The popularity of matcha has skyrocketed, and although it was initially met with skepticism in the West, it has since pushed ...

Minoru Handa, the third-generation chief of suburban tea store Tokyo Handa-en, which sells green and brown tea as well as matcha, says the appeal of matcha is in its versatility. Unlike tea leaves, ...

A new exhibition at the National Museum of Asian Art showcases the longtime cultural meaning in the practice of chanoyu Nathan Pugh - Freelance Writer The Japanese word for a tea ceremony, chanoyu, ...

Matcha, traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies, has exploded into a global wellness trend. Its popularity stems from its unique cultivation, resulting in a nutrient-rich powder packed with ...

Harmony, respect, purity and tranquility may not be what one experiences waiting at a pop-up stand or in a drive thru at ...

Guests at Forté Tea Lounge experienced an authentic Japanese tea ceremony led by Suzuyo Rust, highlighting mindfulness, tradition, and cultural connection through matcha, sweets, and ceremonial ...

TOKYO (AP) — Genshitsu Sen, a former Kamikaze pilot trainee who later promoted peace as a grand master of the Japanese tea ceremony, has died, officials said Thursday. He was 102. Sen had been ...