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Pesticide Use in Japanese Tea Farming

Pesticide Use in Japanese Tea Farming

One of the things we pride ourselves on is our commitment to natural farming. Our partner farmers never use chemicals or sprays of any kind, holding to standards of farming...

Pesticide Use in Japanese Tea Farming

One of the things we pride ourselves on is our commitment to natural farming. Our partner farmers never use chemicals or sprays of any kind, holding to standards of farming...

Essential Oil w/ flowers

The Science of Great Matcha - Why Freshness Mat...

When Scientists say a tea has a “faint scent,” evidently that means they like it.  The world of tea science is, perhaps surprisingly to a Westerner, flourishing. We don’t hear...

The Science of Great Matcha - Why Freshness Mat...

When Scientists say a tea has a “faint scent,” evidently that means they like it.  The world of tea science is, perhaps surprisingly to a Westerner, flourishing. We don’t hear...

Is Fresher Matcha Healthier? - River & Stone Tea

Is Fresher Matcha Healthier?

The big reason a lot of people turn to matcha is because of the benefit they hope it will bring to their health. That said, most matcha out there isn't...

Is Fresher Matcha Healthier?

The big reason a lot of people turn to matcha is because of the benefit they hope it will bring to their health. That said, most matcha out there isn't...

White Matcha: What Is It? - River & Stone Tea

White Matcha: What Is It?

White matcha refers to milled white tea. White tea is a style of tea processing that involves very little intervention. The tea leaves are picked then dried. The drying slows...

White Matcha: What Is It?

White matcha refers to milled white tea. White tea is a style of tea processing that involves very little intervention. The tea leaves are picked then dried. The drying slows...

Ceremonial vs. Culinary Grade Matcha - River & Stone Tea

Ceremonial vs. Culinary Grade Matcha

Anyone just starting out shopping for matcha will almost immediately be confronted with these two phrases: "ceremonial grade" and "culinary grade." But what do these terms really mean? Read on...

Ceremonial vs. Culinary Grade Matcha

Anyone just starting out shopping for matcha will almost immediately be confronted with these two phrases: "ceremonial grade" and "culinary grade." But what do these terms really mean? Read on...

How Authentic Matcha is Produced - River & Stone Tea

How Authentic Matcha is Produced

The flavor of an authentic cup of matcha simply cannot be beat. There are several factors that may affect, enhance, and even preserve the taste of matcha, but having high...

How Authentic Matcha is Produced

The flavor of an authentic cup of matcha simply cannot be beat. There are several factors that may affect, enhance, and even preserve the taste of matcha, but having high...