Steeping Guide
Let's bond over green tea! There's a distinct social element to the Japanese green tea culture. That's why this page features articles on the association of green tea with deep and strong relationships.
The articles here, which are from selected friends whom we admire, cover everything from the benefits of regularly having tea with family and friends to the green tea recipes you can make for or share with loved ones to the social significance of the green tea Japanese ceremony, etc.
Green tea isn't just for physical and mental health; it promotes social health too. Find out how from the different articles discussing this aspect of green tea advantages. Click here to connect with us as Green Tea Friends and share your lovely tea passion.
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.
How Sharing a Simple Cup of Green Tea Every Day Can Improve Your Relationships
Many people know that green tea has a multitude of health benefits. Not only is it delicious and a great way to boost your energy with little to no crash afterward, but it can also improve brain function and ward off diseases due to its powerful antioxidants.
These health benefits can have positive effects on one’s physical health, but did you know they can also improve mental health and relationships? Here’s how.
5 Japanese Green Tea Recipes to Make with Your Family and Strengthen Relationships
Japanese green tea, or matcha, is a characteristic flavor that is not only popular in Japan but all over the world.
It is traditionally brewed in tea ceremonies, however, many people also brew it to drink at home on a regular basis.
The slightly sweet, bitter, and earthy flavor incorporates well into desserts and other recipes beyond just the tea itself, and making these recipes with your family can be a fun and engaging way to strengthen your relationships.
If you would like to learn more about ways to strengthen your relationships, consider visiting BetterHelp, an online therapy resource.
What is the Japanese Tea Ceremony and How it Deepens Relationships?
The Japanese Tea Ceremony is a special ritual that has existed for centuries in Japan. Many versions of this ceremony exist for different purposes, but all show a deep appreciation for the ritual of brewing and serving matcha green tea.
It is essential for a host to show care and appreciation towards their guest during this ceremony that serves as a special way to deepen relationships.
Matcha ASMR
I have never thought of mixing Matcha with ASMR. When Mykee sent me a link to his video with our matcha, I was like "this is so unique" I have to share this video! Do you like ASMR? Do you like Matcha? If the answer is yes to both, I think you will like this one. Enjoy the world-first (I think) Matcha ASMR!
Virtual Japanese Cooking Class - What is it?
I am happy to share about my good "Green Tea Friend," who has been hosting a Japanese cooking class in Japan started an online virtual cooking class which has been a huge success. It was a privilege for tourists who visit Tokyo to take her class before (3000+ people have attended), but now her class is available online, so I thought that I have to share this news.
I thought of introducing her to you since you love Japan and green tea.
6 Tea Shops In Tokyo You Don’t Want To Miss
I’ve compiled a list of the 6 best places to buy and drink green tea in the nation's capital, some of which you absolutely shouldn't miss! And don’t even think of drinking green tea from your hotel’s room and calling it quits.
How Tea Helps With Mental Health
If you know anything about tea at all, you may be aware that it has many potential curative properties. In addition to this, it is a healthy drink, which might be able to benefit your health in a number of different ways. This article will look at how tea might help with mental health issues.
How to Make Matcha Chocolate Bars & Matcha Dry Cake
Here we are sharing with you some of the easiest and drool-worthy matcha-based preparations that you all must try.
How to make Matcha Chocolate Bars and Matcha Dry Cake
17 Tea Blogs that Would take your Tea Experience to the New Level
There are so many sites out there that talks about tea but let me tell you straight the 17 most useful and captivating tea blogs that would surely make you time worthy to read into.
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.
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.
Japanese Green Tea’s Effect on Women Fitness and Exercise
If you are wondering what are the effects of Japanese green tea in women’s health, you have come to the right place. Because here, we have rounded up 6 reasons why women should find time making and drinking tea in order to enjoy its several benefits after.
Tea vs Coffee – Which Is The Better Caffeine Choice For Runners
A lot of athletes start their day with coffee or tea, especially before their exercise session.
Researcher from WalkJogRun, Mackenzie Jervis, explains the differences between the two from the expert runner perspective.
What Water Filter to Use for Brewing Tasty Japanese Green Tea?
Which water filter is good for making tasty Japanese Green Tea? Water Filter Expert Eugene Nikolajev (Founder of DrinkingWaterBase) answers this question in detail. In this article, he explains different types of water filter and how it can help you to make tasty cup of tea.
How to Make Matcha Macarons - Video Recipe
Japanese Green Tea (Matcha) Macarons – a recipe for these delicious, light, and crunchy sweet treats that perfectly blend Western technique with Eastern flavors.
Layered Hojicha and Matcha Latte
We are excited to feature recipes of layered hojicha and matcha latte introduced by Diana from Foodology.ca. These two recipes are easy to make and looks so pretty and perfect for serving to guest. Enjoy!
Why Tea Is Perfect For A Tee Time?
In this article, Golf Expert Jordan from Golf Influence will share how tea can help you with golf.
A hot dog and a sports drink at the turn, and maybe a few beers on the back 9 is the usual golf course diet for many amateur players. But recent studies are indicating that a sensible caffeine source like green tea can help you keep your head in the game and shave strokes off your score.
Behind the Scene - How We Made the Matcha Video
You might have seen this video.
We made a fun stop-motion video which shows you How to Make Perfect Cup of Matcha.
In this blog post, I share with you how we made this amazing and fun video. It is really a lot of effort, tricks and magic that went into this 30 seconds video.
Shell Ginger Tea - The Secret To Longevity
Since Japan has the highest average life expectancy in the world for the past 20 years, people have been trying to find the secret. One area of Japan known as Okinawa has a fruit known as the moon peach or shell ginger. Is the tea made from this plant the secret to living a long life? This article discusses the different benefits you can get from the shell ginger plant.
How to Make Matcha Okara Cookies - Guest Post By: Pat Tokuyama from All Day I Eat
Matcha Cookie with Okara - Okara is the soy bean pulp that’s left over from making soy milk.
This is a guest post by Pat Tokuyama from All Day I Eat. Pat shows you how to make yummy Okara Matcha cookies in simple steps in his video.
Tips for making tea part of your post-run/recovery routine
I’ll describe in detail what my post-run recovery routine often looks like, I’ll also describe why I think including tea in your post-run recovery routine may make a lot of sense for you (and how it may even help you in your recovery process). My recommendations come from my own personal experience, so if you’re in a slump with your recovery process, you may want to consider my suggestions: particularly if you’re up to trying something new.
Fresh Healthy Recipe - Mango Bubble Tea with Green Tea
Bubble Tea was invented in Taiwan in the 1980’s and got its name from the bubbles that appear after vigorously shaking the contents of the drink. Since then, Bubble Tea has grown in popularity over the years and can now be enjoyed in many different varieties. One of our favorite summer varieties is Mango Bubble Tea which can be made by mixing chilled jasmine green tea with fresh mango or mango ice cream.
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Japanese Green Tea and Health Blog is a collection of articles about Japanese Green Tea's health benefits. The blog focuses on scientific research on Japanese Green Tea and how it can help people live healthier lives. Japanese Green Tea is one of the most health-beneficial beverages in the world, and its effects are being researched worldwide.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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