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Why are First-Harvest Teas Best?

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

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...

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  1 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  1 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....

Matcha has an "Oishii" Taste

Matcha has an "Oishii" Taste

Matcha comes in many varieties and they vary greatly in quality. High-Quality Matcha is Healthy and Delicious The Japanese word for this taste is "oishii". Ceremonial Grade Matcha Lower quality,...

Matcha has an "Oishii" Taste

Matcha comes in many varieties and they vary greatly in quality. High-Quality Matcha is Healthy and Delicious The Japanese word for this taste is "oishii". Ceremonial Grade Matcha Lower quality,...

Make a perfect cup of gyokuro

Make a perfect cup of gyokuro

Reduce water temperature by pouring hot water from one container to another.

Make a perfect cup of gyokuro

Reduce water temperature by pouring hot water from one container to another.

Why are your teas fresher than other green teas?

Why are your teas fresher than other green teas?

Sencha and gyokuro leaves are rolled, dried naturally, packed into large square blocks, and wrapped in foil. They are then carefully placed in wooden boxes and stored in a refrigerated...

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Why are your teas fresher than other green teas?

Sencha and gyokuro leaves are rolled, dried naturally, packed into large square blocks, and wrapped in foil. They are then carefully placed in wooden boxes and stored in a refrigerated...

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