Does Kukicha Contain Caffeine?
As the name implies, kukicha (stem tea or twig tea) is mainly made from the stem portion of tea. It is a well-known fact that tea leaves contain caffeine. So what about the stem?
1. The stem cont...
What is Kyusu? Differences to the tea pot
The Japanese tea pot is called “Kyusu”. Kyusu and the English-style tea pot are both used to make tea with, but there are some differences. In this article, I would like to explain about 4 differe...
Why Cold Brewing Reduces Caffeine Intake? How’s the Change in Taste?
Here is a very interesting data of the experiment conducted by The National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO). This data shows how much the elution % of major components (catechin, ...
Tips for Infusing Green Tea Three Times in a Delicious Way
You can brew sencha up to three times. The taste and aroma will change from the first infusion to the third infusion.
1. The First Infusion
The first infusion has the strongest aroma and taste.
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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 difficult. No, it's not. The key factors to brew Japanese green teas deliciously...
What Are The Differences Between Yunomi and European Style Tea Cups
“Yunomi” is a Japanese tea cup. Unlike European style tea cups, Yunomi does not have a handle. On some formal occasions, the wooden saucer called “Chataku” is used, but in many cases, Yunomi does n...