JAPANESE TEA
Rooted in Zen Buddhism and shaped by centuries of ritual, discipline, and artistry, Japanese tea culture emphasizes harmony, simplicity, and mindfulness. From ancient temples and noble courts to modern tea houses and family farms, Japan has preserved and perfected its unique expression of tea.
At AN SHIM TEA, we honor this tradition by offering a carefully selected collection of authentic Japanese teas, cultivated with precision and respect by dedicated artisans in the country’s most renowned tea regions.
At AN SHIM TEA, we honor this tradition by offering a carefully selected collection of authentic Japanese teas, cultivated with precision and respect by dedicated artisans in the country’s most renowned tea regions.
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Tea was introduced to Japan from China during the early 9th century by Buddhist monks, who brought back tea seeds and knowledge after studying in Tang dynasty China. Initially consumed in monastic and imperial circles, tea gradually spread across the country and evolved into a refined cultural practice. By the Kamakura period (1185–1333), tea drinking became more formalized, and powdered green tea (matcha) was introduced as part of the Zen tradition. The Japanese tea ceremony (Chanoyu), which grew in the 15th–16th centuries under masters like Sen no Rikyū, helped establish tea as a spiritual, aesthetic, and social practice rooted in simplicity and mindfulness.
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Tea was introduced to Japan from China during the early 9th century by Buddhist monks, who brought back tea seeds and knowledge after studying in Tang dynasty China. Initially consumed in monastic and imperial circles, tea gradually spread across the country and evolved into a refined cultural practice. By the Kamakura period (1185–1333), tea drinking became more formalized, and powdered green tea (matcha) was introduced as part of the Zen tradition. The Japanese tea ceremony (Chanoyu), which grew in the 15th–16th centuries under masters like Sen no Rikyū, helped establish tea as a spiritual, aesthetic, and social practice rooted in simplicity and mindfulness.
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MATCHA
Matcha is a powdered Japanese green tea made from finely ground, shade-grown leaves, offering a concentrated and direct expression of the tea plant. Unlike infused teas, the entire leaf is consumed, resulting in a rich texture, vivid green color, and a pronounced umami profile. Explore this category to discover its depth, cultural significance, and diverse range of styles.
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