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The Art of Milling Matcha - Part 1 - River & Stone Tea

The Art of Milling Matcha - Part 1

The Art of Milling Matcha I've spent many, if not most, of my blog posts talking about the artistry that goes into growing the tea we use to mill our...

The Art of Milling Matcha - Part 1

The Art of Milling Matcha I've spent many, if not most, of my blog posts talking about the artistry that goes into growing the tea we use to mill our...

Hand-Picking Vs. Machine Harvesting - River & Stone Tea

Hand-Picking Vs. Machine Harvesting

Today, I want to discuss the harvesting methods used for tea and how these methods can significantly impact the quality of the final product. Basically, there are two main methods,...

Hand-Picking Vs. Machine Harvesting

Today, I want to discuss the harvesting methods used for tea and how these methods can significantly impact the quality of the final product. Basically, there are two main methods,...

What Makes Wazuka Special? Part Two. - River & Stone Tea

What Makes Wazuka Special? Part Two.

Recently, I wrote about the unique history of Wazuka as it relates to tea. Now, I'd like to dive into what makes Wazuka so special, beyond its historical importance. At...

What Makes Wazuka Special? Part Two.

Recently, I wrote about the unique history of Wazuka as it relates to tea. Now, I'd like to dive into what makes Wazuka so special, beyond its historical importance. At...

Is All Shade Created Equal? - River & Stone Tea

Is All Shade Created Equal?

Somehow, I've managed to get even geekier about tea this past week. Seriously, the abundance of tea-related research that is out there regularly amazes me. There are so many scientists...

Is All Shade Created Equal?

Somehow, I've managed to get even geekier about tea this past week. Seriously, the abundance of tea-related research that is out there regularly amazes me. There are so many scientists...

Why is the Best Tea Picked in Spring? - River & Stone Tea

Why is the Best Tea Picked in Spring?

As you may know, we recently received our 2025 harvest within the last month. This is a typical pattern for us: we offer the largest selection of teas around June...

Why is the Best Tea Picked in Spring?

As you may know, we recently received our 2025 harvest within the last month. This is a typical pattern for us: we offer the largest selection of teas around June...

What Makes Wazuka Special? Part One - River & Stone Tea

What Makes Wazuka Special? Part One

You likely have heard me mention Wazuka before. Or, if not from me, you've heard it spoken of somewhere in the world of matcha. But what is Wazuka, and why...

What Makes Wazuka Special? Part One

You likely have heard me mention Wazuka before. Or, if not from me, you've heard it spoken of somewhere in the world of matcha. But what is Wazuka, and why...