the time to describe the moment, the intention, the experience so well that you feel as though you are right next to her on the journey. Whilst participating in the 2018 Japan Tea Export Council's tea study tour who did I happen to be sitting next to on the first day? You guessed it. The most kind-hearted and loveliest tea person...

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Japan Export Council's 'All about Japan Tea'

2018 Japan tea study tour

By Kym Cooper. Posted October 25, 2018

I can't quite put my finger on why but 2018 has been an incredible year for The Steepery Tea Co. We are moving into our third year of being in the tea business, continuing to learn and evolve, and feel that this year has been pivotal in so many ways. Without a doubt, the highlight was being awarded the opportunity to participate in the 2018 Japanese Tea Export Council (JTEC) tea study tour to Japan visiting Shizouka and Kagoshima prefectures. Today I wanted to share some images and highlights. And if you are interested I might follow up with some subsequent posts about Japan. I have...

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Japanese Withered Tea...a new favourite!

A collection of Japanese Teas you must try 🗻⛩️🎌

A tea conversation with Marjolein Raijmakers

2018 Japan tea study tour

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