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Want to try different green tea offerings? This page features a variety of green tea-related products, ranging from the diverse green tea types to various utensils, appliances, and tools used in preparing and consuming green tea.
Green tea quality is a priority, so this page only endorses the best products. If you want to delve deeper into the world of green tea to more fully experience all that it has to offer, check in regularly with this page for expert recommendations.
2022 Japanese Green Tea Co.’s Best Sellers
Let's look at our best sellers where your favorite tea might be included. Then, discover the tea items that are the community’s most wanted that you could have in your tea collection.
Join me be more eco-friendly with Mr. Orange Tote bag
Recently, as you know, I have been trying to be more conscious about being eco-friendly. (Both in business and personally)
It has been a while since we stopped seeing plastic bags at grocery stores in the Portland area.
I thought it would be nice to have Mr. Orange on the eco-friendly bag, so we did it. We also did a cute mug and tumbler as well!
Who is Mr. Orange? You might ask.
It has been a while since we stopped seeing plastic bags at grocery stores in the Portland area.
I thought it would be nice to have Mr. Orange on the eco-friendly bag, so we did it. We also did a cute mug and tumbler as well!
Who is Mr. Orange? You might ask.
Introducing Eco-Friendly Resealable Package for Hojicha, Genmaicha and Genmai Matcha
We are happy to announce the new eco-friendly resealable package for our popular Hojicha, Genmiacha, and Genmai Matcha Loose Leaf Tea!
The modern and clean design looks good together on your kitchen counter (or cabinet). Don't you think?
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.
Can Teapot Make Your Green Tea Taste Better? - Facts About Tokoname Teapot (常滑急須)
If you’re a lover of tea, then you might have heard of the term “kyusu” which means “teapot” in Japanese. The Takoname Yaki (常滑焼) is both a remarkable and historic teapot which dates back to the 12th century. Because of the way the teapot is made, it gives the tea a distinguishable flavor, making it well-liked amongst green tea enthusiasts. Find out if a teapot can really make your green tea tastes better.
Introducing - Matcha Truffle Chocolate! Autumn & Winter Time Limited Product from.. guess where?
Japanese Green Tea Co is proud to partner with Kumiko Matcha from France to bring you these delightful treats—Belgian chocolate truffles with organic Japanese matcha.
Introducing New Matcha Paper Tube - Choose Eco-Friendly
We have a brand new paper package for our most popular award-winning matcha!
What do you think? Isn’t it awesome? We now completely let go of all our tin can packages to be eco-friendly.
It means a lot to me to be good to the environment.
What do you think? Isn’t it awesome? We now completely let go of all our tin can packages to be eco-friendly.
It means a lot to me to be good to the environment.
What is Loose Leaf Tea Filters? Explained in One Minute
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.
What is Gokuzyo Aracha? Explained in One Minute
Gokuzyo translates literally to "The Highest Grade" in Japanese. Among all the green tea harvested, Gokuzyo is the section of the best tea leaves based on taste, water level, aroma, and the quality of the leaf itself. Trained masters (called chya-shi in Japanese) pick the best tea leaves by hand, one leaf at a time. Please enjoy the best of what we offer.
Where to Buy Quality Matcha and Japanese Tea Outside Japan
I have been doing some research to uncover some purveyors who may offer good green tea options in countries outside Japan and the United States. I want my customers to have an alternative to our premium tasty Japanese green tea matcha and sencha if shipping costs from our company to their country would be prohibitive. Click here to see my list.
Introducing New Packaging for our popular Mikan and Lemon Tea
We are happy to announce and introduce new packaging for our popular tea: Green Tea with Mikan and Green Tea Orange.
What do you think about the new package?
What is Gokuzyo Aracha Tea Bag? Explained in One Minute
Gokuzyo translates literally to "The Highest Grade" in Japanese. Among all the green tea harvested, Gokuzyo is the section of the best tea leaves based on taste, water level, aroma and the quality of the leaf itself. Trained masters (called chya-shi in Japanese) pick the best tea leaves by hand, one leaf at a time. Please enjoy the best of what we offer.
What is Matcha? Explained in One Minute
This premium matcha is one of the most luxurious, made from premium Japanese green tea curated from the dirt that grows the tea. The farmers carefully cultivate crops of thick grasses around their tea trees and sugarcane syrup so that they provide added nutrients directly to the soil as a compostable blanket every winter. The farmers also collaborate with researchers from Shizuoka University to study soil and the impacts its sweetness has on the taste of the tea it cultivates.
What is Gyokuro? Explained in One Minute
Gyokuro is a special type of green tea shaded from the sun for 20 days with specially made mats which allows the caffeine levels to increase in the leaves, in addition to allowing the amino acids to get stronger, producing a sweeter and stronger flavor. Because of the cultivation process, the leaves have a very particular odor that is impossible to confuse.
What is Issaku? Explained in One Minute
Issaku Reserve is a proud masterpiece of premium green tea created by Farm Master Mr. Arahata at Arahataen Green Tea Farm. If you are looking for the best, traditional, and authentic Japanese green tea online, you have found it.
What is Nozomi? - Explained in One Minute
Nozomi is Kabuse-cha （かぶせ茶、冠茶、被覆茶、かぶせ玉露、熱湯玉露）which translates as, "Covered Green Tea" in English. Very few farms are capable of using this methodology as the green tea is covered by the special net to block sunlight for few days before a new sprout comes out.
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.
What is Japanese Diet Pu-erh Tea? Explained in One Minute
Did you know that there’s tea that can help you diet?
Japanese Diet Pu-Erh Tea - Saryu Soso, is a national award-winning tea that is good for dieting and skin. Pu-Erh Tea is Chinese, but this Japanese Pu-erh tea uses patented bacteria created by research results from Shizuoka University in Japan. Click here to watch the video
What is Benifuki Tea? Explained in One Minute
Did you know that there is tea good for allergies? This video explains about Benifuuki green tea in one minute. This 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
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.
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!
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.
Major Japanese Tea Manufacturers in 2019 and the Best Sellers
There are many companies producing bottled or canned green tea in Japan. This is because Japan has the highest number of vending machines selling tea in the world.
Here is a list and brief explanations of major Japanese Green Tea Manufacturers in 2019. I have also included their popular products and link to buy from Amazon.
How many have you tried?
Everything you need to know about different types of Japanese tea
The world of Japanese Green Tea is wide and wonderful, but it is sometimes confusing with all the terms used.
There are more than 100 total types of Japanese green tea names being used today. Names can refer to not the only type of tea, but they can also indicate which part of the tea plant is used, what kind of processing method was used, the name of the location where tea is farmed, etc.
Confused? This article explains more than 30 different types of Japanese tea. Bookmark this for your reference!
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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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