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Learn about the current state of Japanese tea! Changes in consumption and regional differences

It is said that the consumption of Japanese tea is on the decline, but in fact there are large disparities depending on region and age group. In this article, we will explain the trends in Japanese...

The world's tea situation! A detailed explanation of its producing areas and characteristics

There are many different types of tea in the world, and they are produced in over 30 countries, mainly in Asia and Africa. In this article, we will take a closer look at the tea-producing regions a...

Which country loves tea the most in the world? Here are some surprising rankings

Which countries in the world love tea the most? Countries with a strong image of black tea and unexpected countries may be ranked high. In this article, we will introduce the ranking of tea consump...

Amazing fact! Where did tea really originate from?

The origin of tea is still shrouded in mystery. Various theories have been put forward, including China and India, but there is still no solid evidence. In this article, we will take you on a journ...

Why Gyokuro is said to be "dangerous" | Explaining why it contains a lot of caffeine and the recommended daily intake

Did you know that Gyokuro contains much more caffeine than coffee, let alone other green teas? In this article, we'll explain in detail why Gyokuro is said to be "dangerous," the amount of caffein...

Actually, it's the second largest tea produced in Japan! The reason why Kagoshima tea is one of the largest tea produced in Japan

Kagoshima Prefecture is actually one of the leading tea producing regions in Japan! What is the secret behind the popularity of Kagoshima tea, which boasts the second largest production volume afte...

The aroma is irresistible! Jasmine tea is actually green tea!

Many people mistakenly believe that "jasmine tea is made from jasmine leaves," but in fact it is made by infusing the scent of jasmine flowers onto green tea leaves. We will also introduce the secr...

Japanese tea from the early modern period to modern times

From the mid-17th century to the 18th century, which corresponds to the Edo period in Japan, Japanese tea underwent a major turning point due to three tea masters. In this article, we look back on ...

Homemade tea on a hot plate! Easy and delicious tea making

Using a hot plate, you can easily make tea at home! From the method of killing green tea to stop fermentation, to the method of expectoration, we will explain it in an easy-to-understand manner eve...

The difference between green tea, black tea, and oolong tea! The taste of tea changes with fermentation

Why are there so many types of tea? The secret is in fermentation. From green tea to black tea, various types of tea are created depending on the degree of fermentation of the tea leaves. In this a...