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Can I use cream, sugar, honey or sweeteners?
Green tea is meant to be consumed straight. These additives will only add unwanted calories or, with artificial sweeteners, disrupt the delicate taste.There are also negative effects on health benefits....
Can I use cream, sugar, honey or sweeteners?
Green tea is meant to be consumed straight. These additives will only add unwanted calories or, with artificial sweeteners, disrupt the delicate taste.There are also negative effects on health benefits....
Japanese & Chinese Tea Differences
Japanese and Chinese green tea both come from the Camellia sinensis tea plant. The main difference is the way the leaves are processed. Chinese harvesters pan-fry the leaves in a...
Japanese & Chinese Tea Differences
Japanese and Chinese green tea both come from the Camellia sinensis tea plant. The main difference is the way the leaves are processed. Chinese harvesters pan-fry the leaves in a...
Which Tea is Best in Winter?
Netto Gyokuro and Kabusecha are excellent shade-grown teas. Both can be brewed at higher temperatures. About 77°-92°C (171-198°F). Netto GyokuroShade-grown for about 21 days before harvesting commences. Netto Gyokuro has...
Which Tea is Best in Winter?
Netto Gyokuro and Kabusecha are excellent shade-grown teas. Both can be brewed at higher temperatures. About 77°-92°C (171-198°F). Netto GyokuroShade-grown for about 21 days before harvesting commences. Netto Gyokuro has...
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...
Why are First-Harvest Teas Best?
The first harvest is in spring. There are 1 or 2 more harvests during the summer. First-harvest teas taste better and contain more polyphenols and vitamins than second and third harvest...
Why are First-Harvest Teas Best?
The first harvest is in spring. There are 1 or 2 more harvests during the summer. First-harvest teas taste better and contain more polyphenols and vitamins than second and third harvest...
Tea Varieties
Sencha, gyokuro, and matcha are unique teas. The differences are in how they are cultivated, harvested, and brewed. Sencha About 75% of all tea harvested in Japan is graded as sencha. Sencha varies greatly in...
Tea Varieties
Sencha, gyokuro, and matcha are unique teas. The differences are in how they are cultivated, harvested, and brewed. Sencha About 75% of all tea harvested in Japan is graded as sencha. Sencha varies greatly in...