About tea

How Matcha is Made: From Chabatake to Your Cup

If you’ve ever wondered what goes into creating that smooth, vibrant bowl of matcha, you’re in the right place. At  Chikiriya, we’re passionate about preserving centuries-old traditions while deliv...

Organic Tea

What do you know about organic teas?Japan has specific certification regulations and processes. The JAS, Japanese Agricultural Standards, is a set of labels including Organic JAS which is the equiv...

All about Shincha

All the sweetness and freshness of spring in young picked tea shoots, Shincha.

Nutrients in Tea

Where history and science agree that tea is good for well-being !  Learn more about tea, its history and its nutrients.   

Easy Classification of Tea

There are many different types of tea around the world including teas such as Japanese kombucha and dokudami tea. However, all true teas are originally made with leaves harvested from a single plan...