Steeping Guide
Start with the basics. It's prudent for every green tea lover to have a good foundational knowledge of all things green tea, to begin with the kata (型) factor as you delve into Japanese green tea culture.
Kata (型) refers to the prescribed precise way of learning anything. Most people associate kata with karate, but it’s an element that’s inherent to general Japanese culture. There’s a proper order and manner of doing things.
If you're a new green tea aficionado, cover the basics by going through our collection of informative articles. Seasoned green tea drinkers can confirm their knowledge as well as pick up bits of information they may have missed before.
What does Umami mean for Tea Drinking?
Do you love tea? Discover the hidden flavor sensation that is umami and take your tea drinking experience to the next level! In this article, we explore the meaning of umami, how it relates to tea, and the health benefits that come with this unique taste. Whether you're a tea connoisseur or just starting your tea journey, this article is a must-read. Click now to uncover the secrets of umami in tea!
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.
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.
Green Tea Science Part 6: Everything You Need to Know About Green Tea and Collagen
Welcome to Part Six of the Green Tea Science series! This article will answer Everything You Need to Know About Green Tea and Collagen. We're going to cover important topics relating to green tea and collagen.
Why Is Matcha More Expensive Than Other Types Of Tea?
Matcha green tea has risen to popularity throughout the world in modern history. It is known for its quality and taste, yet some have wondered why it is usually more expensive than other types of tea. There are several factors that influence the quality and therefore the cost of matcha green tea. This article discusses those factors as well as how to get the best quality matcha green tea.
Green Tea Science Part 5 - Methylated Catechins - 10 Commonly Asked Questions and How You Can Benefit
Welcome to Part Five of the Green Tea Science series! This article will answer 10 Commonly Asked Questions and How You Can Benefit. We're going to cover important topics relating to commonly asked questions of green tea benefits.
Does Adding Lemon to Japanese Green Tea Enhance the Benefit?
Adding lemon to green tea can make a big difference in how it tastes and it also boasts numerous health benefits! Learn more.
What is Yabukita (やぶきた)
There is clearly more to green tea than meets the eye. It is as diverse as most marketable crops are. While all tea plants belong to the same Camellia Sinensis family, they still manifest differences in shape, color, taste, aroma, etc. That's because they come from different cultivars.
The Process Behind Your Cup of Matcha
With the clamor of knowing every “behind-the-scene” of simply everything under the sun, from sumptuous food to shoemaking, have you ever wondered how matcha is made? While we have already talked about how Camellia Sinensis should be shaded before being harvested and the leaves to be deveined, removing the stems and the veins to produce tencha, once you find out, you will realize how so much patience, time, effort, and care is being given in every spoonful of matcha.
Green Tea Science Part 4 - Everything You Need to Know about Green Tea and Vitamins
Welcome to Part Four of the Green Tea Science series! This article will answer 15 commonly asked questions about green tea and vitamins. We're going to cover important topics relating to vitamins and green tea, including how much green tea is in vitamins and much more.
Tea Lover Tours in Japan and Online
Now that COVID is becoming a thing of the past, Japan finally opened up to the world for the tour.
Here are the latest tours in 2022, specifically targeting people who love tea hosted by Arigato Japan, the pioneer for English-speaking Japanese tours for many years, featured by the New York Times Travel Shows, CNN Travel, and more.
Here are the latest tours in 2022, specifically targeting people who love tea hosted by Arigato Japan, the pioneer for English-speaking Japanese tours for many years, featured by the New York Times Travel Shows, CNN Travel, and more.
5 Ways To Drink Tea To Detoxify Your Body
It's always relaxing and refreshing to drink tea early in the morning, late afternoon, or any time you need a boost from stress and hectic schedule. Its antioxidant properties detoxify the body, getting rid of harmful free radicals to promote overall health and wellness. Also, it’s believed that regularly drinking tea can reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Japan’s Greatest Culinary Combo: Green Tea With Rice
Nowadays, people put Japanese green tea into almost everything. Just a few of the more unique green tea combos include green tea alcoholic beverages, green tea fudge bars, and, of course, the ever popular green tea Kit Kats. However, there’s one green tea combination that’s been a standard in Japanese cuisine for centuries. We’re talking about green tea-rice.
Everything You Need to Know about Genmaicha (玄米茶)
With the many varieties of Japanese green tea, there are some varieties that many people do not know a lot about. Genmaicha is a delicious green tea but is lesser-known than other types. Do you know how to make Genmaicha tea at home? Do you know how to store it? This article discusses the high points of Genmaicha tea, as well as reputable sources that you can purchase it from.
How to Make A Hojicha Oat Milk Latte
Here is a video and recipe of how to make Iced oat milk latte with Hojicha (Japanese roasted tea) Loose Leaf or powder Tea
How Do You Make Matcha Tea At Home?
With so many articles, websites, and resources out there about matcha green tea, it can be difficult to pinpoint a good recipe and to know how to make a delicious cup of matcha green tea. This article discusses what matcha green tea is, why it is so popular, how you can make it at home, and multiple reasons how matcha can benefit your health.
Everything You Need To Know About Japanese Hojicha Tea
Hojicha is a very popular type of Japanese green tea. It has many differences from the tea most are familiar with, and some do not know different aspects of it. Do you know how it is different from Chinese roasted tea? Do you know how to brew Hojicha for the best flavor? Did you know you can find good Hojicha no matter where you live? This article discusses everything you need to know about Hojicha green tea.
How to Brew Tasty Japanese Green Tea
Japanese green tea can be brewed in any number of ways. In this article, we will go over the Simple Way and the Advanced Way for brewing tasty green tea as well as tips for cold brewing.
The Simple way is how most Japanese people consume green tea every day; the Advanced Way is what is being followed by professional green tea producers who recommend the best approach for brewing the tastiest Japanese green tea.
Green or Brown? What the Color of Your Brew Says about Your Green Tea
Green tea products all come from the same Camellia sinensis species of plant. How come some green tea leaves produce a green brew while others create a brown one if this is the case? Even if the tea leaves are green, they can still make a different-colored drink.
Tea & Oat Milk - A Cup of Good Choices
I went to Blue Bottle Coffee the other day and ordered a matcha latte. I noted that the store's default milk is oat milk and not whole milk, as what would typically be expected. This gave me a slight pause. I know oat milk is currently very popular. Still, before this visit, I hadn't really considered that it might be made the default milk in coffee shops and other similar establishments.
Benefits Of Steeping Green Tea Over Boiling Or Simmering
Steeping tea is a process that allows the flavors and antioxidants to develop in the tea. Boiling or simmering green tea destroys these flavor and antioxidant properties. Steeping vs. boiling or simmering tea can differ in taste and health benefits.
Tea vs Wine
When you think of the tea you drink or purchase, do any adjectives come to mind? Are there any details you pick out in the tea that help explain its uniqueness? This article will explore that link and to explore a different side of tea that may often be overlooked. I’m convinced that the digger you deep into these two drinks, the more there is to love and appreciate. Perhaps its time for you to start digging as well!
The History of Japanese Green Tea
Green tea became a staple drink, and we will show you how Japanese green tea turned into a worldwide sensation.
You will learn how the Matcha and tea ceremony were created, and how Samurai culture was affected by tea!
You will learn how the Matcha and tea ceremony were created, and how Samurai culture was affected by tea!
10 green tea mistakes: Don’t do these mistakes when brewing green tea
Green tea tastes great, especially when you try a sample of it on groceries and tea festivals. When you got home and brewed your tea, the result is having a bitter green tea or just a drinkable tea that lacks flavor. Cheer up! You just did not know how to brew green tea right. Please don't give up on tasting good green tea, and let's learn how to make it right by discussing the following mistakes.
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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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