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[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...

How to store seaweed to keep it tasty

Do you know the correct way to store seaweed after purchasing it? Nori may have been delicious at first, but if it is stored improperly, its flavor will deteriorate. This time, we will explain how ...

Enjoy the taste of department stores at home! Introducing popular products for home use

Yamamotoyama is known for its gifts and presents, but many people also purchase products for their own home, so that they can enjoy the taste of department stores at home. This time, let's enjoy fi...

Interesting! The East and West Rice Ball Seaweed Situation

Did you know that even when it comes to making onigiri, the choice of seaweed varies depending on the region? The differences in food culture between regions are interesting, with roasted seaweed b...

Top 10 delicious ingredients that are delicious when wrapped in seaweed!

What to wrap in nori rolls? From the classics to the unusual, we'll introduce you to plenty of ingredients that taste even better when combined with nori! "Just roll it up - easy, fun, and deliciou...

Yamamotoyama's suggestion: How to store seaweed deliciously

When you open the can, the gentle scent of the sea wafts through the air. The best thing about nori is the fragrant aroma. And the crispy texture. If possible, you want to preserve the freshly open...

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 ...