Author: Alexander Sanson

Shiraore or Karigane?

Posted by Alexander Sanson | Jan 1, 2018 | Beyond the Basics, Industry |

The answer is BOTH! It’s a regional thing: Shiraore is for folks in Kyushu, while those posh folks...

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How does a tea hunter hunt for tea?

Posted by Alexander Sanson | Oct 10, 2017 | Industry |

I’m a Tea Hunter living in Kyushu. It’s here where some of the very best Japanese tea leaves are...

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A beautiful moment with Japanese green tea

Posted by Alexander Sanson | Sep 11, 2017 | Green Tea, Op-Ed |

Holly introduced me to Japanese green tea ten years ago, almost to this day. It was a sencha, and...

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