Beyond the cup
Ocha tea Journal
Brewing guides, harvest notes from our farm in Shizuoka and a few adventures along the way.
Shizuoka Matcha: A Journey from Leaf to Cup
At Ocha & Co., we believe matcha is more than a drink—it’s a ritual, a quiet moment of reflection in a fast-moving world. Our Shizuoka matcha is crafted with precision and patience, sourced from the verdant mountains of Japan’s most renowned tea-growing region. Every sip reflects the region’s natural purity, cen...
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Yes, You Can Sip Safely: Japanese Tea for Gluten-Free Living
If you’re avoiding gluten—whether by necessity or preference—it’s easy to worry about hidden sources in your favorite foods or drinks. The great news? Most traditional Japanese teas are naturally g...
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How to Say Green Tea in Japanese: Ocha, Matcha, Ryokucha, and More
At Ocha & Co., we believe every sip of green tea tells a story—one that begins in the rolling tea fields of Japan and travels across the world to your cup. If you’re wondering how to say green ...
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Matcha Boba Tea: A Fun and Delicious Fusion of Tradition and Modernity
Quirky, delicious, and packed with antioxidants, boba matcha is the perfect fusion of tradition and innovation. This drink combines the earthy richness of matcha with the satisfying chew of tapioca...
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Shizuoka Green Tea and the Chagusaba Farming Method
In Japan’s renowned Shizuoka region, two distinct approaches to green tea (緑茶) cultivation define the landscape. While large industrial plantations prioritize mass production, small-scale, communit...
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Matcha Before Bed: The Surprising Secret to a Better Night's Sleep
It seems there is no match for matcha when it comes to a good night's sleep It’s official - a couple of cups of green tea or matcha in the day is just the ticket for a trip to the land of Nod. Acco...
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Kyoto Uji Matcha
We’ll be covering the arts and mysteries of tea ceremonies on the Ocha and Co. blog soon. But, in the meantime, ahead of your own personal Matcha moment, we thought you might be interested to find ...
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Why Does Matcha Clump?
Let’s say you’ve purchased some high-grade matcha powder such as Ocha & Co.'s single cultivar matcha but when you open the packet to make some delicious Japanese matcha, you find that there are...
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Matcha Chiffon Cake
How about ringing the changes at tea time and pairing your favourite hot drink with a light, airy Ocha & Co. infused matcha (our premium matcha for baking with) matcha chiffon cake?
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Lead Free Matcha
The results are in: the latest, official, tests by Japan’s leading food and drink scientists reveal that OCHA & Co’s sells LEAD FREE Matcha. It always has been, of course, but can other Matcha ...
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How to store matcha: For maximum freshness
One of the questions we’re most often asked at Ocha & Co is, “How to store matcha to keep it fresh”.
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The Ocha & Co Journal
Tea is more than a drink. Here we share stories from the farmers we work with, the science behind your cup, and the rituals worth keeping.
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Traditional craft, natural farming
Our teas are grown in rich, mineral soils using time-honored Japanese techniques.
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