A series by Yuki, founder of Tealife, where I break down Japanese tea through real experiments, practical insights, and simple explanations.
From taste and brewing to history and health, each video is designed to help you understand Japanese tea more deeply, and enjoy it in your own way.
Matcha Tips and Hacks
Most matcha advice covers the basics. This section goes further, with uncommon tips and small insights that can completely change how your matcha tastes and feels.
BTL#10
The Secret Behind This Bamboo Scoop Will Blow Your Mind
Best way to store your matcha
And What Actually Matters
When Color Matters, and When It Doesn’t
Loose Leaf Tips and Hacks
Beyond the basics of tea. Small tips that make a real difference in taste and experience.
And What Actually Matters
Japanese Tea Production
Japanese tea follows a production process that’s fundamentally different from most teas in the world. We break down how these processes work — and why they make Japanese tea taste the way it does.
Here’s Why They Taste Nothing Alike
Why It’s Rising (And Why It’s Not Always Better)
How color is created by mixing cultivars
Tea made from shading the leaves slightly less than gyokuro or matcha
And How to Spot It Before Drinking
It’s Not the Plant. It’s the Process!
Japanese Tea and Health
Most people talk about the health benefits of green tea, but very few understand how it exactly works. Without knowing, you may be missing out on a lot of oportunity!
The Truth About Catechins vs Taste
It’s Not the Plant. It’s the Process!
Matcha and Japanese Tea Tools
Go deeper into the tools behind Japanese tea. From everyday essentials to highly specialized pieces, we break down how they work and why they matter.
BTL#11
Why This “Imperfect” Bamboo Makes a Chashaku 3× More Valuable
BTL#10
The Secret Behind This Bamboo Scoop Will Blow Your Mind