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For beginners! Types of green tea and how to choose them [Explanation of all types]

For beginners! A thorough explanation of the different types of green tea and how to choose them. We will explain the characteristics and differences of various types of green tea, such as sencha, ...

If you don't know this, you'll be embarrassed! A list of things you shouldn't do when serving tea and frequently asked questions

What should you pay attention to when serving tea? We will thoroughly explain the etiquette for serving tea. We will also introduce the rude behavior when receiving tea and frequently asked questio...

Bring out the maximum flavor! The originator of Gyokuro, Yamamotoyama, explains how to brew Gyokuro

We will explain how to brew Gyokuro to bring out its full flavor. We will carefully explain how to brew delicious Gyokuro, including water temperature, amount of tea leaves, steeping time, and how ...

The mild astringency will become an addictive taste! Deep-steamed sencha with a mellow flavor

Deep-steamed sencha is characterized by its mellow and gentle flavor. What makes deep-steamed sencha, which originated in Shizuoka Prefecture, different from other green teas? We will thoroughly in...

Drinking green tea every day will help you live a healthy life! The ingredients in green tea and their functions

Is it true that drinking green tea will make you healthier? We explain the beneficial effects that the ingredients in green tea, such as catechin and theanine, have on the body. We will introduce t...

[For beginners] A complete guide to tea serving etiquette!

A thorough explanation of the proper etiquette for serving tea to guests. We will introduce the basics in an easy-to-understand way, such as how to hold the tray and how to arrange the tea utensil...

Deodorize and clean with used tea leaves (tea leaves)! A surprising recycling method

Did you know that there are actually many ways to use tea leaves that you would otherwise throw away? In this article, we will introduce many ideas for reusing tea leaves after you have finished dr...

Don't throw away your tea leaves! You can actually eat them! The health benefits of edible tea leaves

Can you eat used tea leaves? They're actually packed with nutrients! It's a waste to throw them away, so we'll reveal some surprising ways to use used tea leaves. We'll also introduce the health be...

A must-see for matcha lovers! A detailed explanation of how tencha, the raw material for matcha, is made

Tencha, the raw material that determines the flavor of matcha, is made using unique methods such as Ohishita cultivation and steaming. This article will explain in detail the process that tencha, t...

It's not just for drinking! Unexpected ways to use tea revealed

Tea is changing! Tea, which has long been loved as a traditional drink, is now evolving. We will guide you into the world of tea, which holds new possibilities for enriching our lives, including fo...