Never at a loss for news when it comes to ryokucha (Japanese green tea).

This Japanese Restaurant Is The Go-To Spot For Visiting Baseball Megastars — Just Ask Ichiro And Ohtani
Chicago Kalbi in Albany Park looks like an unassuming neighborhood spot until you see the lineup of stars on the wall, including Ichiro, who once ate there six nights in a row.
Posted: April 26, 2024, 1:17 pm
South Korean and Japanese desserts, Vietnamese drinks and more move to North Austin
Nhi Nguyen opened North Austin's Sip Munch Cafe on March 10. (Courtesy Sip Munch Cafe) Check out the latest updates on these 22 Northwest Austin-area businesses. The New York-born clothing brand makes ...
Posted: April 26, 2024, 5:00 am
Evanston’s Best: Bubble Tea
National Bubble Tea Day is April 30, so what better time to develop your newest obsession? It seems Evanston has a veritable glut of Bubble Tea spots, and ...
Posted: April 23, 2024, 8:47 pm
'A way of life': Hundreds attend tea ceremony during the Cherry Blossom Festival
Paula Hinz, Nishida-Mitchell’s friend and co-founder of the Cherry Blossom Festival, emcees her pop-up tea ceremony every year, so that the 200 or so attendees understand what they’re watching. Hinz ...
Posted: April 23, 2024, 8:46 am
From matcha to origami: Beach embraces Japanese culture through unique exchange
Shunsuke Aoki and the Japan Outreach Initiative bridge continents, bringing a taste of Japan to small North Dakota towns, fostering cross-cultural understanding and curiosity ...
Posted: April 22, 2024, 1:01 pm
How to Brew Better Tea
Heat the water to the prescribed temperature. (A kettle with precise settings is especially helpful.) Japanese green and white teas: These teas are delicate and often made using the bud of the tea ...
Posted: April 22, 2024, 12:40 pm
Roasted green tea, a Japanese staple, could boost cognitive performance
Research from Japan suggests that roasted green tea, or houjicha, could help boost mental task performance in those who drink it.
Posted: April 22, 2024, 9:00 am
Ancient Japanese ceremony gives new meaning to a cup of tea
At a temple in Nara, people drink matcha green tea from big, unwieldy bowls for an annual tradition that dates back centuries.
Posted: April 18, 2024, 11:00 am
There's More to Mochi Than Ice Cream—Here's Why You're Seeing the Japanese Food Everywhere
For many people, mochi means ice cream mochi. Individual snack-size desserts in flavors like mango, chocolate, matcha, and black sesame are often the entry point of mochi discovery. The mochi dough ...
Posted: April 17, 2024, 8:42 am
Japanese tea leaves fetch 1.11 mil. yen at auction
The season's first auction of new Japanese tea leaves has been held in Shizuoka City ― renowned for its green tea.
Posted: April 16, 2024, 11:00 am
The Unique Tea Pairing To Try With Your Next Plate Of Fried Chicken, According To An Expert
Just as you would pair wine with certain foods, tea can be paired the same way. We asked an expert for the best tea to pair with fried chicken.
Posted: April 14, 2024, 12:00 pm
What could unlock LDS Church growth in Japan? Two words, says scholar: green tea.
A first-of-its kind study of Japanese members of the LDS Church suggests they are politically more diverse but socially more conservative than their U.S. counterparts.
Posted: April 12, 2024, 5:00 am