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Japanese and Chinese green tea differences

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 large wok....

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 large wok....

Drinking Green Tea vs. Extract & Supplements

Drinking Green Tea vs. Extract & Supplements

High concentrations of catechins and caffeine in green tea extract can be harmful A recent study by the American College of Gastroenterology concluded that green tea extract, a common ingredient in weight-loss pills, is unsafe...

Drinking Green Tea vs. Extract & Supplements

High concentrations of catechins and caffeine in green tea extract can be harmful A recent study by the American College of Gastroenterology concluded that green tea extract, a common ingredient in weight-loss pills, is unsafe...

Good gyokuro is aged

High-Quality Gyokuro is Aged

High quality gyokuro leaves are (unlike sencha) aged to create a tea renowned for its distinct taste and aroma. This aging blends and mellows the flavenoids and other organic compounds...

High-Quality Gyokuro is Aged

High quality gyokuro leaves are (unlike sencha) aged to create a tea renowned for its distinct taste and aroma. This aging blends and mellows the flavenoids and other organic compounds...

How do I clean my teapot and matcha bowl?

How do I clean my teapot and matcha bowl?

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 with clean water....

How do I clean my teapot and matcha bowl?

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 with clean water....

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, as compared with coffee, even though both...

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, as compared with coffee, even though both...

Iced Green Tea with Tea Bags

Iced Green Tea with Tea Bags

Tea bag customers- when preparing hot tea, you will get the best results if you do not move the bag back and forth. Let the bag soak motionless in a...

Iced Green Tea with Tea Bags

Tea bag customers- when preparing hot tea, you will get the best results if you do not move the bag back and forth. Let the bag soak motionless in a...