May 29, 2023
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these delicious gluten-free Hojicha cookies. Made with roasted green tea powder, they're a healthy and flavorful treat that's perfect for any occasion. Get the recipe now!
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April 14, 2023
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.
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March 13, 2023
Adding lemon and ginger to green tea may provide additional health benefits, but it's not a magic solution for weight loss. Catechins in green tea boost metabolism and fat burning, while lemon and ginger improve digestion and reduce inflammation. A healthy diet and exercise are essential for sustainable weight loss.
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February 14, 2023
Matcha is popular in desserts, but the soothing tea Hojicha (roasted green tea) is popular too in Japan. You might not know that Hojicha can also be used in cakes and confectioneries. Cakes made of tea are delicious and easier to make than you can imagine. It is common in Japan to combine banana and Hojicha in their recipes because of the health benefits and flavor. We will talk about the health benefits before we dive into learning the recipe. Experience Japanese tea snacking in the comfort of your home.
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January 30, 2023
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.
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January 04, 2023
We discuss green tea as an appetite suppressant & how it acts as a weight loss aid and many other benefits of drinking this beverage.
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January 01, 2023
Adding lemon to green tea can make a big difference in how it tastes and it also boasts numerous health benefits! Learn more.
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December 28, 2022
Green tea is known for its various health benefits, especially for adults, ranging from enhanced concentration, reduced risk of cancer and many others.
Japanese green tea has been providing a variety of health benefits to the Japanese and it is one of the reasons why the Japanese people live longer and healthier compared to the rest of the world.
But is green tea good for children?
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November 21, 2022
In this blog, I talk about many things related to Japanese tea and tea culture, but today’s post is a little extra special; today, I want to talk about a person – yes, a person called Sen No Rikyu (千利休).
Without this person and his contributions, the tea culture or Sadou (Japanese “Way of Tea”) we have today would not have existed, and I might not have been here sharing the love of tea with everyone around the world.
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November 14, 2022
We all know the extensive list of the ways in which green tea benefits our health, but is it also good for plants and flowers in my garden?
Read more to find out more and the science behind the reason.
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October 22, 2022
Here is a video and recipe of how to make Iced oat milk latte with Hojicha (Japanese roasted tea) Loose Leaf or powder Tea
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October 15, 2022
Japan has been witnessing a hot tea trend sweep the nation. In recent years, Hojicha, or roasted green tea, has experienced a boom that resounded way beyond the country's tea industry. Quickly recognizing a cool concept, the rest of the world hurried to follow suit and make Hojicha the current rage among tea choices, much like how they embraced Matcha when it first entered pop culture.
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October 12, 2022
Discover the benefits of the Tokoname teapot and how it can enhance the flavor of your green tea. Click now to learn about the history and unique features of this traditional Japanese teapot.
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July 14, 2022
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!
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July 07, 2022
A tea ceremony is one of the essential things to do when you appreciate the Japanese culture. Visiting Japan and learning how to do a tea ceremony is a refreshing experience. Since you don't want to miss it when you get home, let's reminisce about the tradition and get started with these beautiful matcha ceremony tools that you can purchase on Amazon.
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July 05, 2022
So, you love green tea, but you’re not quite sure about this matcha versus sencha business. Maybe you’ve seen matcha at your local market, but you’ve been hesitant to try it because, well, you have no idea what it is. Or, perhaps you’ve only ever steeped your tea and are looking for something new and different to try. Regardless of your motives, the following will clear up any confusion you may have about the differences between matcha and loose-leaf green tea. We’ll cover variations in texture, growing conditions, processing techniques, consumption methods, and price.
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July 05, 2022
5 Essential Storage Rules for Matcha and Japanese Green Tea
Read on to learn how to store matcha the proper way to ensure that you get the most out of this ancient elixir.
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June 30, 2022
There’s a kind of simplicity in tea with the tradition being “add water” and trust that the flavor profile matches the imagination. However, as I’ve fallen into love with tea, there’s a shocking variation in taste profiles. As the tea market continues to grow, there’s all sorts of tips and tricks out there to alter what shapes the taste of your tea.
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June 30, 2022
Eating green tea leaves is safe and may provide health advantages; nevertheless, it is critical to select high-quality tea and eat in moderation.
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June 16, 2022
Discover the effects of drinking green tea on an empty stomach. Learn about the potential benefits and considerations for your health and digestion.
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May 28, 2022
An exceptional choice for tea brewing enthusiasts, these clever filter bags are an ideal way to get the most out of your loose leaf teas! They are strategically oversized so that your tea leaves are able to fully unfurl—giving them the ability to release maximum flavor and aroma! Each pack comes with 144 high-quality filters, that are 100% biodegradable.
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