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green tea vs. supplements

Drinking Green Tea vs. Extract & Supplements

High concentrations of catechins and caffeine in green tea extract can be harmful Research at the American College of Gastroenterology has indicated that green tea extract, a common ingredient in weight-loss...

Drinking Green Tea vs. Extract & Supplements

High concentrations of catechins and caffeine in green tea extract can be harmful Research at the American College of Gastroenterology has indicated that green tea extract, a common ingredient in weight-loss...

How much caffeine is in green tea & matcha?

How much caffeine is in green tea & matcha?

Green tea has many varieties, including matcha, sencha, and gyokuro. The precise amount of caffeine in green tea depends on the type of tea and its preparation.  The most familiar...

How much caffeine is in green tea & matcha?

Green tea has many varieties, including matcha, sencha, and gyokuro. The precise amount of caffeine in green tea depends on the type of tea and its preparation.  The most familiar...

Why are shade-grown teas special?

Why are shade-grown teas special?

Netto Gyokuro and Kabusecha are specially prepared to accommodate higher temperatures: good autumn and winter teas. 1. Shading reduces photosynthesis Tea plants are shaded for about 20 days (for Kabusecha)...

Why are shade-grown teas special?

Netto Gyokuro and Kabusecha are specially prepared to accommodate higher temperatures: good autumn and winter teas. 1. Shading reduces photosynthesis Tea plants are shaded for about 20 days (for Kabusecha)...

Japanese and Chinese green tea differences

Japanese & Chinese Tea Differences

Japanese and Chinese green tea both come from the Camellia sinensis tea plant. The primary difference lies in the way the leaves are processed. Chinese harvesters pan-fry the leaves in...

Japanese & Chinese Tea Differences

Japanese and Chinese green tea both come from the Camellia sinensis tea plant. The primary difference lies in the way the leaves are processed. Chinese harvesters pan-fry the leaves in...

L-theanine for Concentration

L-theanine for Concentration

L-theanine (often referred to as theanine) is relaxing and also enhances concentration.It is the main reason why tea is relaxing and relieves stress, unlike coffee, even though both contain caffeine. ...

L-theanine for Concentration

L-theanine (often referred to as theanine) is relaxing and also enhances concentration.It is the main reason why tea is relaxing and relieves stress, unlike coffee, even though both contain caffeine. ...

How many cups can I prepare from 1 bag/canister of your tea?

How many cups can I prepare from 1 bag/canister...

Gyokuro and Sencha  One bag is usually 100g (3.5 ounces). 1-2 level teaspoons for 120 to 240cc (4 to 8 ounces) of hot water.  20-25 cups (not counting re-infusions) per bag....

How many cups can I prepare from 1 bag/canister...

Gyokuro and Sencha  One bag is usually 100g (3.5 ounces). 1-2 level teaspoons for 120 to 240cc (4 to 8 ounces) of hot water.  20-25 cups (not counting re-infusions) per bag....