When we talk about #Japanese green #tea, we’re faced with an enormous variety of types. So, what are the different kinds of green tea? Today, let’s talk about #Sencha 煎茶.
Sencha accounts for 60% of all green tea produced in #Japan. It refers to an unshaded first-flush tea (first harvest), where only the first 2-3 leaves are picked during spring (late April to early May). The processing method for Sencha was codified in 1738 by Nagatani Soen and is still used today.

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"Springlings"
Teableau for 03/31/26

Bunnies spring in Spring.

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"Spring Fling"
Teableau for 03/23/26

When I saw this cup & saucer set at the thrift shop, I thought it might be a pretty close match to a certain tea cozy I had. I think I was right.

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"Sunday, Serene Day"
Teableau for 03/22/26

What with all that serenity, I never got around to posting yesterday's teableau on time.

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Sipping Serenity: Exploring Jiaguan’s Green Tea Fields and Quiet Countryside

品茗静谧：走进夹关的绿茶田与静美乡野

Nestled just beyond the bustle of Chengdu, Jiaguan offers a gentle escape into a world shaped by misty hillsides and vibrant green tea fields. Wandering through its countryside feels like stepping into a slower rhythm, where farmers move with practiced ease among rows of tender leaves and the air carries the soft fragrance of fresh tea. The landscape unfolds in quiet layers—bamboo groves, winding footpaths, and small villages that seem untouched by time. It’s the type place where serenity isn’t something you search for; it’s something you breathe in with every sip and every view.

坐落在成都喧嚣之外的夹关，仿佛是一处温柔的避世之地，由薄雾缭绕的山坡和生机盎然的绿茶田共同勾勒而成。漫步在这里的乡间小路上，仿佛踏入了更缓慢的节奏，农人们在一排排嫩绿茶叶间娴熟劳作，空气中弥漫着清新的茶香。层层景致静静铺展——竹林、蜿蜒的小径、仿佛被时间遗忘的小村落。这里的宁静无需刻意寻找，它随着每一口茶香、每一眼风景，自然而然地沁入心间。

As Jiaguan’s gentle landscapes linger in your mind, it’s hard not to imagine yourself wandering those quiet paths and breathing in the fresh tea‑scented air. If this little escape sparked your curiosity or brought back your own memories, I’d love to hear your thoughts—share them in the comments and join the conversation.

当夹关的温柔风景在你心中慢慢沉淀时，你或许也会想象自己走在那片静谧的茶香乡野中。若这些画面勾起了你的好奇，或让你想起了某段旅途，不妨在评论区分享你的想法，一起聊聊这份宁静的魅力。

"Cuddle Up"
Teableau for 03/19/26

Cats are good cuddlers (except for the ones that aren't).

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