Japanese Tea Artisan Interview

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Japanese Tea Artisan Interview

by sherubtse » Nov 1st, '11, 06:44

Here is the link to an interview with a Japanese tea artisan, from Florent Weugue of Teas of Japan:

http://www.facebook.com/notes/teas-of-j ... 1163327253

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Re: Japanese Tea Artisan Interview

by debunix » Nov 1st, '11, 12:01

What a lovely and thought-provoking interview. Thank you for sharing that. And how sad that he thinks loose tea may be on the way out....I sure hope he is wrong about that.

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Re: Japanese Tea Artisan Interview

by tjsan » Nov 1st, '11, 15:35

Interesting interview, but I ran out of questions about the current situation in Saitama in the context of radioactive contamination..
What about 2011 harvest? whether the Saitama tea is allowed to sell?

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Re: Japanese Tea Artisan Interview

by chingwa » Nov 1st, '11, 20:20

I was under the impression that loose teas were experiencing a neo-renaissance... at least on the demand side. but perhaps this isn't the case in Japan?

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Re: Japanese Tea Artisan Interview

by brandon » Nov 2nd, '11, 14:15

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Incredible, thank you...

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Re: Japanese Tea Artisan Interview

by Cole » Nov 2nd, '11, 15:12

That last picture...wow! Sure makes Shinobicha's pictures of those long, slender needles make a lot more sense :lol:

Now I'm thirsty!

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Re: Japanese Tea Artisan Interview

by brandon » Nov 3rd, '11, 10:51

Does anyone know where I can get this tea?

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Re: Japanese Tea Artisan Interview

by Lionel » Nov 3rd, '11, 11:00

"Thés du Japon" sells 3 teas made by Hiruma-san, 2 are still available :

http://www.thes-du-japon.com/index.php? ... ucts_id=11

http://www.thes-du-japon.com/index.php? ... ucts_id=12

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Re: Japanese Tea Artisan Interview

by brandon » Nov 3rd, '11, 11:02

Saw that, I was dreaming of a traditional sencha :(
Maybe I'll try this stuff.

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Re: Japanese Tea Artisan Interview

by Lionel » Nov 3rd, '11, 11:06

Yes, these two teas are quite "special"...but it is really worth giving them a try !
I personnally order teas to Hiruma-san directly. PM me if you want, I can give you information to contact him...

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