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by Lawrence O'Connor
Japanese freshly-harvested leaves are dried naturally, and then kneaded and rolled into various shapes until they are completely dry.
Processing t...
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by Lawrence O'Connor
At the lower end of the scale you have a lot of bitterness, but as you go up in quality the bitterness is replaced by a delicious creamy taste. The...
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by Lawrence O'Connor
Gyokuro and Sencha
1 bag is usually 100g (3.5 ounces). 1-2 level teaspoons for 120 to 240cc (4 to 8 ounces depending on how strong you like your t...
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by Lawrence O'Connor
From harvesting to your cup, Uji tea leaves are subjected to an extensive and delicate process to reach the grade required for our shop.
Uji gyokur...
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by Lawrence O'Connor
The first harvest is in spring. There are 1 or 2 more harvests during the summer.
First harvest teas not only taste better they also contain more p...
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by Lawrence O'Connor
L-theanine (often referred to as theanine) is relaxing and also enhances concentration.
It is the main reason why tea is relaxing and relieves stre...
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by Lawrence O'Connor
Many consider gyokuro to be the finest Japanese green tea. This is, however, a matter of opinion.
Sencha
About 75% of all tea harvested in Japan is...
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by Lawrence O'Connor
Optimal Water for Japanese Green Tea
Does your area have hard water or soft water? The water from your tap could be hard water or soft. Here is a...
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by Lawrence O'Connor
Sencha, gyokuro, and matcha are unique teas. The differences are in the way they are cultivated, harvested and prepared.
All Japanese green teas va...
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by Lawrence O'Connor
Sencha and gyokuro leaves are rolled, dried naturally, packed into large square blocks and wrapped in foil.
They are then carefully placed in wood...
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by Lawrence O'Connor
Cold brewed green tea is slightly sweeter than iced green tea.
It is not necessary to use a special teapot for preparation. A glass or pyrex contai...
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by Lawrence O'Connor
Cleaning a Japanese teapot is easy. Fill it halfway with clean water, then shake the pot gently back and forth to get the leaves out. Then rinse wi...
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