tea mag Issue 01 · 2026 tea mag Brew. Pause. Reflect. A magazine by Chado on tea culture, ritual and craft — from the tea rooms of Kyoto to a glass of tea in Istanbul. 01 Brew. Pause. Reflect. Why we made a magazine about tea: an invitation to slow down, notice the details and find beauty in the everyday. 02 Matcha: From Ritual to Modern Culture From Song Dynasty China and Zen monasteries to specialty cafés and social media: how matcha travelled through history, and why it resonates now. 03 Five Objects of the Tea Ceremony Chawan, chasen, chashaku, natsume and kensui: five tools of the Japanese tea ceremony, and the philosophy each one carries. 04 Tea Houses of the World: Kyoto, Taipei, Istanbul Three cities, three tea cultures. Ippodo and Ju-An in Kyoto, Wistaria and Smith & Hsu in Taipei, and Chado Teashop in Istanbul’s Firuzağa. 05 Tea & Chocolate Pairing: A Study in Balance Matcha with white chocolate, Milk Oolong with milk chocolate, Hojicha with dark: five pairings and a simple method for tasting them. 06 Interview: A Conversation with Barış Çekin, Co-Founder of Chado Chado’s co-founder on bringing matcha to Türkiye in 2007, what “the way of tea” means, and why Pu-erh rewards patience. 07 Tea Guide, Part 1: Nine Teas and How to Brew Them Gyokuro, Matcha, Sencha, Kabusecha, Genmaicha, Hojicha, Shincha, Longjing and Bi Luo Chun — origin, character and brewing for each. About This Issue A Magazine for Slow Reading Issue 01 brings together history, craft and everyday practice: the philosophy behind the Japanese tea ceremony, the tea houses of three cities, the art of pairing tea with chocolate, and a practical guide to brewing nine teas. Each article can be read on its own, or the issue can be enjoyed from beginning to end over a quiet cup. Who It Is For Whether you are new to tea or have been brewing for years, tea mag offers something to return to: stories that deepen your understanding of tea culture and ideas you can bring straight to your own table. Download the full issue (PDF)
