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Isn't it tea? The surprising world of "tea"

Are the "barley tea" and "herbal tea" that we drink every day really tea? In fact, even if they are called "tea," there are many teas that are not technically classified as "tea" because the ingred...

Surprising fact! The difference between bottled tea and tea brewed in a teapot

Bottled tea has become increasingly popular in recent years, but there is actually a big difference between it and tea brewed in a teapot. Because it's tea you drink every day, you want to choose a...

Why do different types of tea taste different?

There are many different types of tea, such as sencha, hojicha, and black tea, and each has a different taste and aroma. In this article, we will explain why the taste differs depending on the type...

Which is correct, cha or cha? A thorough explanation of how to use them

"Cha" and "cha", which one do you use? In fact, there is a difference in how they are used. This time, we will be looking at some tea trivia! In this article, we will explain in detail the meanings...

[Digging Deeper] The Origins of Tea! An Introduction to Tea Botany

We drink tea every day. This book delves deep into the tea plants that are the source of tea from a botanical perspective. It is full of surprising information about tea, such as varieties of tea p...

What is Aracha? Enjoy the original taste of tea leaves!

Aracha is the base tea for the tea we drink every day. It is a type of tea that is rarely available outside of tea-producing regions, but this time we will introduce the appeal of Aracha and the di...

The secret to delicious tea! The ideal growing environment for tea plants

The environment in which the tea plant grows is important for growing delicious tea. We will explain the conditions necessary for the tea plant to grow healthily, such as average temperature, preci...

Surprising fact about Sencha! Is most of it actually a blend?

Do you think that all sencha is a single variety of tea? In fact, many sencha are made by blending multiple tea leaves. In this article, we will introduce the reasons for blending sencha and Yamamo...

Did you know? Japanese laws that enhance tea

Although it is not well known, there are laws in Japan aimed at promoting tea. In this article, we will explain the contents of these laws, the unique local ordinances, and how these Japanese laws ...

Why is cha and tae different? The secret behind the names of tea

Why are the names for tea different, Cha and Te? A thorough explanation of the origins of the names for tea that have spread around the world. We will also introduce the history and cultural backgr...