Matcha and Japanese Tea
Gain the skills, learn about the health benefits and history
Japanese Teaware
From tips on selecting and maintinance, to history and significance.
Welcome! Dive into the delicious and wonderful world of Japanese Green tea!
This guide aims to help your Matcha and other types of Japanese tea experience filled with delight. We'll go over the types of tea, how to make them, and any other information that will enrich your "Japanese Tea Journey". We even have detailed coverage on the "National Tea Competition of Japan" - something you won't find in English elsewhere.
Contents
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Learn the Different Types of Japanese Tea
Learn the different types of Japanese green tea. This comprehensive guide will cover most of the major types of tea and their characteristics in detail. Have you ever wondered what the differences between a Sencha and a Fukamushi-Sencha is? Perhaps you bought a quality Matcha in our shop and wanted to know how to properly brew it. Or was wondering why Houjicha is a green tea when it's brown?
In this comprehensive guide, we'll go over all the types of Japanese green tea and everything you need to know about them.
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Nutrients, Health Benefits, and more!
Aside from the fantastic taste - the health benefits and nutrients are what makes us love Japanese Green Tea so much. Learn about these health topics and more.
Active compounds in Japanese Green Tea
Perhaps the most potent compound in Japanese tea, providing numerous health benefits.
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Tips on Preparing Delicious Matcha and Japanese Tea
Here we'll cover how to prepare delicious Japanese tea. The delicate taste of the tea can be truly extracted only under the right methods. For example, the temperature of the water or the amount of water can change the great tasting tea experience into a astringent and dry one. Make sure you have a study!
Matcha Preparation
Loose Leaf Preparation
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Mastering the Fundumentals
Not every tea is the same. Not every situation is the same. In order to be able to make exceptional tea under any environment, you need to understand the basics. Master these fundamentals and know how to adjust and apply, to reach the best tasting tea.
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Youtube Resources
Short, punchy videos by our founder, Yuki, with key insights into Japanese tea.
"Overbrewed" Series (Deep Dives)
Long-form explorations where we go all-in on experiments, details, and understanding.
Cafés and Restaurants (Practical Guides)
Actionable systems to build a consistent, high-quality matcha and Japanese tea program.
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Japanese Tea's Production "Area Brands"
Area Brands are where the region becomes the brand. Teas like Ujicha, Yamecha, and Ureshinocha carry identities shaped by history and craftsmanship, and these names are protected by regional tea associations, with trademarks that uphold their quality and reputation. These areas and producers compete annually in the National Tea Competition of Japan.
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Tea Tools
Japanese Tea tools have evolved over the years and are perfectly designed to optimize the tea. A Chasen, or a bamboo whisk, is obviously difficult to replace with another tool in your kitchen. While you can replace a Matcha-chawan or a Kyusu with a cup or a teapot, for the best Japanese tea experience you may want to think twice. Read more here.
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Others
Not everything fits into a category. These are topics, ideas, and insights that expand how you understand Japanese tea.
Conducting and consolidating data and information regarding Japanese tea and the Japanese tea market.
