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Gyokuro Package Design Contest Result
Thank you very much for participating in Gyokuro Japanese Green Tea Package Design Contest. Here is a post of the result of the packaging contest and our thoughts behind it. Click here to see the winner.
Japanese Green Tea Co. Acquires ShizuokaTea.com, KagoshimaTea.com & Green Tea Merchant
In 2020, Japanese Green Tea Co. officially acquired ShizuokaTea.com, KagoshimaTea.com, and Green Team Merchant.
Green Tea Merchant, who has been operating ShizuokaTea.com, KagoshimaTea.com, has been the pioneer of online Japanese tea sales ran by Kent Rhoads since 2000.
Japanese Green Tea & Hawaii - Green Tea Mania’s Selfish Guide
Thanks to you and all your support, I had an opportunity this holiday to visit Hawaii for a little vacation. Even on my vacation, I just couldn’t help checking some green tea stuff while there. As I explored more, I found that Hawaii’s trend with green tea is a little different from other places, so I decided to write this blog post just for fun to let you know what is trending in Hawaii when it comes to green tea.
Japanese University Confirms Tea Kills COVID19
Nara Medical University (奈良県立医科大学, Nara Kenritsu Ika Daigaku) reported on November 27th, 2020 that their research confirms that green tea sold in the market can kill or make the virus harmless in their study.
The research is the first stage of the study, and they have not tested with the human body yet; however, adding COVID virus in green tea for one minute reduced their Infectious by 99%. Click here to read more.
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.
First-Ever Virtual Tea Festival - Japanese Green Tea Co. at International Virtual Tea Festival 2020
Do you miss all the tea festivals and events?
We do.
Japanese Green Tea Co. had a booth at first-ever Virtual Tea Festival at International Virtual Tea Festival happening on Nov 7 and Nov 8. 2020
Click here to see a video from the event and to read more about it.
20 Best Tea Lover Items to Buy on Amazon
Gadgets and gifts! We love gadgets and gifts. And Japanese green tea lovers are no exception. Many of my readers have asked for thoughtful ideas for gift giving.
Read on to find my top 10 best tea lover items that I have found – and all under $50 on Amazon!
Japanese Green Tea Company Wins Global Tea Championship 3 Years in a Row
On October 8 2019, Global Tea Championship announced that Japanese Green Tea Company won a Silver Medal for the Steamed Green Tea Category
Japanese Green Tea Company Won Global Tea Championship in 2017 under Steamed Green Tea Category and 2018 under matcha Category
This makes the company to win the Championship 3 years in a row.
Japanese Green Tea Company at Portland Night Market
Japanese Green Tea Company regularly hold a booth at Portland Night Market.
The Portland Night Market showcases many unique and diverse businesses that call Portland home. Blending food, culture, music, drinks and retail together for an adventurous evening in the Central East-side.
Here are some videos and photos from the events.
Issaku Wins Global Tea Championship 2019
On October 8 2019, Global Tea Championship announced that Japanese Green Tea Company won a Silver Medal for the Steamed Green Tea Category
Issaku Sencha Green Tea, the signature product from Japanese Green Tea Company, Won Global Tea Championship in 2017 as well making this tea to be the two-time winner for the Global Tea Champion.
Last Year, Japanese Green Tea Company's Matcha won the Championship.
This makes the company to win the Championship 3 years in a row.
Japanese Green Tea Company at Northwest Tea Festival, Seattle WA
Japanese Green Tea Company held booth at Northwest Tea Festival 2019 in Seattle from 9/28/2018 - 9/29/2019.
This is the second year at this event. Here are some of the pictures from the 2018 fair and my personal thoughts from the first-time experience of this type of event so that you can see how it was like at the fair, and read about my thoughts and all the lessons-learned from this event.
Japanese Green Tea Company's Award-Winning Matcha is On Amazon Now
Japanese Green Tea Company released their first product on Amazon. The Award-Winning and very popular Premium Matcha is now on Amazon as Prime Product. The product was awarded as #1 New Release on Amazon two days after the release.
Matcha Box Design Contest Result
Thank you very much for participating in Matcha Box Design Contest.
It was very exciting to see so many people participating and commenting on the contests. We really appreciate all the input.
Here is the result from the contests with selected comments from you. We also have a link to the actual produced product with your selected design.
Bento Box Magazine Features Kei Nishida's Article
Bento Box Magazine features Kei Nishida's article in three months sequence series titled "The Matcha and Green Tea Trends in Japan".
Bento Box Magazine is Toronto based and Canada’s first Japanese culture and entertainment magazine which is published in English. Bento Box authors include companies such as Ito En, Calbee, Acura and Muji.
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.
Japanese Green Tea Company at Portland Tea Festival 2019
We were excited to be part of Portland Tea Festival (Tea Fest PDX) which was held on July 20th 2019 at World Forester Center, Portland OR.
This was the first time we hosted a booth at Portland Tea Festival, so we are very excited for being part of it.
Here are some pictures we took during the event and my comments.
Japanese Green Tea Company at Japan Fair, 2019, Bellevue, WA
Japanese Green Tea Company was honored to be part of 2019 Japan Fair held in Seattle (Bellevue) WA during weekend of June 29th 2019.Here are pictures from this fun event!
As this is one of the most authentic Japanese event in the Northwest, we are very honored to be part of the fair.
Leaf & Bean Magazine Features Japanese Green Tea Company's Article
Leaf & Bean April 2019 Issue featured Japanese Green Tea Company's Article.
The article was featured as the head article for the issue and was 4 pages long explaining about how Japanese green tea can be enjoyed.
Leaf & Bean Magazine is the leading magazine in India about tea and coffee. The magazine is distributed to the tea and coffee industry specialists in India and all over the world.
Japanese Green Tea Company at Sakura-Con 20019, Seattle WA
We had a booth at Sakura-Con 2019 held at Washington Convention Center in Seattle, WA USA on April 19-21 2019. Sakura-Con is the oldest and most well attended anime convention in the Pacific Northwest.
It was the first time experience for us, and had lots of fun. Here are photos from the exciting event including behind the scene photos. Click here to see the photos!
The U.S. Japan Publication (UJP News) Features Kei Nishida’s Article
The February 2019 issue of US Japan Publications newsletter features Kei Nishida’s article about the green tea trend in the USA.
The U.S. Japan Publication, N.Y. publishes a monthly business newspaper called “KIGYO GAIKYO NEWS,” (AKA UJP News) which has 22,000 circulating copies throughout the United States, targeting business owners and corporate executives of Japanese companies handling business in the USA.
Vancouver Business Journal Mentions Kei Nishida
The November 30, 2018 issue of Vancouver Business Journal mentions Kei Nishida, CEO of Japanese Green Tea Company. Kei has been taking night class to learn about social media for business for over three years. The article is about the course and mentions Kei and Japanese Green Tea Company.
Cook with Matcha Book Featured by Ingram Advance October 2018 Issue
Kei Nishida's latest book, Cook with Matcha & Green Tea - Ultimate Guide & Recipes for Cooking with Matcha and Green Tea was featured by Ingram Advance October 2018 Issue.
This book about homemade recipes using the amazing matcha & green tea that every American can enjoy.
J-Weekly Features Kei Nishida's Article
On September 21st 2018 issue of J-Weekly, Kei Nishida's article about Japanese green tea was featured on full page.
J-Weekly is Japanese newsletter in San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California circulating 33,000 copies every Friday.
J-Weekly approached Kei to write about Japanese green tea in their special fall gourmet issue.
World Tea Expo 2018, Las Vegas - Pictures and Videos
Japanese Green Tea Company was invited to World Tea Expo 2018 since we were the Winner of the Global Tea Championship 2017.
World Tea Expo was held at Las Vegas Convention Center from June 11, 2018 - June 14, 2018. The expo had more than 3500 attendees and 260 exhibitors.
Here are some of the pictures and videos from the Expo, so that you can see how it was like at the Expo.
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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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