International Edition No. 2 , October 2024 – Japan: The tea families of Kagoshima

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Japan: The tea families of kagoshima

The second international issue takes you deep into Japan’s tea traditions, with a special focus on the tea families of Kagoshima. Explore the unique flavours of Japanese tea, the art of tasting and the role of soil in cultivation. Discover how Japan’s tea culture is linked to France, New York and beyond, and find out which vessel is best suited to each tea. Plus insights into matcha cafes, fair trade, alpine herbs, and the science of caffeine. Or a trip into the mysterious world of world-famous Czech ceramics? Let’s go!

This issue contains translated articles from German editions, as well as articles produced exclusively in English.

Content:

• JapanThe tea families of Kagoshima
• CultivationThe healthy soil pioneer
• FlavourThe unknown taste of Japan
• TastingThe essence of Japanese tea Culture
• France & JapanA mutual appreciation
• New York & Japan Between streets and stars
• Japanese styleWhich vessel for which tea?
• Tips & typologyJapan’s green diversity
• Matcha cafsFinding the perfect cup
• OutdoorAn ideal companion in nature
• FairtradeExperts explain what matters
• Sri Lanka & MalawiTwo companies lead the way
• Spiced TeaThe gentle kick of masala chai
• AlpineHerbs The summery scent of the mountains
• CaffeineThe Science behind the gentle kick
• CeramicsA visit to Czech artists
• Language of teaWhat is the meaning of Wuwei?