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How are specialty tea different from tea sold for masses
Teas are available in different forms with a wide price range and methods of consumption. Some teas have more aroma than the others, or you might find some teas easier to steep than the others. With this in mind, it is better to find the differences between specialty teas and those tea bags sold for masses.
Is Green Tea Addictive?
One of the side effects of drinking green tea is that you can easily get addicted to it. The caffeine in green tea makes it addictive and when regular green tea drinkers do not get their daily cup at the same time, it can leave them weary, lethargic, and irritable and bring down instead their energy levels.
Where to Buy Quality Matcha and Japanese Tea Outside Japan
I have been doing some research to uncover some purveyors who may offer good green tea options in countries outside Japan and the United States. I want my customers to have an alternative to our premium tasty Japanese green tea matcha and sencha if shipping costs from our company to their country would be prohibitive. Click here to see my list.
The Romance and History of Green Tea
In the movie, Karate Kid Part II with actor Ralph Macchio playing the now iconic character of Daniel LaRusso. In the movie, the tea ceremony served as a means for Daniel and Kumiko to offer and accept each other's feelings.
Learn about the roots of the Japanese traditional tea ceremony as well as the health benefits of consuming green tea.
Everything you need to know about Matcha Chasyaku (茶杓)
Are you the type of person who likes to measure all things in everything that needs to be measured? Unless you are the salt bae type of person who could just dash a proximate amount of salt on his steak, most of us want to have the exact amount or measurement in what we are doing to have the perfect experience, be it cooking, art, music and in fact, in almost everything that we do.
What is single origin cultivar?
As market demand continues to develop for specific tea cultivars, perhaps this blog’s entry will provide you the opportunity to educate others. More specifically, this entry’s focus is on understanding “single origin cultivar” with a quick review of cultivars.
Stinging nettle tea (イラクサ) vs benifuki
What separates Benifuuki tea from Stinging nettle tea? Are there any similarities? What are the differences? I want to spend a few minutes talking about these two teas. In part, this is an educational exercise, but more importantly, it may also help you see the value of these teas in a different way.
Everything You Need To Know About Aracha
Gokyuzyo aracha is considered one of the best crude green tea based on taste, water level, aroma, and the quality of the leaf itself. Gokuzyo translates literally to "The Highest Grade" in Japanese. Find out more about Aracha in this article.
What is Japanese Diet Pu-erh Tea? Explained in One Minute
Did you know that there’s tea that can help you diet?
Japanese Diet Pu-Erh Tea - Saryu Soso, is a national award-winning tea that is good for dieting and skin. Pu-Erh Tea is Chinese, but this Japanese Pu-erh tea uses patented bacteria created by research results from Shizuoka University in Japan. Click here to watch the video
Tea vs. Coffee Quiz - 5 Quiz Challenges for you
There are two main breakfast drinks around the world: tea and coffee.
Do you know how they compare?
Try out this quick little quiz and see what you know when it comes to comparing these two perennial morning favorites.
VA Pfau Thompson - Featured Tea Artist
I love and respect artists. Thanks to having this blog and tea-loving communities such asGreen Tea Club Private Facebook Group, I often have the opportunity to meet with great tea artists. I always wanted to use my blog to showcase my personal favorite tea artists who are in the Japanese tea industry. This is my first attempt to do this. Let me introduce beautiful tea art by ceramic tea artist VA Pfau Thompson.
Japanese Green Tea vs. Turmeric Tea - 10 battles you don't want to miss
Japanese Green Tea and Turmeric Tea have risen to popularity thanks to its miraculous health benefits which help to boost our immune system. During this time of the pandemic, Japanese Green Tea and Turmeric have earned a loyal following, however, which drink suits our needs and lifestyle better?
What is Benifuki Tea? Explained in One Minute
Did you know that there is tea good for allergies? This video explains about Benifuuki green tea in one minute. This is a type of green tea that is booming in Japan due to being good for relieving allergies such as seasonal allergies, cedar allergies, hay fever. The study has also shown that benifuki is good for MCAD (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome). Click here to watch the video
Is Benifuuki Tea The Same As Matcha?
Matcha is increasingly becoming a favorite in the world of tea for many. Without question, part of its attraction is the myriad of use cases. Many of you may already know some additional dictions between matcha and other teas but more specifically, what separates Benifuuki tea from matcha? Are there similarities? What are the differences? I want to spend a few minutes talking about these two teas. In part, this is an educational exercise, but more importantly, it may also help you see the value of these teas in a different way.
Does Drinking Green Tea Cause Acne?
Having acne is frustrating. Washing this with facial wash does not help either. Logging entries on your food diary and identifying the food or drink that causes acne can be effective, but how about the acne scars and lesions? It will take time to heal those. Another best solution for faster acne scar recovery aside from putting topical medication, avoiding milk and not eating specific foods is drinking green tea or using green tea bags for pimples. You are wondering now if green tea is effective. Let’s find out!
How to make Matcha Rose Latte
Matcha Rose latte is the perfect blend of premium quality green tea and nut milk and naturally sweetened by honey. The rose petals give it a beautiful but delicate touch and further enhances the sweetness.
Why Does Green Tea Dehydrate You?
Since there’s caffeine in green tea, many believe that it dehydrates drinkers but is this true? Everyone assumes that caffeine-containing drinks automatically cause dehydration because of the diuretic effect. It makes sense to believe that but according to medical studies, green tea rehydrates you. How come? We will find out.
Is Green Tea Good for Dogs and Cats? – Green Tea Quiz
We know that drinking green tea is beneficial to us humans such as using it for weight loss, taking out toxins, being alert, calmness, and many more. Pet lovers are asking if can their pet cats and dogs enjoy the green tea goodness? Let's find out!
How to make Kombucha with Japanese Green Tea
The history of Japanese green tea reveals itself in the way we consume tea or the recipes we try. It helps shape our perception and overall experience of tea. In part, this article is a challenge with respect to your knowledge of tea. In another part, this article is a discussion of kombucha: Can I make kombucha from Japanese green tea? If so, how? But before we begin to outline the how-tos of kombucha, let's review kombucha itself.
Japanese Green Tea vs Chamomile Tea - 10 battles you don't want to miss
Japanese Green Tea and Chamomile garnered a cult following over the years. People drink these beverages for different reasons, some prefer their taste while others often drink them for their wonderful health benefits. Let’s find out which drink suits your lifestyle and health needs so you can figure whether you’re going to purchase Japanese Green Tea or Chamomile Tea.
Gyokuro vs Tencha – What are they and what are the differences?
What do you really know about Gyokuro and Tencha? This article is a reply to some of your questions and a challenge for you to expand the world of tea that you currently enjoy. Let’s take a few moments to dive into gyokuro and tencha and find out what differences and similarities are out there!
Tea for Allergies?! What is Benifuki Tea? - ChaCha's GreenTea Room Video
Did you know that there is tea good for allergies? Benifuuki green tea is a type of green tea that is booming in Japan due to being good for relieving allergies such as seasonal allergies, cedar allergies, hay fever. The study has also shown that benifuki is good for MCAD (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome). Click here to watch the video Presented by ChaCha's Greentea Room Now
How to Make Matcha Smoothie - ChaCha's GreenTea Room Video
Matcha Smoothie - How to Make healthy matcha smoothie with Banana, Baby Spinach, Frozen Grape and Milk. Tips and Tricks to make it tasty and healthy. ChaCha and Kei from the Japanese Green Tea Co. show you step by step how to make in a fun and simple way. Click here to watch the video Presented by ChaCha's Greentea Room Now
All Tea are the Same?! - ChaCha's GreenTea Room Video
What makes Japanse Sencha Green Tea different from English Breakfast Tea? There are so many different types of tea out there. What are the differences? Sencha, Matcha, Oolong Cha, Black Tea, Red Tea, Yellow Tea... Are they all the same? Click here to watch the video Presented by ChaCha's Greentea Room Now
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Japanese Green Tea and Health Blog is collection of articles related to the health benefits of Japanese Green Tea. The blog is focused on scientific research related to Japanese Green Tea, and how it can help benefit people to live healthier lives. Japanese Green Tea is one of the most health beneficial beverages in the world, and its effects are being researched around the world.Author : Kei Nishida
Kei Nishida is a writer, a Japanese Green Tea enthusiast, and the founder and CEO of Japanese Green Tea Company. You can find his published work in Fresh Cup Magazine, Yoga Digest Magazine, T-Ching and more. He is also the author of multiple published books related to green tea.
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