Japanese Green Tea Podcast

For people who like to grow their herbs, vegetables, and other produce, one of the most common questions for tea lovers is, whether they can plant tea shrubs at home. The simple answer is yes. Almost any plant can be grown within a comparable natural habitat, and there are parts of the United States that are very conducive to growing tea shrubs. Tea plants can also grow outside of their natural ha...

The two most popular beverages, tea and coffee, each have dedicated followers who will insist one is better than the other. Japanese green tea and coffee may seem completely different, but many people take their drinks seriously. Which one is "better" is the subject of this battle, comparing each on 10 ranging criteria. See Full Blog Post / Transcript / Show Note

Many experts and nutritionists consider Japanese or Chinese green tea to be the healthiest beverage on the planet. It is packed full of antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. There are plenty of benefits of drinking green tea from fat loss to cancer prevention to improved brain function. In this article, you can discover more about this amazing drink. See Full Blog Post / Transcript /...

Tea is great for so many reasons. One of these reasons is that it’s established a unique culture for mastering the benefits and uses of tea. In following this line of thought, let’s try to better understand nonwoven fabric tea bags and their use in your garden and/or organic waste disposal. What exactly are we talking about here? Tea bags, as you probably have witnessed, come in all kinds of shape...

It's always relaxing and refreshing to drink tea early in the morning, late afternoon, or any time you need a boost from stress and a hectic schedule. Its antioxidant properties detoxify the body, getting rid of harmful free radicals to promote overall health and wellness. Also, it’s believed that regularly drinking tea can reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. In this post, you'...

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 that dates back to the 12th century. Because of the way the teapot is made, gives the tea a distinguishable flavor, making it well-liked amongst green tea enthusiasts. See Full Blog Post / Transcript / Show Note

Japanese green tea can be brewed in a number of ways. In this article, we will go over the Simple Way and the Advanced Way of brewing tasty green tea. As you know, Japanese green tea can be categorized into two major types. Sencha and Matcha ( See this article for the details about the differences ), so we have segmented this article into two parts. Enjoy! See Full Blog Post / Transcript / Sh...

For a healthy diet, green tea has been endorsed for so long, while another increasingly widespread shade of healthy diet is now becoming highly recommended i.e. matcha. The beverage is full of health and taste. Here’s what should be acquainted with about the beverage. A special form of green tea , known as matcha ; literally means “powdered form”. A type of green tea that is made by taking fledgli...

Green tea mainly comes from China and Japan. Although Japan is more commonly associated with green tea, China is actually the bigger producer. Its most popular green tea is Longjing or Dragon Well, and it comes from the Longjin No. 43 cultivar. Meanwhile, in Japan, the most common green tea is Sencha, and the cultivar mainly responsible for producing it is the Yabukita. It comprises about 85 perce...

Japan loves its vending machines (known as jidōhanbaiki 自動販売機, or jihanki for short 自販機) and its green tea, so it's no wonder the combination of both is a hot trend across the country. The Japan Vending Machine Manufacturers Association notes that there is roughly one vending machine for every 23 people; this means there are more vending machines per capita in Japan than in any other count...

The Japanese tea industry is facing a huge problem. This problem is hitting many of the respected tea farmers who have been in the industry for decades or even centuries. The problem is: that Japanese people are getting old. In particular, tea drinkers in Japan are getting old. This article will show you why the green tea industry is facing the problem and a story of how one tea farmer is trying t...

Trends have a way of taking something relatively obscure and pushing it through a “coolness” filter. The latest trend, the green tea smoothie, has revolutionized the way green tea is consumed, and Japan is at the forefront of this exciting trend. And, like every trend, there is a story behind its popularity which you should know a thing or two about. See Full Blog Post / Transcript / Show Note

Matcha is ever so popular. The powdered green tea has gone beyond being exclusively Japanese and is everywhere now. From Starbucks to local grocery stores, matcha has a strong presence and millions of enthusiastic buyers. See Full Blog Post / Transcript / Show Note

Green tea is known for its health benefits around the world. It can be prepared in different ways, including using the microwave. But does using the microwave affect the quality of green tea? Let's find out whether using the microwave to prepare green tea affects the quality of it or not.  The answer may surprise you. See Full Blog Post / Transcript / Show Note

Green tea is prized for its health benefits, so wouldn’t an extract be even better? Green tea extract is a supplement derived from the green tea plant. The idea behind it is if you process and concentrate on a healthy substance like green tea, its positive effects will be boosted. But As the age-old adage goes -- more is not necessarily better. Green tea extract can, in fact, have negative effects...

When you think of the tea you drink or purchase, do any adjectives come to mind? Are there any details you pick out in the tea that helps explain its uniqueness? This article will explore that link and explore a different side of tea that may often be overlooked. I’m convinced that the digger you deep into these two drinks, the more there is to love and appreciate. Perhaps it's time for you t...

What makes Japanese Sencha Green Tea different from English Breakfast Tea? There are so many different types of tea out there. What are the differences? Sencha, Matcha, Oolong Cha, Black Tea, Red Tea, Yellow Tea... Are they all the same? Listen to the popular Youtube Episode of ChaCha and Kei in the audio version.  Click here to watch the full video or see the transcript of the video

Green tea in itself is already a healthy drink. With numerous health advantages, one cannot mistake drinking it without getting any benefits. On the other hand, lemon has been a staple source of vitamin C. It is not just consumed as a flavoring in different dishes but submerged into different drinks as well. One might experience drinking water submerged with lemon and it is also common to have it...

To know more about Japanese green tea’s history, let’s explore and discuss further taking the full green tea journey.   Green tea became a staple drink, and we will show you how Japanese green tea turned into a worldwide sensation. You will learn how the Matcha and tea ceremony were created, and how Samurai culture was affected by tea! See Full Blog Post / Transcript / Show Note and Vide...

Green tea tastes great, especially when you try a sample of it at groceries and tea festivals. When you got home and brewed your tea, the result is having a bitter green tea or just a drinkable tea that lacks flavor. Cheer up! You just did not know how to brew green tea right. Please don't give up on tasting good green tea, and let's learn how to make it right by discussing the following mist...

How do you sweeten your matcha green tea? Whether you have a tried and true method or you're new to enjoying this beverage altogether, it's worth giving all of the different options a try. There’s a kind of simplicity in tea, with the tradition being “add water” and trust that the flavor profile matches the imagination. However, as I’ve fallen into love with tea, there’s a shocking variation in ta...

Asking yourself, "What goes good with green tea?" Then you're in the right place! I'll share the 10 food and green tea pairings you'll want to try right away. Green tea got its name from the color of the leaves it came from. Unlike other teas, green tea is lightly oxidized, so the green color of the leaves remains slightly the same. When paired with certain types of food, green tea can enhance the...

Japanese Hojicha Tea  offers many benefits to those who drink it. It is made from green tea leaves or stems that originate from sencha Japanese green tea. Hojicha Tea, unlike similar but different green teas, is reddish-brown in color. When the leaves are roasted, the bitterness is removed, and the Hojicha takes on a nice earthy scent and an attractive reddish-brown color. There are...

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a popular dieting method right now. Compared to other fad diets, IF does have much research to back up its amazing effects on the body. Civilizations have been fasting for millennia, and this natural eating pattern is becoming more common.  Another diet pattern people have been doing historically is drinking tea, particularly Japanese green tea. High-quality green...