Tea
The one that almost got away — Karabeni Single Cultivar Shizuoka Oolong
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 Matcha 花 - a floral delight
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.
Over Tea and Bak Kut Teh
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.
Ways to Reuse Tea Leaves
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.
All the Tea Feels
Tea drinker and writer, Melanie Lee, shares the spectrum of emotions that tea has brought forth in her life — and finally concluding that tea has that magic of understanding her inner self better.
Escaping City Life To The Utopia of Tea
This autumn, tired of city life and the corporate grind, Julie Wang decided to come back to Wazuka – to slow down, get in touch with nature and rekindle her love for tea.
The Night Sky of Wazuka Mesmerises
We visit the tea farmers in Kyoto, Japan, who are faithfully growing and harvesting the tea leaves. Teruko Azuma tells us of the agricultural landscape and culture of Japan.
Senchado
"The price of this tea is anything from a hundred gold, to half a sen. If you want to drink for free, that is alright too. I'm only sorry I can't let you have it for less." -Baisao
Third Wave Tea
He removed his long sword, the mark and honour of a samurai, to crawl through a small opening into the chashistu. The room was small with only 2 tatami-mat of space, rustic and minimally decorated in muted colours. In such a space, there is only room for two. The host and the guest. They do not speak, for the noise of the world is plenty. And the ceremony is an escape, however brief, from the world.