When it comes to what we’re sipping on all day, we know that it’s best not to drink our calories and that water is our friend. However, some days (okay, maybe every day) we crave more than plain H2O.

Matcha cold brew drinks in front of Junbi in Livermore. Photo by Jessica Gee. For Bay Area native Jessica Gee, Junbi Matcha & Tea was love at first sip. “I first tried Junbi maybe two or three years ...

Including the $10 shaker that changed how I drink matcha on the go.

Global demand for matcha is skyrocketing, but Japan’s limited production and declining number of tea farmers are causing supply shortages. Major tea manufacturers in Japan have imposed purchasing ...

It’s called the menu adoption cycle, and it’s no accident. See how it works, who powers it, and what kinds of ingredients can and cannot make the cut.

The tea, made from the finely ground powder of green tea leaves specially grown in shade, has been loved by Japan in particular since the 12th century when Buddhist monks introduced the nation to it.

Camellia sinensis is a small evergreen shrub that produces some of the most commonly consumed beverages in the world. The plant has been a traditional remedy for thousands of years, with many ...