Japanese tea classes, tastings, and private workshops from Gathered Leaves. Zola 2026-11-13T00:00:00+00:00 https://ed88b683.tea-website-e5n.pages.dev/atom.xml 2026-11-13T00:00:00+00:00 2026-11-13T00:00:00+00:00 Jennifer Griffith https://ed88b683.tea-website-e5n.pages.dev/blog/why-gathered-leaves/ <p>I started Gathered Leaves to bring more attention to Japanese loose leaf tea and the farmers who produce it.</p> <p>In spring 2026, I spent three months interning at Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms. Harvesting and processing tea gave me a closer understanding of the work behind it. Presenting lectures to tea tour guests gave me a chance to share that work with others.</p> <p>Through tastings and hands-on workshops, I want to help more people find Japanese teas they enjoy and feel comfortable brewing them at home.</p> <p>I’ll use this blog to share what I’m learning about tea, its producers, and its preparation.</p>