As the water was poured slowly into the teapot, the delicate leaves unfurled, revealing a vibrant green hue. The tea turned a beautiful golden-green liquor in the Gongdao after brewing...

Shiro Matcha is unique to Hvala, and possibly a world first - matcha made from white tea leaves instead of green tea leaves. When you sip on our Shiro matcha latte, you're not just drinking tea; you're indulging in an experience that celebrates innovation, honours tradition and upholds exceptional craftsmanship.

Takachiho, a rare single cultivar, was specifically developed for kamairicha. Named after a town in Miyazaki, it unfolds in the cup with a golden hue, subtle astringency, and a gentle sweetness reminiscent of sweet corn and vanilla cake.

At Hvala, we believe in cherishing every moment, and through our Ichi go Ichi e series, we invite you to experience teas that are as unique and special as the moments they create. For this edition, we bring you a tea that speaks to both history and innovation—our Organic Kamairicha Ichouka.

At Hvala, we believe in the beauty of every fleeting moment, which is why we’re thrilled to introduce our latest 'Ichi-go Ichi-e' tea in the series - Karabeni Single Cultivar Oolong. This tea is a masterpiece of both tradition and innovation, crafted by a family tea farm in Shizuoka.

Hana is a celebration of Wazuka's centuries-old tea culture and the spirit of spring itself. Each sip is a reminder of the delicate beauty of cherry blossoms and the sense of renewal that comes with the changing seasons.

Agile, experienced hands plucking at the tender shoots; it has to be quick, lest the best harvest period is over. Bags upon bags of leaves are collected, all seemingly the same to the untrained eye. But the adept farmers are able to differentiate them simply by sight and touch — the morphology of the plant reveals its cultivar.

Wild and non-conforming, the zairai is a remarkably rare tea plant that is often overlooked for other more famous cultivars. An old world tea that requires immense dedication and finesse to harvest and process, one wonders whether it will rise in prominence or fade into obscurity as time passes.

The test is not about time, but about spirit. Holding fast to the belief that tea breeds conversation among individuals, Kenry Peh, at the helm of the fourth-generation family tea business, Pek Sin Choon, is up for the test of spirit. 

From smelling great, cleaning well, adding nutritious boost for plants, being beauty hacks to adding extra taste, reused tea leaves are a great way to save the environment after enjoying a cuppa.

A queer and less-known taste, the genmaicha is a union of two classic Japanese flavors — roasted rice and green tea. Together, the genmaicha has an herbaceous taste that is...