Preparing superior kabuse and gyokuro senchas

On an everyday basis, the Japanese consume bancha and sencha teas – generally lower grade ones. Discover how to prepare them.

Tea hasn’t always been sold in the form of a powder. It was once used in the form of a brick. Discover the history of tea.

Do you have a modern samovar? Here’s how to use it, and our top tips.

Matcha

A finely ground powder of green shade-grown tea, matcha is used in Japan in the Cha-No-Yu tea ceremony. Discover how to use it, and our top tips.

What's the ideal complement for your tea? How should you complement it? Discover recipes for tarts, cakes, pastries and more...