The following is a quote from a website that deals specifically with Dragonware. The site is www.dragonware.com They are very informative. "Dragonware is the term used to describe porcelain items with a raised...
So, you found a teapot marked 'Japan' at a garage sale, you want to sell it on Ebay and you know nothing else about it, right? I am not an expert but I do know one or two important things. Here are some very...
The topic of Kamikaze Cups (Japanese Military Sake Cups) has come up over and over again in the eBay group OSAKE. There are many experts on this subject and I want potential eBay buyers to know that it is...
Matcha and the Japanese Tea Ceremony In Japan Matcha is used primarily for the Japanese tea ceromony. Matcha is grown in the Shizuoka Prefecture of Japan. The Shizuoka Prefecture of Japan has been producing...
How to Properly Make Japanese Matcha Here's what you will need: High quality matcha Matcha bowl (Matchawan) Tea Whisk (not optional!) Bamboo Matcha Spoon(You really do need one of these too!) Matcha...
The Legendary Origins of Tea The story of tea began in ancient China over 5,000 years ago. According to legend, Shen Nung, an early emperor was a skilled ruler, creative scientist and patron of the arts. His...
The following is a step-by-step method to brewing green tea, just as is done in Japan.This recipe is for preparing 3 cups.Adjust water and tea quantity to desired amount.Boil Water in an Ordinary or Electric...