Founder's Blog
Nishio Matcha — Flatlands, Mineral-Rich Soil, and Twenty Percent of the Harvest
Nishio Matcha from Aichi Prefecture is considered the gold standard of Japanese tea culture. Learn about cultivation, tradition, and quality characteristics.
Matcha Schale — Wie Sie die richtige Chawan finden
Die Matcha Schale verbindet japanische Keramiktradition mit täglicher Teepraxis. Ein Leitfaden zu Formen, Glasuren und der Bedeutung der Chawan.
Yame Matcha — Tana-gake, Competitions, and 600 Years of Tea
Yame Matcha — Tana-gake shading, 600 years of tea cultivation, and the biochemistry behind one of Japan's finest Matchas from Fukuoka Prefecture.
Gyokuro — Japan's Most Concentrated Green Tea
Gyokuro: 20+ days of shading, triple the theanine content of Sencha — Yame vs. Uji, brewing at 50–60 °C, and the biochemical secret behind the Umami flavour.
Uji Matcha — Origin, Blending, and the Question of the Label
Uji Matcha: What the label really means — blending, origin, stone-milling, and why producer transparency matters more than the name.
Ceremonial Grade Matcha — What the Term Actually Means
Ceremonial Grade Matcha is not an official standard — it's a marketing term from 2010. Which Japanese quality grades actually matter, and why the cultivar counts for more than the label.
Oribe — Green, Asymmetrical, and Deliberately Different
Oribe ware combines bold asymmetry with copper-green glaze. An introduction to its history, technique, and aesthetic revolution.
Bizen — Unglazed Ceramics Shaped by Fire
Bizen ceramics without glaze: Hidasuki, Goma, Sangiri, Yohen — the four surface effects of the 14-day Anagama wood firing explained, with a buyer's guide.
Hagi-yaki — The Ceramic That Changes with the Tea
Hagi-yaki connects Korean roots with Japanese tea culture. Discover the history, materiality, and transformation of this ceramic tradition.
Matcha in Munich — UNEARTHED and the City's Tea Culture
Matcha in Munich brings together Japanese tea culture and ceramic craft. Discover quality, preparation, and how to find the right match in the city.
Katakuchi — A Pouring Bowl Between Japan and Europe
The Japanese Katakuchi form combines elegant functionality with ceramic variety. From Sake to Matcha — a look at tradition and craft.
Hohin — No Handle, by Design
Hohin teapots embody the art of Japanese tea preparation. Discover the history, craft, and use of these handle-free pots.
