Himenoen is a historic tea manufacturer in Oita with over 100 years of experience since 1907 (Meiji 40). I am glad I did not miss the chance to try their products when travelling to Kyushu last time. It is gorgeous to know Japan is not only famous for green tea only, but also Japanese-style black…
Jack Farm (Japan)
What would you think about when talking about green tea? The answer would be Japan for me. In Japan, the Japanese do not only care about the taste of tea but also the way you drink it (tea ceremony), which makes Japanese green tea gain a high reputation internationally. While tea bags are the…
Nara Yamato Cola (Japan)
Since the first cola was invented in 1886, cola has become one of the most popular drinks globally. While the recipe is a top secret for Coca-Cola, craft cola is derived from this trend. Among all the craft cola launched, Yamato Cola from Nara is unique and worth a try! Nara Yamato Cola took 8…
MT WAVES (Hong Kong)
When we talk about milk tea, the first impression might be Taiwanese milk tea. But have any of you drank HK-style milk tea in the past? There is a standard for HK-style milk tea no matter how times go on. Unlike coffee and tea, the best HK-style milk tea is always served in “Cha chaan…
Kanefuku (Japan)
Mentaiko – a common ingredient in Japan which is orange in colour with a spicy and salty taste. For easier understanding, it is the roe of cod. There are many brands of mentaiko in Japan, but I would like to introduce Kanefuku specifically. Established in 1971, Kanefuku has been passionate about mentaiko production since then….
DEVIL’S TEA (Alcohol) (Hong Kong)
Honour to have the chance to enter the Restaurant & Bar Exhibition hosted in Hong Kong this month. It is great to see many international brands gather in the exhibition hall, and today, I would like to introduce Devil’s Tea – a small company based in Hong Kong that sells unique alcoholic drinks. Hong Kong…
Hachinohe Juuzen Bussan (Japan)
Burdock – is one of the superfoods always recommended. Burdock root tea is very common nowadays; however, have you ever tasted of burdock snacks? Hachinohe Juuzen Bussan in Aomori (Japan) has launched burdock snacks for years. Production of burdock in Aomori is number one in Japan; locally processed means long-distance delivery is not required, which…
Guozi Shule (China)
When we think of tea, China is always one of the countries we think of. Ready-to-drink tea is popular in Asia but not in Western countries. Guozi Shule is one of the brands that sells ready-to-drink tea in China, with many flavours available — turning traditional tea into trendy drinks for youngsters in China. Juice…
Tour de Tea
When we say tea, the first country to come up with is always Sri Lanka, British or Chinese tea. But the tea house introduced today is from Australia. Tour de Tea is a loose-leaf tea boutique based in Brisbane since 2009. With a wide range of tea, there is always one that matches your needs….
SHINMEI Rice (Japan)
Rice might not be necessary for Western countries, but a must for Asian countries. Almost every country produces rice, but the price of Japanese rice is always higher than the others. It is because the quality of Japanese rice is well-known and unique fragrant for each rice. Looking at the above family chart; indicates how…