Kingston GeeFeb 81 minNeedles to Open LeavesWe often discuss in the shop with customers the things that happen when you steep non-Fukamushi Sencha (Senchas that start as needles and...
Kingston GeeJan 91 minBook Review - A Beginner's Guide to Japanese TeaHello ChaTo Tea Friends, Hope you all had a safe and festive holiday season and a Happy New Year. ChaTo recently began carrying certified...
Kingston GeeAug 28, 20211 minKutani Ceramic Tile/TrivetsSuper cool Kutani ceramic tile/trivets...hand painted beauty. Some have the matching neko. Colorful overglazed enamel decorative...
Kingston GeeJul 16, 20211 minEnormous Mino Yunomi'sReturn of the Enormous 500 ml Mino yunomi’s. Mino Yaki refers to Japanese pottery that was produced in Mino Province, Gifu Prefecture. ...
Kingston GeeJul 2, 20211 minHagi Yaki CeramicsHagi Yagi ceramics...yunomis, kyusus, houhins, and couple sets. No 2 are alike, and with crackle glaze/crazing these teapots and cups...
Kingston GeeJun 25, 20211 minShincha is in!Fuji No Midori, Fuji No Hana, Gyokuro Kukicha from Shizuoka, Zui Un from Kyoto, Yame from Fukuoka, Takumi and Kaori from Kagoshima, and...
Kingston GeeMay 27, 20211 minSakura Color Changing CupMagic Sakura Color Changing Cup. Cold temperatures activate it. Actual elapsed time is 5-6 minutes. Also comes in a smaller size.
Kingston GeeApr 9, 20211 minShincha, an exciting timeShincha ("new tea") is tea that comes from first harvest sencha during spring. It’s only available in limited quantities during the...
Kingston GeeMar 1, 20213 minOscar's Online Tea LectureChaTo participated in Per Oscar Brekell’s online tea lecture yesterday. Oscar (#brekell) is the author of The Book of Japanese Green Tea....
Kingston GeeFeb 18, 20211 minCollective SoulIt all started…watching Sachiko dispense tea samples to one of our customers at ChaTo. I had no idea (at the time) Sachiko was dispensing...
Kingston GeeJan 17, 20211 minThe State of TeaSurfing the internet and Instagram it is surprising and shocking to come across beautiful but also scary scenery like this. It’s...
Kingston GeeDec 31, 20202 minA look back at 2020January/February: Winter Fancy Foods Show at Moscone, I meet Mr. Iwase of Kanei Hitokoto Seicha and people from The World Green Tea...
Kingston GeeDec 18, 20201 minno umami no life...Welcome ChaTo Tea Friends to the ChaTo Blog! My name is Kingston, I post on Instagram as “noumaminolife”. I am the Charista at ChaTo. If...
ChaToNov 27, 20201 minWelcome To Our Web Site!Hello, brew-tea-ful ChaTo Tea Friends! We’re excited to share our new website with you! We hope you'll take some time to look around and...
ChaToNov 25, 20201 minPumpkin-Houjicha Latte Two WaysWhip up two different pumpkin-houji lattes now or any time you want a cozy cup that inspires thoughts of fall. The first recipe uses...
ChaToNov 22, 20202 minMatcha Overnight OatsNo blah oats here! This Matcha Overnight Oats recipe is packed with flavor that comes from matcha powder, vanilla, cinnamon and ginger,...
ChaToNov 17, 20201 minSachiko's Matcha CakeThis cake is a breeze to make with a few pantry staples and has the perfect amount of sweetness to accompany your favorite cup of tea.