tea

Do all big Japanese cafe chains just give you a tea bag when you order black tea? Let’s find out

Our black tea-loving reporter goes in search of a proper cup of tea at five of Japan’s most popular cafe chains.

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We spill the tea–a guide to all of Japan’s Gogo no Kocha Milk Teas sold in the wintertime

We sampled all 11 flavors of milk tea by the popular brand so that you’ll know exactly which one to grab next for your perfect cuppa.

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Lipton releases Pancake Tea Latte in Japan

Japan’s famous hotcake mix, now available in drinkable form.

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This lucky bag stuffed with green tea made us feel like real adults for once

Nothing makes you feel sophisticated like brewing and drinking the perfect cup of tea!

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Does Starbucks Japan’s new rice cake Frappuccino live up to the hype?

The green mermaid wants us to relax with a cup of tea and a traditional sweet in every mouthful. 

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Enjoy a Japanese tea ceremony in a traditional storehouse

A unique setting for a unique tea ceremony.

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Our top 3 cafes in Azabudai Hills, Tokyo’s newest and possibly swankiest shopping complex

Complex also happens to be located in Tokyo’s new tallest skyscraper.

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Studio Ghibli adds magic to your matcha with new tea ceremony whisk and bowl

Anime characters from My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away are your companions for this special tea ceremony.

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Japanese tea commercial actress created by AI, has some wondering if it’s the scandal-free future

No chance of your spokesperson causing off-camera scandals if they don’t exist off camera.

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Newest Gundam anime robot model kit is made with green tea leaves, smells like green tea

Bandai offers the chance to make a mecha that looks cool and smells nice.

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Alcoholic matcha cocktail base from Sapporo looks like green tea, but definitely shouldn’t be chugged

Matcha no Osake lets you make a variety of green tea cocktails in a snap.

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3 reasons why all Starbucks fans should visit a Starbucks Tea & Cafe in Japan

Only 10 of these special branches exist nationwide, and they each have a vibe that’s like stepping into a traditional chashitsu tea room.

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Electric matcha whisk from Japan serves up frothy green tea in seconds

The “Matcha Former” replicates the hand movements of a tea ceremony teacher.

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Starbucks unveils a new type of matcha latte in Japan

“For relaxing times, make it Suntory time.”

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Starbucks Japan finally makes the iced Matcha Tea Latte a permanent part of its menu

Our resident Starbucks expert heads out to get her cold matcha and milk fix, and finds a unique way to customize it too.

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Starbucks Japan’s Matcha & Crushed Almond Milk Tea Latte tastes better as a float

Who says you can’t have tea with ice cream?

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How to have yumcha like a boss at a new dim sum restaurant perfect for groups or solo diners

Our reporter shares how to navigate the different ways of ordering at the growing Yumcha Terrace Tohsai chain of eateries in Japan’s capital region.

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Starbucks vs. two Japanese rivals – Who makes the best matcha latte?【Taste test】

It’s a three-way battle for matcha mastery in this blind taste test.

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U.K. coffee brand Costa Coffee releases first ever matcha flavor with new Matcha Espresso Latte

A unique take on a matcha latte marks a new path for Costa Coffee!

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We try the four new offerings in the Mister Donut x Gion Tsujiri collaboration series【Taste test】

With two donuts featuring matcha and two featuring hojicha flavor, tea lovers can take their pick of a more traditional take on the humble donut. 

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