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Winter Holiday Break

Winter Holiday Break

Winter holidays in Japan are a time when businesses take a short break. This is when there are thanksgivings and big clean-ups. Find out more about it by reading our blog! ...

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16.12.2025

Exclusive Sen No Rikyū Statue By Sazen Tea

Exclusive Sen No Rikyū Statue By Sazen Tea

Discover an all-new bronze statue of Sen no Rikyū, a Sazen Tea original honoring the grand tea master’s legacy. Crafted by master artisan Masaharu Takenaka, this piece of art embodies the spirit of chanoyu. Order now with a 5% discount until December 31, 2025, and bring Rikyū’s mindfulness into your tea space. ...

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30.09.2025

Warm Up with the Flavors of Fall at Sazen

Warm Up with the Flavors of Fall at Sazen

Discover the essence of fall with Sazen Tea's seasonal selections, from Tsubokiri-matured gyokuro and Hinpyōkai-awarded matcha to warming oolongs and herbal blends. Dive into Japanese traditions like momiji-gari and Tsukimi, plus brewing tips, teaware picks, and cultural motifs to enhance your tea time-perfect for mindful moments as the seasons change! ...

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20.09.2025

SAVE UJI MATCHA ◼︎ SHOP MINDFULLY ◼︎ CHOOSE WISELY ◼︎ HONOR ITS HISTORY → With this blog, we draw attention to the uniqueness of Uji matcha and ask our customers to observe proper shopping etiquette. Read about how we can collectively protect the quality of Uji matcha and ensure that it remains available. ...

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01.07.2025

Matcha Prices Through the Roof

Matcha Prices Through the Roof

What can we expect from the matcha prices and stocks in 2025? Interview with Agnes, our Managing Director, about the shocking price increases without taboos ...

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06.06.2025

Updates and information about incidental service disruptions

Updates and information about incidental service disruptions

System maintenance notice ...

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04.03.2025

Where Did All the Matcha Go?

Where Did All the Matcha Go?

Understanding the Matcha Boom of 2024 and finding the answer to why most of the Ceremonial Grade Matcha sold out for the first time in history ...

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28.11.2024

Koicha vs. Usucha

Koicha vs. Usucha

Understanding the Differences in Matcha Grades and their Preparations ...

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24.09.2024

How we measure the volume of our Tea Ware

How we measure the volume of our Tea Ware

A brief guide for a better understanding of our vessels' and cups' volume. ...

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07.01.2022

Rules of International Shipping

Rules of International Shipping

A short overview of International Shipping; what are the ways, costs and prices, how long does it take, and what should we do to make sure everything goes well. Find some answers here ...

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11.10.2018

Genuine quality Chinese teas from Japan

Genuine quality Chinese teas from Japan

As a Japanese company, why do we sell Chinese and Taiwanese teas? Are they good-quality? Are they worth it? We answer these questions here! ...

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02.10.2018

Introducing Uji matcha to the world

Introducing Uji matcha to the world

Quality, reliability and long history - the reasons to choose branded Uji matcha. Read the thoughts of the owner of Sazen Tea about how we interpret matcha tea at our company. ...

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13.05.2017