Craefe in Telok Kurau serves up Japanese-inspired gelato and matcha drinks, including signature pistachio and chrysanthemum ...

Tea has long been associated with ritual. Japanese tea ceremonies are elaborate affairs, often lasting up to four hours, and ...

New products for the hospitality industry and the latest career moves, mergers and acquisitions from suppliers.

The “progressive” tea bar. In 2017, Matchaya went through a brand revamp costing about S$30,000 to convert its takeaway space at The Cathay into a “progressive tea bar”. It had an open-kitchen concept ...

How demand for powdered Japanese tea is leading to global shortages ‘We just can’t keep up’ to the demand for matcha, says one tea farmer in Japan, as social media fuels a worldwide obsession.

Just when you thought the culinary fusion couldn't get any wilder, enter Awadhi matcha biryani and nihari. In this article, ...

Reina has over 10 years of experience with the Japanese tea ceremony (second-degree Urasenke tea ceremony instructor). This is an in-person Adult program. Space is limited.

In the past year, there’s been a proliferation of boba tea brands and matcha bars. Looking at the global adoption of these teas, we’re a bit late to the party but are certainly catching up.

Green tea was introduced to Japan from China in the early ninth century, and was first used for medicinal purposes. Matcha came much later, in 16th century Kyoto -- part of the tea ceremony tradition ...

Matcha is the new drink of choice at hip cafes worldwide, but Japanese producers are struggling to keep up with soaring demand for the powdered green tea. Here's what you need to know about the ...