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What Does Astringency Mean For Tea Drinking?
Green tea has become such a popular drink in recent years that different factors have come to the forefront of tea culture. Astringency (渋み) is a hot topic among tea drinkers but is often misunderstood. What is astringency and what causes it? Why is it such a touchy subject in the first place? What are the basic categories of tea astringency? This article discusses everything you need to know about astringency in green tea.
Oregano Tea Benefits and Some Healthy Tea Snacks
Did you know that oregano, a well-known ingredient in your favorite pizza dish, can also be used for the preparation of a tea that can have an awesome effect on your immune system?
10 Trendy Green Tea Cocktail Recipes You Will Love
Take a look at these 10 green tea cocktail recipes, including shooters and spritzers, to find your new favorite beverage.
How To Tell If Japanese Green Tea Is Good Quality Or Not
With so many companies and brands selling Japanese green tea varieties these days, it can be tricky knowing which tea is the best quality. There are a few different ways of knowing how good your Japanese green tea is. Checking how it looks, smells, and tastes can all be signs of how good the quality is or not. Testing different ways of preparation can also have an effect on the final cup of tea. This article goes into detail on each of these factors to help you figure out how to get the best-tasting cup of Japanese green tea possible!
Japanese Green Tea vs Chinese Green Tea - 10 battles you don't want to miss
Chinese green tea and Japanese green tea both come from the same plant: Camellia Sinensis. However in many ways the similarities stop there. From when and how they're processed to the benefits they serve, Chinese green tea and Japanese green tea differ. Which one is "better" is the subject of this battle, comparing each on 10 ranging criteria.
20 Yummy And Healthy Green Tea Smoothie Recipes
Green tea comes in a variety of forms such as tea bag, loose leaves, and matcha. Each form has a slightly different taste, giving options for those who enjoy the taste of green tea and the health benefits it provides. There are mainly two ways to make green tea smoothie:
- Approach 1 - Matcha Green Tea Smoothie
- Approach 2 - Loose Leaf Green Tea Smoothie
In this article, I will show you tips and trick of each approach and recipe of each. Read on or bookmark this page as this is the ultimate guide to making green tea smoothie!
How to Make a Green Tea Latte: Four Delicious Ways
We share how to make a green tea latte the traditional way, as well as speedier options, an iced version, and a coffee shop version.
The Power of Benifuuki Green Tea for Allergies & More
The Japanese are famous for their long lifespans and lower rates of lifestyle diseases, so when something trends for having amazing health benefits in Japan, it's best for us in the West to listen. The latest health secret is Benifuuki Green tea, a delightfully bitter beverage that has incredible, scientifically proven benefits. Benifuuki tea is a cultivar of the tea plant that was cross-bred between the varieties Assamica and Sinensis in 1965 in Makurazaki City, Japan. It was originally developed as a mellow, aromatic black tea, but scientists soon discovered that harvesting it earlier as a green tea would result in a powerful health beverage.
Here are 5 ways that Benifuuki green tea can improve your health and well-being.
About Our Japanese Green Tea Farm - Presentation at International Virtual Tea Festival 2020
Japanese Green Tea Co. is famous for the quality tea which is grown in sugarcane soil. Kei shows images and videos of how the dirt is being mixed and spread throughout the farm in Shizuoka Japan and share videos of the tea farm shot from a drone in the sky.
What is Tokoname Japanese Teapot? 🍵 Yunomi Kyusu made of clay to enhance the taste of Japanese green tea
Kei answers questions from an interviewer at the International Virtual Tea Festival 2020. Here are questions Kei answers in the video: 1. Could you please tell me more about the tokoname teapot? 2. Does the handle of the teapot gets hot? 3. Does the clay retain the heat well? 4. Is it bad to leave tea in a teapot for long? - the answer is yes, but Kei explains in the video about the exception which is cold-brewing.
9 Most Popular Japanese Tea Types - Which tea is good for me?
There are different types of Japanese tea available at Japanese green tea company.
Which tea is good for me?
This video will explain briefly about 9 of the popular tea types.
Chinese Puerh Tea vs Japanese Puerh Tea
Tea is unique in many ways. This uniqueness is not limited to brand name nor is it limited to flavors, smells, colors, and cultivars. In fact, the more we invest in tea, the more we learn about its properties, effects and ultimately what we can get from it.
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 Japanese 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
Where Different Types of Japanese Tea are Grown
From the misty mountains of Shizuoka to the volcanic soil of Kagoshima, each region has its own unique climate and terroir that influence the taste, aroma, and health benefits of Japanese tea. Join us on a journey through Japan's tea-growing regions and learn more about the cultural and historical significance of this beloved beverage. Whether you're a tea connoisseur or simply curious about the origins of your favorite brew, this article is a must-read for anyone who loves Japanese green tea.
How to Select Japanese Green Tea? - The Expert Advice
Tea presents itself in many ways. Of course, visiting the grocery store you’re likely presented with a variety or different flavors and types. Loose leaf tea or tea bags? What options are available if I want something with less caffeine? Is there an ideal breakfast and morning tea for someone such as myself?
Let’s narrow our search and focus on selecting Japanese green teas based on your needs and what fits in your life. Hope this list helps you navigate the great world of Japanese tea variety!
How to Make the Perfect Cup of Matcha - Video Recipe
A short animated video showing How to Make the Perfect Cup of Matcha.
30-seconds Youtube Video show you easy steps to make your matcha perfect.
Click here to watch the cute animated Video Recipe.
What is Japanese Tea Ceremony? – Explained in 6 simple steps
Chanoyu（茶の湯）, Sado（茶道）or simply the Japanese tea ceremony is a ritual which is religiously followed in Japan. Japanese Matcha green tea is served in a series of choreographed steps with the host simply gliding through the whole ceremony.
Tea Ceremony is so deep, that there can be books of information, but I tried to summarize the ceremony in easy simple steps so that you can understand what they are.
Everything You Need to Know about Covering Process for Matcha and Gyokuro
The process of covering tea plants is a difficult one. But what comes out of this process is quality tea like matcha and gyokuro. The shading process is what brings about that umami taste we all get while sipping a matcha tea. Find out more about what does the covering process does to Tea and so much more.
Japanese Tea vs Indian Tea - 10 Battles You Don't Want to Miss
India and Japan both have a love of tea that spans many centuries. The plant, Camellia Sinensis, is popular in both India and Japan and is used to produce most of the tea such as black, green, and white tea.
We will take a look at the many factors that show why tea is such a popular drink in these countries and how well Japanese Tea and Indian Tea will fair in a battle against each other.
Matcha Lover's 21st Century Recipe Collection - E-Book
Get free E-book "Matcha Lover's 21st Century Recipe Collection" By Kei Nishida (42 pages recipe book)
Few people requested me if I have a printable recipe book just for matcha, so I collected most popular recipes and put together this 40-pages-long short recipe collection.
Everything You Need To Know About Water And Japanese Green Tea
When making the perfect tasty cup of Japanese green tea, there are several different factors that affect the overall taste. Have you ever thought about how the quality of your water affects it? There are four different elements to consider when examining the quality of your water. Those include water hardness or softness, water pH, water purity, and water temperature. This article discusses how each of those factors affect your cup of green tea and what you can do to get the best-tasting cup of tea possible.
Which Tea Kettle Should I Use to Brew Japanese Green Tea?
When it comes to making a good cup of Japanese green tea, there are different factors to take into consideration. One factor is the tea kettle that is used to brew the tea. Does it matter what materials the tea kettle is made with? How do traditional and modern tea kettles compare? Read this article to find out.
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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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