aroma
Ooika – Green Tea Aroma Generated From Shading
Matcha, gyokuro and kabushecha grown in the shade are said to have a fragrance called ooika, covered aroma. “Ooi” means...
brewing
Key Factors to Brew Japanese Green Teas Perfectly
When you hear that different types of green tea have different brewing methods, you may think that green tea is just...
asamushi
What is the Difference in Color and Aroma of Each Type of Japanese Green Tea
The color and aroma of Japanese tea vary depending on the type of tea, but also greatly depending on how...
catechin
Health Benefits of the Green Tea – Recovering from Fatigue
Did you know that green tea was good to help recover from fatigue? You might think this contradicts with the...
gyokuro
What Type of Tea is Kabusecha?
Kabusecha is a type of tea of which plants are shaded for about a week before tea leaves are picked....
gyokuro
What is Gyokuro ?
The next tea on our list is called “Gyokuro”. Gyokuro is a type of green tea that is very expensive....
funmatsucha
Best Tea to Drink During a Meal
If you have visited Japan, you probably noticed that almost all Japanese restaurants brought you free Japanese tea as soon...
bancha
Types of Green Tea
Green tea is quickly becoming a popular beverage throughout the Western world. However, many people are unaware that there are...