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- [Mohei Tea Hoshitukiyo Kabusecha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/mohei-tea-hoshitukiyo-kabusecha) - I moved to a new apartment and because I hadn't unpacked all the boxes, I ended up not drinking much tea for several days. But now I have the pleasure to review this kabusecha from Mohei Tea. The tea's name, 星月夜, means "starry night". It's made in Fuji city, Shizuoka prefecture. I haven't drank a
- [Mohei Tea Hoshitukiyo Kabusecha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/mohei-tea-hoshitukiyo-kabusecha) - I moved to a new apartment and because I hadn't unpacked all the boxes, I ended up not drinking much tea for several days. But now I have the pleasure to review this kabusecha from Mohei Tea. The tea's name, 星月夜, means "starry night". It's made in Fuji city, Shizuoka prefecture. I haven't drank a
- [Mohei Tea Hoshitukiyo Kabusecha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/mohei-tea-hoshitukiyo-kabusecha) - I moved to a new apartment and because I hadn't unpacked all the boxes, I ended up not drinking much tea for several days. But now I have the pleasure to review this kabusecha from Mohei Tea. The tea's name, 星月夜, means "starry night". It's made in Fuji city, Shizuoka prefecture. I haven't drank a
- [Green Tea Chuhai](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/green-tea-chuhai) - The highball is a cocktail made with a base spirit, carbonated water, and an additional ingredient used for flavoring. Chūhai (チューハイ), an abbreviation of shōchū highball (焼酎ハイボール) is the Japanese version of the highball. Chūhai is traditionally made with shōchū, a Japanese distilled beverage similar to vodka. Canned chūhai is very popular in Japan, one
- [Sugimoto Tea Yamakai Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-yamakai-sencha) - I'm starting 2025 in a good way, since it's the first time that I taste the Yamakai cultivar. Sugimoto Tea gave me this sample. It's grown by the Shitoro Tea Agricultural Cooperative in Shimada, Shizuoka prefecture. Let's taste this green tea This cultivar has an amazing smell. It's probably the most fruity aroma that I
- [Sugimoto Tea Yamakai Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-yamakai-sencha) - I'm starting 2025 in a good way, since it's the first time that I taste the Yamakai cultivar. Sugimoto Tea gave me this sample. It's grown by the Shitoro Tea Agricultural Cooperative in Shimada, Shizuoka prefecture. Let's taste this green tea This cultivar has an amazing smell. It's probably the most fruity aroma that I
- [Japanese Words and Expressions Related to Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanese-words-and-expressions-related-to-tea) - Tea has a long history in Japan. It has become part of the Japanese culture. One can tell this by the many words and expressions that have the Chinese character for tea: 茶 (cha). Here are some examples: Chaban (茶番): a farce. Mucha (無茶): This literally means "tealess". But the main meaning now is absurd,
- [Japanese Words and Expressions Related to Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanese-words-and-expressions-related-to-tea) - Tea has a long history in Japan. It has become part of the Japanese culture. One can tell this by the many words and expressions that have the Chinese character for tea: 茶 (cha). Here are some examples: Chaban (茶番): a farce. Mucha (無茶): This literally means "tealess". But the main meaning now is absurd,
- [History of Canned Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/history-of-canned-tea) - Although bottled tea is much more popular, you'll also find canned tea in Japan. The canning process of preserving food was invented in the 1800s in Europe. Since there weren't refrigerators at the time, it started out as a way to make food last longer. It wasn't until 1935 that beverages appeared in canned form.
- [History of Canned Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/history-of-canned-tea) - Although bottled tea is much more popular, you'll also find canned tea in Japan. The canning process of preserving food was invented in the 1800s in Europe. Since there weren't refrigerators at the time, it started out as a way to make food last longer. It wasn't until 1935 that beverages appeared in canned form.
- [History of Canned Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/history-of-canned-tea) - Although bottled tea is much more popular, you'll also find canned tea in Japan. The canning process of preserving food was invented in the 1800s in Europe. Since there weren't refrigerators at the time, it started out as a way to make food last longer. It wasn't until 1935 that beverages appeared in canned form.
- [Removing Tea Stains from Teacups](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/removing-tea-stains-from-teacups) - Two of my porcelain teacups have brown stains. These stains won't come off with soap, no matter how hard I scrub them. At first the stains were barely noticeable, but now I can't stand them any more. So I'll clean them with baking soda, which I always have at home. There are two methods that
- [The Toyoka Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/toyoka) - Toyoka (とよか、豊香) is a cultivar named after Toyooka (豊岡) city in Hyogo prefecture. Its name means "rich aroma". History of Toyoka In 1948 at the agricultural experimental site in Toyooka city, Sayamamidori was crossed with Yabukita, and the best seedling was selected. Then, in 1951, it was transferred to Saitama prefecture. After much testing, Toyoka
- [The Yumewakaba Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yumewakaba) - Yumewakaba, a Japanese tea cultivar. History and characteristics, written by Ricardo Caicedo of www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [I Asked ChatGPT about Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/i-asked-chatgpt-about-tea) - We're in the age of AI. I'm sure that you've used it by now in one way or another. I do use ChatGPT fairly often, to the point of paying for the plus plan. One of the things that I do the most is to translate between the three languages that I speak: Spanish, English
- [The Mieuejima Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/mieuejima) - Mieuejima (みえうえじま, 三重上嶋) is named after Mie prefecture, and the last name of its tea breeder. This cultivar has a good resistance towards pests and diseases. History of Mieuejima In Mr. Uejima's tea field of native (zairai) tea plants, there was a bush that grew much quicker than the rest. He decided to propagate that
- [The Mieuejima Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/mieuejima) - Mieuejima (みえうえじま, 三重上嶋) is named after Mie prefecture, and the last name of its tea breeder. This cultivar has a good resistance towards pests and diseases. History of Mieuejima In Mr. Uejima's tea field of native (zairai) tea plants, there was a bush that grew much quicker than the rest. He decided to propagate that
- [Nio Teas Henta Okumidori Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/nio-teas-henta-okumidori-sencha) - This sencha comes from Kirishima, Kagoshima prefecture. It's sold by Nio Teas. I like this cultivar. It's quite similar in taste to Yabukita, so it can make a classic sencha. Henta is the last name of the tea farmer that makes the tea. Let the tea tasting begin It's late at night, so there's nothing
- [Monaka](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/monaka) - Monaka (最中) is a traditional Japanese sweet (wagashi) consisting of a sweet filling sandwiched between two thin wafers. The wafers are often made of rice flour, and they can have pretty much any shape. While the traditional filling is sweet bean paste, nowadays it can be many things. For example chocolate, ice cream, mochi, etc.
- [Monaka](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/monaka) - Monaka (最中) is a traditional Japanese sweet (wagashi) consisting of a sweet filling sandwiched between two thin wafers. The wafers are often made of rice flour, and they can have pretty much any shape. While the traditional filling is sweet bean paste, nowadays it can be many things. For example chocolate, ice cream, mochi, etc.
- [The Houshun Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/houshun) - Houshun (鳳春), meaning "spring phoenix", is a cultivar meant for gyokuro production. This early budding cultivar comes from the Uji region. History of Houshun At the Kyoto tea industry experimental site, seeds resulting from natural crossing of Samidori were planted. The best seeding was selected in 1975, and it underwent various tests. It was finally
- [History of Japanese Porcelain](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/history-of-japanese-porcelain) - Porcelain, a white, translucent, and non-porous material, was invented in China more than a thousand years ago. This ceramic is made with kaolin clay, and fired at a high temperature. Although nowadays we consider porcelain to be a common material, it wasn't easy to make at the time. For example, it took Europe up to
- [Sugimoto Tea Yabukita Kamairicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-yabukita-kamairicha) - Sugimoto Tea offers rare teas for wholesale accounts only, and for a limited time. Luckily, I get samples of those teas every now and then. I tasted a kamairicha from them years ago, although from a different cultivar. This one is made with the Yabukita cultivar in Shizuoka prefecture. Kamairicha tea review Kamairicha is a
- [The Tenmyou Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tenmyou) - Tenmyou (展茗) is a cultivar meant for tencha production. It's mainly cultivated in the Uji region. History of Tenmyou In 1975 at the Kyoto tea industry experimental site, seeds resulting from natural crossing of the Samidori cultivar were selected. Note that Samidori is suitable for shaded teas such as matcha and gyokuro. After passing tests,
- [The Tenmyou Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tenmyou) - Tenmyou (展茗) is a cultivar meant for tencha production. It's mainly cultivated in the Uji region. History of Tenmyou In 1975 at the Kyoto tea industry experimental site, seeds resulting from natural crossing of the Samidori cultivar were selected. Note that Samidori is suitable for shaded teas such as matcha and gyokuro. After passing tests,
- [Momoyama](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/momoyama)
- [Iba Yu Tea Garden Shuntarou Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/iba-yu-tea-garden-shuntarou-sencha) - This sencha comes from Tanegashima, and island of Kagoshima prefecture. I find it interesting because it's made with the Shuntarou cultivar, which I haven't tasted before. By the way, it's sold by Yunomi. I'm writing this tea review on Father's day. Congratulations to all the fathers out there. Let's try this green tea I feel
- [The Shizu-7132 Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/shizu-7132) - Shizu-7132 (静7132) is an unregistered Japanese tea cultivar whose main characteristic is its unique aroma of cherry blossom (sakura).
- [The Shizu-7132 Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/shizu-7132) - Shizu-7132 (静7132) is an unregistered Japanese tea cultivar whose main characteristic is its unique aroma of cherry blossom (sakura).
- [The Surugawase Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/surugawase) - Surugawase (するがわせ), is an unregistered cultivar named after Suruga province (駿河の国, suruga no kuni), which is today the central part of Shizuoka prefecture. The "wase" part of the name means that is is an early budding cultivar. History of Surugawase In 1935, seeds from Yabukita plants were taken and planted in order to select the
- [The Decline of the Kyūsu](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-decline-of-the-kyusu) - Do you own a kyūsu teapot? I have many, and I like them very much. But the number of households in Japan that have one is falling every year. I read an article from 2023 that says that in Shizuoka prefecture (a major tea producing region), less than 30% of people in their 20s and
- [How a Chashaku is Made](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-a-chashaku-is-made)
- [The Yumesuruga Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yumesuruga) - Yumesuruga (ゆめするが) is a late budding cultivar that offers a high yield at harvest. It's named after Suruga province (駿河の国, suruga no kuni), which was an old province that is now the central part of Shizuoka prefecture. History of Yumesuruga At present day Shikuoka prefecture agriculture and forestry tea industry research center, Okuhikari was crossed
- [Ukishima](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ukishima)
- [Chanpan](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/chanpan) - A Japanese friend told me about this innovative product. It's a carbonated tea liquor called chanpan. Instead of being made with grapes like champagne, this drink has "cha" meaning tea in Japanese. It was developed about a year ago by Matsushitaen. What's so special about chanpan? This liquor uses a special extraction technology to extract
- [Tezumi Asanagi Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tezumi-asanagi-sencha) - I've been worrying because tomorrow is an important day at work. It's about possibly acquiring a big client and taking the business to the next level. But enough about that. I'll relax instead by tasting this Okumidori sencha from Wazuka, sold by Tezumi. Let the tea tasting begin This tea smells very fresh. It has
- [The Yumekaori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yumekaori) - Yumekaori (ゆめかおり) is the first Japanese cultivar that was specifically bred for the resistance to the white peach scale, a common pest for tea in Japan. When withered, this cultivar has a pleasant floral aroma. The name means "dream aroma". History of Yumekaori In 1986 at the tea branch of the agricultural research institute of
- [The Yumekaori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yumekaori) - Yumekaori (ゆめかおり) is the first Japanese cultivar that was specifically bred for the resistance to the white peach scale, a common pest for tea in Japan. When withered, this cultivar has a pleasant floral aroma. The name means "dream aroma". History of Yumekaori In 1986 at the tea branch of the agricultural research institute of
- [Chatsubo Kuchikiri no Gi](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/chatsubo-kuchikiri-no-gi)
- [Sugimoto Tea Organic Sencha Harumidori](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-organic-sencha-harumidori) - Spring has begun. What a better way to celebrate it than by tasting a sencha from the Harumidori (spring green) cultivar. I received this interesting sample from Sugimoto Tea. The tea is made in Kagoshima prefecture. It's the first time that I try this cultivar. Let's taste the spring green I'll pay attention to the
- [My Morning Tea Routine](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/my-morning-tea-routine) - Since last year, most of my tea drinking has happened at the office. This is where I spend most of my time. In this post, I'll describe my morning tea routine during the weekdays. It's not the same each weekend so I'll leave that part out. I get out of bed at 5:30 am, and
- [Sakura Mochi](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sakura-mochi)
- [The Miyamakaori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/miyamakaori) - Miyamakaori (みやまかおり) is a late budding cultivar used for sencha production. Its name means "deep mountain aroma", 深山香. History of Miyamakaori In 1983 at the tea industry branch of Miyazaki prefecture agricultural research center, a native cultivar from Kyoto called Kyoken 283 (京研２８３) was crossed with Saitama #1 (埼玉1号). Saitama # 1 comes from Sayamamidori
- [Kagoshima Tea Organic Tencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kagoshima-tea-organic-tencha) - I haven't tried a tencha in a long time. It's an uncommon tea, because most of the tencha is ground to obtain matcha. This one is organic, and sold by Kagoshima Tea. Did you know that tea professionals in Japan always taste tencha instead of matcha because it's sold that way to wholesalers? Tencha is
- [Obsidian Bowl](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/obsidian-bowl) - This is a product from a Kickstarter campaign by Sanko Matcha Products. It's a matcha bowl that has been specifically designed to improve whisking. They call it "one-dimensional matcha whisking". One only has to to whisk in a single path over the same surface, unlike the traditional round matcha bowl where more area hast to
- [Swapping Tea with Friends](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/swapping-tea-with-friends) - Did you buy a tea that you just don't enjoy as much? Or perhaps you bought too much of a single tea and now you worry that you'll get tired of it? I don't live in a country with a large tea community, and I have very few friends that are tea lovers. But that
- [Podcast 055: Tea Vendor](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-055-tea-vendor) - I've known Salvador Sosa for many years. We finally managed to record this podcast, where we talk about Tea Vendor. Perhaps you know this tea company by its previous name: International Tea Importers. It was founded by Devan Shah more than 30 years ago. I hope that you enjoy this episode. I certainly did.
- [Podcast 055: Tea Vendor](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-055-tea-vendor) - I've known Salvador Sosa for many years. We finally managed to record this podcast, where we talk about Tea Vendor. Perhaps you know this tea company by its previous name: International Tea Importers. It was founded by Devan Shah more than 30 years ago. I hope that you enjoy this episode. I certainly did.
- [Podcast 055: Tea Vendor](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-055-tea-vendor) - I've known Salvador Sosa for many years. We finally managed to record this podcast, where we talk about Tea Vendor. Perhaps you know this tea company by its previous name: International Tea Importers. It was founded by Devan Shah more than 30 years ago. I hope that you enjoy this episode. I certainly did.
- [Crystals on Tea Leaves](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/crystals-on-tea-leaves) - Some days ago a Japanese friend send me a picture. It looked like crystals that had grown on top of some of the tea leaves. She told me that it was caffeine. Caffeine? I was skeptical at first. But as I searched online, I became convinced. It turns out that she was using a chakōro
- [Houjicha Syrup](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/houjicha-syrup)
- [The Harunonagori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/harunonagori) - Harunonagori
- [Tea Friends](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-friends) - It's easy to find tea lovers in Asia, but the task is much harder in most of the West. Specialty tea isn't mainstream. Where I live is even worse, because there's a strong coffee culture. So I tend to drink tea alone most of the time. Most of the tea enthusiasts that I know personally
- [Maiko Tea Chiyo Mukashi Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/maiko-tea-chiyo-mukashi-matcha) - This is my first tea review of 2024. I decided to taste the Chiyo Mukashi matcha from Maiko Tea. According to them, it is used by many tea houses in Japan. In their lineup, this matcha is at a middle point. It isn't the cheapest nor the most expensive. A high grade matcha I'm not
- [Maiko Tea Chiyo Mukashi Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/maiko-tea-chiyo-mukashi-matcha) - This is my first tea review of 2024. I decided to taste the Chiyo Mukashi matcha from Maiko Tea. According to them, it is used by many tea houses in Japan. In their lineup, this matcha is at a middle point. It isn't the cheapest nor the most expensive. A high grade matcha I'm not
- [How to Make Sencha from Your Tea Plant](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-to-make-sencha-from-your-tea-plant)
- [The Haruto 34 Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/haruto-34) - Haruto 34 (はると34) is a very early budding cultivar with a good taste and aroma. The name comes from the Chinese characters 春翔, meaning spring and soar. Hence the idea behind the name is that because it buds early in spring, it can be enjoyed by consumers before any other cultivar. Besides sencha, it's also
- [Gyokuro Rice](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/gyokuro-rice)
- [Japanese Green Tea Co. Yuzu Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanese-green-tea-co-yuzu-sencha) - I rarely drink tea blends. One exception is genmaicha, because it's such a common tea blend in Japan. I'm also a big fan of yuzu. This citrus fruit has such an interesting aroma. It's hard to describe, but one you smell it you probably won't confuse it with another citrus fruit. Yuzu isn't available where
- [Japanese Green Tea Co. Yuzu Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanese-green-tea-co-yuzu-sencha) - I rarely drink tea blends. One exception is genmaicha, because it's such a common tea blend in Japan. I'm also a big fan of yuzu. This citrus fruit has such an interesting aroma. It's hard to describe, but one you smell it you probably won't confuse it with another citrus fruit. Yuzu isn't available where
- [Karukan](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/karukan)
- [The Nagomiyutaka Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/nagomiyutaka) - Nagomiyutaka (なごみゆたか) can be translated as "relaxing richness". It was named this way because it is rich in L-theanine, which is a relaxing compound. History of Nagomiyutaka In 1988 at the tea branch of the Miyazaki Research Institute, a cultivar called Saitama #16 (埼玉１６号) was crossed with a native cultivar from Fukuoka called Fuku 8
- [The Harumoegi Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/harumoegi) - Harumoegi (はるもえぎ) can be translated as "yellowish green spring". This tea cultivar is used for sencha. It has a pleasant aroma and a balanced flavor. History of Harumoegi In 1981 at the Miyazaki prefecture agricultural experiment station, the cultivar Chamoto F1NN27, which has a good vigor, was crossed with ME52, which has a high quality
- [Inside Your Japanese Garden (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/inside-your-japanese-garden-book-review) - Over the last few years I've been growing plants and moss in my balcony as a hobby. I don't know much about architecture nor garden design, but I was interested in this book because Japanese gardens and the tea ceremony are connected. As for the decision to buy it, first of all it's a recent
- [Chairo: The Color of Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/chairo-the-color-of-tea) - In Japanese, chairo (茶色) literally means "tea color". Oddly enough, this color is brown instead of green. Green tea leaves are green, and the liquor of most Japanese green teas is either yellow or green. So it's hard to imagine why brown would be the color associated with tea in Japan. It turns out that
- [Having Tea Leaves in the Teacup](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/having-tea-leaves-in-the-teacup) - Usually, after the tea leaves are infused, only the liquid is poured into the teacup. That is, the tea leaves are filtered out. If we keep the tea leaves inside the liquid, the tea will become stronger because the infusion will continue. In the case of Japanese green tea, it's easy for the tea to
- [Dobashien Asatsuyu Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/dobashien-asatsuyu-sencha) - I'm a big fan of Asatsuyu, because this cultivar results in a sencha with a bold umami taste. That's why I'm happy to review this tea. Dobashien is a tea company with more than 100 years of history. This tea is a fukamashi sencha made in Shizuoka prefecture. Furthermore, it's from the spring harvest. What
- [Dobashien Asatsuyu Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/dobashien-asatsuyu-sencha) - I'm a big fan of Asatsuyu, because this cultivar results in a sencha with a bold umami taste. That's why I'm happy to review this tea. Dobashien is a tea company with more than 100 years of history. This tea is a fukamashi sencha made in Shizuoka prefecture. Furthermore, it's from the spring harvest. What
- [The Sayamaakari Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sayamaakari) - Sayamaakari (さやまあかり) is basically an upgraded Sayamakaori. Its name means "Sayama light". The name was chosen with the hope that it will shine a bright light upon the future of the tea industry of Sayama prefecture. History of Sayamaakari In 1981 at the Sayama prefecture tea industry research center, the Sayamakaori cultivar was crossed with
- [The Sayamaakari Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sayamaakari) - Sayamaakari (さやまあかり) is basically an upgraded Sayamakaori. Its name means "Sayama light". The name was chosen with the hope that it will shine a bright light upon the future of the tea industry of Sayama prefecture. History of Sayamaakari In 1981 at the Sayama prefecture tea industry research center, the Sayamakaori cultivar was crossed with
- [Ohagi](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ohagi)
- [The Tea Recipe Book: 50 Hot and Iced Teas from Lattes to Bobas (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-tea-recipe-book-50-hot-and-iced-teas-from-lattes-to-bobas-book-review) - This book is from Nicole Wilson, a fellow tea blogger. She published the book about a year ago, but I hadn't bought it because I mostly drink straight loose leaf tea. However, my daughter recently discovered bubble tea and she likes it, so I decided to take a look at this book's recipes. By the
- [Take the Time to Appreciate Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/take-the-time-to-appreciate-tea) - I've noticed that when I review a tea, I enjoy it much more. It happens because I actually take the time to appreciate it. Normally, we're all constantly interrupted by many things at once. Besides work, there's email, text messages, social media notifications, etc. It's incredible that we can get anything done at all. Most
- [Sugimoto Tea Samidori Kamairicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-samidori-kamairicha) - I received a special sample from Sugimoto Tea. It's a single cultivar kamairicha from this year's spring harvest. This type of tea is uncommon, but it's even more uncommon to find it made from another cultivar other than Yabukita. The Samidori cultivar is often used for matcha. It will be interesting to see what it
- [The First Japanese Person to Drink Black Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-first-japanese-person-to-drink-black-tea) - November 1st is black tea day in Japan. While Japanese green tea has a long tradition, black tea was for the most part unknown in Japan's history. Let's remember that during the sakoku period (1603 to 1868), Japan was closed to the world. Foreigners were not allowed to enter Japan, while Japanese people were prohibited
- [The Okuharuka Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/okuharuka) - Okuharuka (おくはるか) can be translated as "interior spring aroma". "Oku" is a prefix used for late budding cultivars, and "haruka" refers to the cherry blossom leaf aroma of this cultivar, which evokes spring. History of Okuharuka In 1975 at the Saitama prefecture tea industry research station, a late budding cultivar with high yield named Saitama
- [How Ito En Recycles Used Tea Leaves](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-ito-en-recycles-used-tea-leaves)
- [I Propagated My First Tea Plant](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/i-propagated-my-first-tea-plant) - I have two tea plants in the same pot. They seem to be from the Assamica variety, but the specific cultivar is unknown. After taking care of them for about 6 months, I noticed that one of the tea plants had grown much taller than the other one. Since quicker growth is a desirable trait,
- [Adding MSG to Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/adding-msg-to-green-tea) - Besides tea, one of my hobbies is cooking. I like to make different Japanese dishes, since I can watch videos and read recipes in that language. One thing I've noticed, is that in Japan they use MSG (monosodium glutamate) as if it was something as basic as sugar or salt. MSG is found naturally in
- [NARO Video about Japanese Cultivars](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/naro-video-about-japanese-cultivars) - I want to share with you this video from NARO (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization). It introduces some Japanese cultivars. If you're starting out to learn about them, it's worth watching. Actually, this video was made some years ago. But it was released with English audio this month. It's the first time that they
- [The Inaguchi Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/inaguchi) - The name of this cultivar comes from the last name of its breeder, Inaguchi (稲口). It's a normal budding cultivar meant for sencha production. History of Inaguchi In present day Shizuoka city, Mr. Inaguchi discovered this tea plant by accident in his tea field. It was the result of a natural crossing of Yabukita plants.
- [Japanese Tea Days](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanese-tea-days) - In Japan, there are different days of the year that celebrate tea. While these aren't national holidays, at least they are a good excuse for tea festivals and tea related activities. Matcha day (抹茶の日) Matcha day is celebrated in February 6. This day was created by the Nishio Tea Industry Promotion Council (愛知県西尾市茶業振興協議会) in 1992.
- [Okoshi](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/okoshi)
- [About the Yunomi](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/about-the-yunomi) - Yunomi (湯呑) literally means "hot water drinking". It's an abbreviation of yunomi jawan (湯吞茶碗), where the word chawan means "tea bowl". Note that in Japan, the word chawan used by itself usually refers to the "rice bowl". In other words, it's for eating instead of drinking. As for the matcha bowl, it is called matcha
- [The Gokou Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/gokou) - About Gokou, a Japanese tea cultivar developed in Kyoto prefecture.
- [The Gokou Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/gokou) - About Gokou, a Japanese tea cultivar developed in Kyoto prefecture.
- [The Gokou Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/gokou) - About Gokou, a Japanese tea cultivar developed in Kyoto prefecture.
- [The Top 5 Tea Cultivars in Japan](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-top-5-tea-cultivars-in-japan) - There are more than a hundred tea cultivars in Japan, with new ones appearing every year. But only a few are used extensively. I looked at the data of cultivated area from 2021 from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (農林水産省). Here's the ranking: #5 Sayamakaori This cultivar amounts to just 2.3%
- [The Okuyutaka Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/okuyutaka) - Okuyutaka (おくゆたか) is a cultivar that makes a good quality sencha. Its name comes from Yutakamidori, and from the fact that it is a late budding cultivar. History of Okuyutaka In 1958 at the Kanaya tea research center in Shizuoka prefecture, Yutakamidori was crossed with a cultivar named F1NN8. F1NN8 comes from Tamamidori and a
- [Matsue: The World of Wagashi (Documentary)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/matsue-the-world-of-wagashi-documentary) - This documentary aired on February of 2023 in NHK World. Wagashi are traditional Japanese sweets. They are often enjoyed with green tea. Matsue city (松江市), is one of the 3 most famous places in Japan for wagashi. The other two are Kyoto and Kanazawa. The video is a little less than 30 minutes long, but
- [Nio Teas Kasugaen Golden Sencha Yabukita](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/nio-teas-kasugaen-golden-sencha-yabukita) - Today is Father's Day. As a way to celebrate, I'll review this organic sencha from Kagoshima prefecture. It's sold by Nio Teas. The Yabukita cultivar is the most common in Japan, and so it results in the classic sencha taste. Personally, I find its taste and aroma a bit nostalgic. Let the tea tasting begin
- [Hachijū Hachiya](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/hachiju-hachiya)
- [Podcast 054: Tezumi](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-054-tezumi) - While I have reviewed teas from Tezumi before, I didn't know much about them. In this episode I interview David Lavecchia, who is one of the three co-founders. David is a practitioner of the Ueda Sōko style of the Japanese tea ceremony. Besides their company, we talk about teaware, single cultivar tea, and even incense.
- [Naoki Single Origin Mame Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/naoki-single-origin-mame-matcha) - This is a limited edition tea from Naoki Matcha. It's made from a single tea field in Shizuoka prefecture. While it doesn't specify the cultivar, this matcha has a distinctive aroma. Deeply sweet, with roasted notes. The powder itself has a desirable bright green color. I think that It'll have a great taste as well.
- [Naoki Single Origin Mame Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/naoki-single-origin-mame-matcha) - This is a limited edition tea from Naoki Matcha. It's made from a single tea field in Shizuoka prefecture. While it doesn't specify the cultivar, this matcha has a distinctive aroma. Deeply sweet, with roasted notes. The powder itself has a desirable bright green color. I think that It'll have a great taste as well.
- [Brewing Coffee in a Kyusu Teapot](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/brewing-coffee-in-a-kyusu-teapot) - A Japanese friend told me that people are preparing coffee in their kyusu. I never would have thought of doing that. Apparently, the resulting coffee tastes well. This way, if you own a kyusu you don't have to buy additional equipment to prepare coffee. While online directions vary, it's just adding hot water to ground
- [Why I Stopped Doing Public Tea Events](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/why-i-stopped-doing-public-tea-events) - I have a small online tea store in Bogota, Colombia: kyusuteas.com I started the business 10 years ago, with the hope that I could convert many of the locals into tea lovers. Besides social media, I also gave talks about tea, held tea tastings, made food pairing events involving tea, etc. I even did cooking
- [Kintsuba](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kintsuba) - Kintsuba (きんつば) is a traditional Japanese sweet (wagashi) that is fairly common, although not as popular as others. In essence, it's a yōkan with an outer crust. Nowadays, most kintsuba have a square shape, and the ingredients are tsubuan (chunky sweet red bean paste), agar (a jelly made from algae), water, sugar and flour (from
- [Tezumi Koushun Bihakkocha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tezumi-koushun-bihakkocha) - This tea sold by Tezumi is a lightly oxidized oolong made with the Koushun cultivar. It comes from the Honyama region of Shizuoka prefecture. Since this cultivar's strong point is its aroma, it will be interesting to try it as an oolong. Let the tea tasting begin I feel a lightly sweet and fruity fragrance.
- [The Kirari 31 Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kirari-31) - Kirari 31 (きらり３１) is a cultivar that not only makes a high quality sencha, but also kabusecha and gyokuro. Kirari means "momentary flash of light". The number 31 is a play of words. 3 is pronounced "san" in Japanese, and because of the way it sounds it refers to the sun. And the number 1
- [Sencha vs Kabusecha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sencha-vs-kabusecha) - Kabusecha means "shaded tea". This shading process is also employed for teas like gyokuro and matcha. Traditionally, sencha isn't shaded. Note that after harvesting, sencha, kabusecha and gyokuro are processed in the same way to obtain the final product. Nowadays it's hard to tell the difference Because a lot of sencha is actually shaded! Since
- [Umami: The Fifth Taste](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/umami) - Umami: the fifth taste. Did you know that there is another taste besides sweet, sour, bitter and salty?
- [Ikkyu Satori](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ikkyu-satori) - This gyokuro is very interesting because it is a blend of three cultivars: Yabukita, Yamakai, and Gokou. Furthermore, it's made in Yame using a traditional method. I'm happy to taste this tea sold by Ikkyu. The leaves have a wonderful aroma. Intensely sweet and fresh, with citrus notes. There's no doubt that it will have
- [Cha Doraku Yume](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/cha-doraku-yume) - Tea review of Yume, an icho fukamushi sencha from Cha Doraku.
- [Cha Doraku Kaori](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/cha-doraku-kaori) - Tea review of Kaori, an ichou asamushi sencha from Cha Doraku.
- [Bizenya Kohaku](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/bizenya-kohaku) - Tea review of Kohaku, a tea made by Bizenya.
- [Ichoucha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ichoucha) - Ichoucha (萎凋茶) is a Japanese tea that has been withered. Withering is called ichou in Japanese. Another word also used for withering tea is bihakkou (微発酵). For example, ichou sencha means that it's a sencha made with withered tea leaves. The process happens naturally. Tea leaves will lose moisture and develop a different aroma as
- [Trails to Oishii Tokyo: Japanese Tea (Documentary)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/trails-to-oishii-tokyo-japanese-tea-documentary) - This is a tea documentary in English from NHK World, made in 2022. Its about 30 minutes long. Besides the basic information about Japanesetea, it has some interesting content. For example, ichoucha, which is a withered green tea. I'll tell you more about this type of tea in the following post. Another thing I liked
- [Ooika Tsuji's Asahi Shirakawa Uji Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ooika-tsujis-asahi-shirakawa-uji-matcha) - Ooika specializes in single cultivar matcha. They import the tea leaves from Japan and grind them in the US. This matcha from the Asahi cultivar is made in the Shirakawa district of Uji city. It's also hand-picked. Tasting a matcha from Uji The aroma is very fresh and sweet. It feels as if it had
- [Japanese Tea Cultivar List](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanese-tea-cultivar-list) - The list of registered Japanese tea cultivars. Learn all about Japanese green tea at www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [The Shizukaori Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/shizukaori) - The Shizukaori (しずかおり) cultivar is named after Shizuoka prefecture, and also because of its superior aroma (kaori in Japanese). This cultivar is meant for sencha production. History of Shizukaori In 1989 at the Shizuoka tea industry experimental center, Okuhikari was crossed with Kuritawase. The best seedling was selected, and it underwent tests from 2005 to
- [Chashitsu ZerO](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/chashitsu-zero) - Many tea ceremony schools in Japan were closed during the pandemic. This led Okochi Sachi from the Senshin-an tea ceremony school to make a small tea room (chashitsu) that would fit in people's homes. The "O" in ZerO makes reference to the ensō (円相), a circular shape than in Zen means enlightenment, the universe, and
- [Bootstrapping an Online Tea Business (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/bootstrapping-an-online-tea-business) - "Bootstrapping an Online Tea Business", by Tony Gebely. A book review by www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [The Book of Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-book-of-tea) - The Book of Tea, a tea classic by Okakura Kakuzo. You can download this book for free! Refer to the link at the end of this article.
- [19 Lessons On Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/19-lessons-on-tea-book-review) - 19 Lessons On Tea, a tea guide by 27Press. A great guide for beginners in the world of tea. Click to read my book review.
- [Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/wabi-sabi-book-review) - Book review of Wabi Sabi, a book written by Andrew Juniper.
- [Wild Tea Hunter (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/wild-tea-hunter-book-review) - Book review of Wild Tea Hunter, a book written by J T Hunter.
- [The Infusiast: Diatribes from the Devotea (book review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-infusiast-diatribes-from-the-devotea-book-review) - Book review of The Infusiast: Diatribes from the Devotea. A tea book full of humor and it's very easy to read, written by Robert Godden, aka The Devotea.
- [The Everything Healthy Tea Book (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-everything-healthy-tea-book-book-review) - Book review of the Everything Healthy Tea Book, written by Babette Donaldson.
- [The Japanese Tea Ceremony and The Shoguns (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-japanese-tea-ceremony-and-the-shoguns-book-review) - Book review of The Japanese Tea Ceremony and The Shoguns, written by Linda Hewitt.
- [Green Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/green-tea-book-review) - Review of Green Tea, a book written by Americi, Deharnais, Marchand and Gascoyne.
- [Cooking with Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/cooking-with-tea-book-review) - Book review of Cooking with Tea, by Robert Wemischner and Diana Rosen.
- [The Tea Book (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-tea-book-review) - Review of The Tea Book, written by Linda Gaylard.
- [The World's Special Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-worlds-special-tea-book-review) - A book review of The World's Special Tea.
- [The Tea Enthusiast's Handbook (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-tea-enthusiasts-handbook-book-review) - Book Review of The Tea Enthusiast's Handbook
- [The Ultimate Tea Lover's Treasury (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-lovers-treasury-book-review) - Book review of The Ultimate Tea Lover's Treasury, the third edition of the book written by James Norwood Pratt.
- [The New Tea Companion (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-new-tea-companion-book-review) - Book review of The New Tea Companion, authored by Jane Pettigrew and Bruce Richardson.
- [Tea: A User's Guide (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-a-users-guide-book-review) - This book from Tony Gebely of World of Tea was one of the most anticipated books about tea this year. I bought it as soon as I found out that it was available!
- [The One Taste of Truth (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-one-taste-of-truth-book-review) - Book review of The One Taste of Truth: Zen and the Art of Drinking Tea. A book written by William Scott Wilson.
- [World Atlas of Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-atlas-of-tea-book-review) - Book review of World Atlas of Tea, a tea book written by Krisi Smith.
- [Magic of Japanese Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/magic-of-japanese-tea-book-review) - Book review of Magic of Japanese Tea. A book written by Oscar Brekell.
- [The Old Tea Seller: Life and Zen Poetry in 18th Century Kyoto (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-old-tea-seller-life-and-zen-poetry-in-18th-century-kyoto-book-review) - Book review of The Old Tea Seller: Life and Zen Poetry in 18th Century Kyoto. A book written by Norman Waddell.
- [Culinary Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/culinary-tea-book-review) - Book review of Culinary Tea.
- [The Life of Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-life-of-tea-book-review) - Book review of The Life of Tea, by Ricardo Caicedo of My Japanese Green Tea blog.
- [Jane Pettigrew's World of Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/jane-pettigrews-world-of-tea-book-review) - Book review of Jane Pettigrew's World of Tea.
- [Yoshimasa and the Silver Pavilion (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yoshimasa-and-the-silver-pavilion-book-review) - Book review of Yoshimasa and the Silver Pavilion: The Creation of the Soul of Japan
- [Japanese Tea: A Comprehensive Guide (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanese-tea-a-comprehensive-guide-book-review) - Book review of Japanese Tea: A Comprehensive Guide.
- [The Book of Korean Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-book-of-korean-tea-review) - Review of "The Book of Korean Tea", by Fred Yoo.
- [Cultivating Femininity: Women and Tea Culture in Edo and Meiji Japan (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/cultivating-femininity-women-and-tea-culture-in-edo-and-meiji-japan) - Nowadays, most of the practitioners of the Japanese tea ceremony are women. But for a very long time it was a cultural activity dominated by men.
- [The Story of Japanese Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-story-of-japanese-tea-book-review) - Book review of The Story of Japanese Tea.
- [Learn from Zero! How to Enjoy Japanese Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/learn-from-zero-how-to-enjoy-japanese-tea-book-review) - Book review of Learn from Zero! How to Enjoy Japanese Tea.
- [The Book of Japanese Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-book-of-japanese-tea-book-review) - This book was written by Oscar Brekell in 2018. It's a very good tea book.
- [The Way of Tea: Reflections on a Life with Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-way-of-tea-reflections-on-a-life-with-tea-book-review) - While most tea books focus on the history, types of tea, cultivation and processing of tea, this one offers a more spiritual approach.
- [Grow Your Own Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/grow-your-own-tea-book-review) - I had this book in my wish list for more than a year. I hadn't read it because I thought that I should own a tea plant first. But as you might expect, I forgot about both the book and the tea plant that I wanted to keep at home. This book is written by
- [Tales of The Tea Trade (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tales-of-the-tea-trade-book-review) - This book was published a few years ago by Michelle and Rob Comins. They own Comins Tea, a tea house in the UK. The first chapters introduce the authors, offer a summary of tea history, the main types of tea, etc. It's what you'll find on most books about tea. Then the book focuses on
- [Stories of Japanese Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/stories-of-japanese-tea-book-review) - Thanks to Princeton Architectural Press, I obtained a copy of this book before it was published. The author is Zach Mangan, founder of Kettl. I haven't tried their teas yet, but they look promising. This book is an introduction to Japanese tea, for people who are new to tea. I liked how the book is
- [Flowers + Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/flowers-plus-tea-book-review) - I've been under much stress this week. There are various reasons: problems with the economy that affect me directly, I'm moving to a new office, and a project's progress is painfully slow. But at least this book gave me short times of relaxation. I briefly met this book's author, Alexander Ahearn, many years ago at
- [Flowers + Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/flowers-plus-tea-book-review) - I've been under much stress this week. There are various reasons: problems with the economy that affect me directly, I'm moving to a new office, and a project's progress is painfully slow. But at least this book gave me short times of relaxation. I briefly met this book's author, Alexander Ahearn, many years ago at
- [A Bowl for a Coin: A Commodity History of Japanese Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/a-bowl-for-a-coin-book-review) - This book written by William Wayne Farris is about 4 years old. It's quite recent. While most books about tea include the history of Japanese tea in one way or another, this one does a superior job, in my opinion. It's divided into four chapters that are organized by time periods: 750 - 1300, 1300
- [Maiko Tea Yashiki no Cha Gyokuro](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/maiko-tea-yashiki-no-cha-gyokuro) - I had the pleasure to try the best gyokuro from Maiko Tea: Yashiki no cha. Mr. Yamashita watches these tea plants daily. Only a few kilograms are made each year with the utmost care. It's as if this was a competition grade gyokuro. Tasting an exclusive gyokuro This tea has an intense sweet aroma. It's
- [The Yamanoibuki Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yamanoibuki) - Yamanoibuki (山の息吹) means "mountain breath". It's an early budding cultivar meant for sencha production. History of Yamanoibuki In 1975 at present day Kawanehon town in Shizuoka prefecture, specimens were taken from a field of tea plants that were born from Yabukita seeds. The best seedling was selected, and it passed tests done in 1977 and
- [I Love the Umami Taste of Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/i-love-the-umami-taste-of-green-tea) - A tea with much umami taste feels savory, brothy and with more body than usual. I just can't imagine going several days without drinking a tea that is high in umami. When I became a regular tea drinker, I didn't really understand why umami was important for Japanese green tea. For example, I disliked gyokuro
- [I Love the Umami Taste of Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/i-love-the-umami-taste-of-green-tea) - A tea with much umami taste feels savory, brothy and with more body than usual. I just can't imagine going several days without drinking a tea that is high in umami. When I became a regular tea drinker, I didn't really understand why umami was important for Japanese green tea. For example, I disliked gyokuro
- [Nio Teas Gyokuro Kukicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/nio-teas-gyokuro-kukicha) - This is my first tea review of 2023. I chose a kukicha made from gyokuro stems because it's not a tea that I drink often. This is an organic tea from Kagoshima prefecture, sold by Nio Teas. Let's infuse these tea stems I can see that this tea has a good appearance. The stems look
- [How to Make Your Own Roasted Rice for Genmaicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-to-make-your-own-roasted-rice-for-genmaicha) - After much experimenting I finally found a way to make your own roasted rice for genmaicha! Read all about it in this article, from My Japanese Green Tea blog.
- [Sencha vs Kukicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sencha-vs-kukicha) - While these two types of Japanese green tea have a different appearance, their other attributes are somewhat similar. Green tea production inevitably results in a considerable amount of excess stems. First we have aracha, the crude tea. After refining, we are left with many parts that are filtered out in the process. So kukicha is
- [Masters Teas Shincha Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/masters-teas-shincha-sencha) - Tea review of a shincha from Masters Teas.
- [About the Steaming Time of Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/steaming-time-of-sencha) - The steaming process is crucial because it stops the oxidation of the tea leaves. That’s how most Japanese green teas are made.
- [Sugimoto Tea Sencha Fujikaori](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-sencha-fujikaori) - Thanks to Sugimoto Tea, I'll taste the Fujikaori cultivar for the first time. This asamushi (light-steamed) sencha is organic and comes from Fujieda in Shizuoka prefecture. I heard good things about this tea. Can't wait to try it. Tasting a floral sencha The tea leaves have a floral and sweet aroma. It reminds me of
- [Sugimoto Tea Sencha Shizu-7132](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-sencha-shizu-7132) - After learning about the Shizu-7132 cultivar I’ve been wanting to taste it. Would it really have a cherry blossom aroma? How sweet would it be?
- [Sugimoto Tea Benifuuki Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-benifuuki-sencha) - This tea is an asamushi (light steamed) sencha from Kagoshima prefecture. It's also organic, and from the first harvest of 2021. Many thanks to Sugimoto Tea for giving me this interesting sample. Let the green tea tasting begin This tea's aroma is sweet and somewhat floral. I can't tell exactly what kind of flower, since
- [Tezumi Handpicked Honyama Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tezumi-handpicked-honyama-sencha) - Since most Japanese tea is harvested by machine, obtaining one picked by hand isn't easy. I'm very eager to taste this asamushi (light steamed) sencha from the Honyama region in Shizuoka prefecture. This tea is from the Yabukita cultivar, first harvest of 2021. Many thanks to Tezumi for sending me this precious sample. A feast
- [Sugimoto Tea Sencha Koushun](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-sencha-koushun) - Many years ago I tried the Koushun cultivar for the first time at Chachanoma. It was a delightful experience. Unfortunately, time passes and now I can barely remember what it tasted like. Now, thanks to Sugimoto Tea, I will do a proper review of an asamushi (light steamed) sencha of this wonderful cultivar. It's a
- [The Yamakai Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yamakai) - Yamakai (やまかい、山峡) means "ravine". The name of this cultivar comes from the fact that it has a color similar to mountain tea. It's suitable for sencha, kabusecha and gyokuro. History of Yamakai This cultivar originated from a seed of a Yabukita tea plant. It was tested at present day Shizuoka tea research center since 1949.
- [River & Stone Tea Asahi Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/river-stone-tea-asahi-matcha) - River & Stone Tea mills their own matcha in the US. They import the tencha from Uji. I've tried freshly milled matcha at the World Tea Expo, but this is the first time that I see it being sold online outside Japan. I'll review their Asahi ceremonial matcha, which is organic. Let's whisk it The
- [Begin Japanology - Tea Ceremony (Video)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/begin-japanology-tea-ceremony-video) - While I'm not a practitioner of the Japanese tea ceremony, I've always found it interesting. This video is an episode from an NHK television program that aired in 2009. I just stumbled into it recently, and I liked it enough to share it with you. Besides the thorough explanation, there's also a part about a
- [Swirling the Teapot while Brewing Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/swirling-the-teapot-while-brewing-tea) - Swirling a teapot means to move it in a circular motion. In Japan, this is generally not advised. The reason is that your tea may become too bitter. But I felt like experimenting with this, in order to confirm if it always results in a bad outcome. My findings so far When you swirl (or
- [Wakoucha: Japanese Black Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/wakoucha-japanese-black-tea) - Wakoucha: Japanese black tea. In this post I'll explain about wakoucha and it's history, and why it's so different from other black teas.
- [Tezumi Takamura Kamairicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tezumi-takamura-kamairicha) - It's been years since I've tasted a kamairicha. This type of Japanese tea is uncommon. Thanks to Tezumi I'll review this one from Kumamoto prefecture, one of the two prefectures in Japan where this tea is traditionally produced. As an extra feature, this tea comes from a blend of different cultivars. I don't have much
- [The Komakage Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/komakage) - Komakage (駒影) can be translated as "horse shadow". There's very few information about this cultivar online, and I haven't tasted it yet. However, there's an interesting reason behind its name. That's why I decided to write this post. History of Komakage Komakage is an unregistered tea cultivar developed in 1954 at the Kyoto prefecture tea
- [If I had an Unlimited Budget for Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/if-i-had-an-unlimited-budget-for-tea) - Recently, the US dollar has appreciated so much against my local currency that imported goods are more than twice as expensive as before. It's very depressing. But dreaming is free, so I'll go ahead and have fun with this mental exercise. Naturally, I would keep drinking Japanese green tea for the most part. Quality over
- [Maiko Tea Takumi Gyokuro](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/maiko-tea-takumi-gyokuro) - Takumi means artisan in Japanese. This isn't the highest grade gyokuro from Maiko Tea, but it's up there with the best. There's little information on the website regarding this tea, except that it is made by Mr. Yamashita with the utmost care. By the way, this gyokuro won a Nihoncha Award in 2015. Let the
- [Western Versus Japanese Style Tea Brewing](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/western-versus-japanese-style-tea-brewing) - The differences between Western and Japanese style tea brewing. Which one do you prefer?
- [Hotta Katsutaro Shoten Organic Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/hotta-katsutaro-shoten-organic-matcha) - Tea review of an organic matcha produced by Hotta Katsutaro Shoten, a tea company in Uji city, Kyoto prefecture.
- [The Ooiwase Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ooiwase) - Ooiwase (おおいわせ) is named after the Ōi river in Shizuoka prefecture. Wase (早生) refers to early budding cultivars. This cultivar is meant for sencha production. History of Ooiwase In 1964 at the Shizuoka tea research station, the cultivars Yaeho and Yabukita were crossed. The best offspring was selected, and years later after testing it was
- [The Ooiwase Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ooiwase) - Ooiwase (おおいわせ) is named after the Ōi river in Shizuoka prefecture. Wase (早生) refers to early budding cultivars. This cultivar is meant for sencha production. History of Ooiwase In 1964 at the Shizuoka tea research station, the cultivars Yaeho and Yabukita were crossed. The best offspring was selected, and years later after testing it was
- [Taiyaki](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/taiyaki) - Taiyaki (鯛焼き) is a traditional Japanese sweet (wagashi) that has the shape of a sea bream. Its main ingredients are wheat flour, sugar and red bean paste. In case you were wondering, the filling doesn't contain fish. So why does it have the shape of a sea bream? Because it is considered lucky. The sea
- [Sugimoto Tea Organic Sencha Fuushun](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-organic-sencha-fuushun) - One of my favorite things to do is reviewing a Japanese tea made from a cultivar that I haven't tasted before. Sugimoto Tea has helped me a lot in this regard. This time it's a fukamushi sencha made with the Fuushun cultivar. The tea is made in Kagoshima by the Kawaji family. It is organic,
- [The Fuushun Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/fuushun) - All about Fuushun, a Japanese tea cultivar.
- [Why Does the Kyusu Have a Side Handle?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/why-does-the-kyusu-have-a-side-handle) - Western and Chinese teapots usually have an upper or back handle. Have you wondered why the traditional Japanese teapot has a side handle? To answer this question, let's take a look at the history of the kyusu teapot. Where did the kyusu come from? The custom of loose leaf tea drinking came to Japan from
- [Podcast 053: The Kamikatsu Awa Bancha Association](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-053-the-kamikatsu-awa-bancha-association) - I was recently contacted by Kanji Nakata from the Kamikatsu Awa Bancha Association. His English is quite good, so we decided to record this podcast episode. We talk about Awa bancha, how and where is it made, about the association, and more. I wish Kanji much success with his promotion of this rare type of
- [Podcast 053: The Kamikatsu Awa Bancha Association](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-053-the-kamikatsu-awa-bancha-association) - I was recently contacted by Kanji Nakata from the Kamikatsu Awa Bancha Association. His English is quite good, so we decided to record this podcast episode. We talk about Awa bancha, how and where is it made, about the association, and more. I wish Kanji much success with his promotion of this rare type of
- [Nio Teas Kasugaen Asatsuyu Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/nio-teas-kasugaen-asatsuyu-sencha) - Asatsuyu is one of my favorite tea cultivars. I'm a big fan of green teas with a bold umami taste. So it's a pleasure to review this fukamushi sencha from Nio Teas. The tea is organic, made in Hioki city in Kagoshima prefecture. Let's taste this green tea It has such a good aroma. A
- [The Benihikari Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/benihikari) - Benihikari, which literally means "red light", is a Japanese tea cultivar for black tea. Note that black tea is called "red tea" (koucha) in Japan. This cultivar is a mixture of tea plants from three countries: China, India and Japan. It's relatively rare. History of Benihikari In 1952 at the Makurazaki Tea Research Station, Benikaori
- [The Benihikari Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/benihikari) - Benihikari, which literally means "red light", is a Japanese tea cultivar for black tea. Note that black tea is called "red tea" (koucha) in Japan. This cultivar is a mixture of tea plants from three countries: China, India and Japan. It's relatively rare. History of Benihikari In 1952 at the Makurazaki Tea Research Station, Benikaori
- [Nīryokucha Awa bancha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/niryokucha-awa-bancha) - Tea review of an Awa bancha made by Nīryokucha.
- [Why a Tea Won't Taste the Same for Everyone](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/why-a-tea-wont-taste-the-same-for-everyone) - This is one of the shortcomings of tea reviews. Not only do I have different preferences regarding tea, but there are many factors that can make the same tea taste different. Let me explain in detail. Each batch of a given tea may be different We may be tasting a tea from a different year,
- [Tezumi Wazuka Zairai White Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tezumi-wazuka-zairai-white-tea) - I've never tasted a Japanese white tea before. It's very difficult to find this type of tea made in Japan, as well as yellow tea. Note that I have very little experience with white tea, because it is the type of tea that I like the least. I find it too weak for my taste.
- [Uji Matcha Curry Review](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/uji-matcha-curry-review) - A friend gave me this Japanese souvenir. It's a curry made with matcha! This product is made by Itohkyuemon, a company that sells tea and sweets made with tea. By the way, I love Japanese curry. I prepare it at home at least once a month. Let's see if this one is tasty or not.
- [Japan Spirit and Form: Japanese Tea Bowls (Documentary)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japan-spirit-and-form-japanese-tea-bowls-documentary) - The video quality isn't so good, but the content is definitely worth watching.
- [Rakugan](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/rakugan) - Rakugan (落雁) is a Japanese dried confectionery that is commonly used in the tea ceremony. This wagashi (traditional Japanese sweet) is made with flour (often from rice) and sugar or glucose syrup. The best type of sugar for high quality rakugan is called wasanbon. The mixture is then pressed into a mold and left to
- [Matcha Pizza](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/matcha-pizza) - I definitely want to learn more about making pizza dough in order to make my own version of the matcha pizza.
- [Nio Teas Gokou Matcha Koiai](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/nio-teas-gokou-matcha-koiai) - This is the first product that I review from Nio Teas, an online store that sells Japanese tea. Although the Gokou cultivar is commonly found in the Uji region, this ceremonial matcha is made in Shizuoka prefecture. It's been a while since I tasted a matcha from this cultivar. I'm expecting a delightful experience. Let's
- [The Marishi Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/marishi) - Marishi (摩利支) is named after the Buddhist guardian deity called Marishiten in Japanese. Meant for sencha production, this is an extremely early budding cultivar. History of Marishi In present day Shizuoka city, Mr. Yamamori and his daughter selected the best seedling that resulted from natural crossing of Yaeho tea plants. In 1993, they applied for
- [Zojirushi VE Hybrid Water Boiler](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/zojirushi-ve-hybrid-water-boiler) - The first time I saw a Zojirushi water boiler was when I lived in Japan. It's a popular brand there. I bought one when I left Japan and I was very happy with it. It lasted 8 years. After months of saving, I finally bought the latest model: the CV-JAC40. There's also the CV-JAC50, with
- [Maiko Tea Nomigoro Gyokuro](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/maiko-tea-nomigoro-gyokuro) - I visited Maiko Tea many years ago when I was on a tea tour in Kyoto prefecture. What I remember the most is that they served me a gyokuro that was absolutely delicious. Kyotanabe, where this company is located, is well known for its high quality gyokuro. They were kind enough to send me samples,
- [Podcast 052: Steeped](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-052-steeped) - A while ago I was contacted by Tristan Otto, the co-founder of Steeped. I didn't know that this app existed, so I talked with Tristan to learn more about it. Soon the app will have a major update, and new features will be available. I have already downloaded the app :-)
- [I Prefer Small Teapots](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/i-prefer-small-teapots) - I've become used to drinking tea in small teacups and teapots. Of course, in the case of many guests I would use a bigger teapot. But for few people, or when preparing tea for myself (which is usually the case), I like to use small teaware. Right now, my favorites are a 60 ml (2
- [Mitocha Makibi Kancha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/mitocha-makibi-kancha) - I've known about kancha for years, but I only managed to get my hands on a sample now. It is quite rare. In fact, this isn't the original one from Aichi prefecture. The producer learned how to process it, and was able to reproduce this tea in Nara prefecture. I bought it from Yunomi.life. Tasting
- [Podcast 051: Osadaen](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-051-osadaen) - In this episode I interview James Johnson from Osadaen. We talk about their different teas, for example the dark tea yamabuki nadeshiko. This tea company led by Osada Natsumi is located in Mori town, Shizuoka prefecture. They have been successful in exporting their tea to different countries.
- [The Nanmei Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/nanmei) - Nanmei (なんめい, 南茗) can be translated as "south tea". It was named this way because it is an early budding cultivar that is suitable for the southern regions of Japan, which are warmer. History of Nanmei This was the first Japanese tea cultivar to be selected with the help of DNA marker technology. The main
- [The Sayamakaori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sayamakaori) - Sayamakaori is a Japanese tea cultivar. Read all about it here, from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [The Sayamakaori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sayamakaori) - Sayamakaori is a Japanese tea cultivar. Read all about it here, from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [Paper Kyusu](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/paper-kyusu)
- [Okaki and Arare](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/okaki-and-arare) - Okaki (おかき) and arare (あられ) are rice crackers made of glutinous rice (mochi rice). Nowadays, the only difference between them is their size. Okaki is bigger than arare. But it used to be that okaki were broken into pieces with a hammer while arare were cut into small pieces with a blade. These wagashi (traditional
- [Senbei](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/senbei) - Senbei (煎餅) is a Japanese rice cracker that often has a flat and round shape. This confectionery pairs well with green tea. Although the origin of the word is unrelated, note that the first Chinese character of senbei is the same as sencha (煎茶). In general, senbei is made with flour of ordinary Japanese rice
- [Sencha is my Favorite Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sencha-is-my-favorite-tea) - If I could only drink one tea for the rest of my life, I would choose sencha. Of course, I like to drink teas from other countries besides Japan. Exploring the vast world of tea is part of the fun of being a tea lover. But I mostly drink green tea, especially sencha. Here are
- [How my Preferences in Tea have Changed](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-my-preferences-in-tea-have-changed) - I've been a regular tea drinker for about sixteen years. My preferences have changed along the way.
- [Cyber Chakai](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/cyber-chakai)
- [The Sawamizuka Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sawamizuka) - Sawamizuka (さわみずか) is a late budding cultivar with high yield. Its name comes from an alternate reading for the Chinese characters of the region where it was cultivated: Sabaka (沢水加). It is meant for sencha production. History of Sawamizuka At present day Tea industry research center of Shizuoka prefecture, the Yabukita cultivar was crossed with
- [The Fujimidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/fujimidori) - Fujimidori (ふじみどり), meaning "Fuji green", is an unregistered and one of the lesser grown Japanese tea cultivars.
- [Podcast 050: Matcha Kanaya](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-050-matcha-kanaya) - I was contacted by a new online tea store: Matcha Kanaya. Osami Ogai and the owner Tsutomu Sugiyama tell us about Shimada city in Shizuoka prefecture, their matcha, and how they are aiming to increase their organic tea production. They have a wonderful lineup of matcha with good prices. I haven't tried their teas yet,
- [Podcast 050: Matcha Kanaya](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-050-matcha-kanaya) - I was contacted by a new online tea store: Matcha Kanaya. Osami Ogai and the owner Tsutomu Sugiyama tell us about Shimada city in Shizuoka prefecture, their matcha, and how they are aiming to increase their organic tea production. They have a wonderful lineup of matcha with good prices. I haven't tried their teas yet,
- [The Asahi Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/asahi) - Asahi (あさひ), which means morning sun, is a tea cultivar from Kyoto prefecture. It is especially suitable for tencha production. Other cultivars from Kyoto that are commonly used for matcha are Samidori and Ujihikari. History of Asahi In Uji city, Kyoto prefecture, Hirano Jinnojō selected a tea plant from his tea field. Later on, the
- [The Asahi Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/asahi) - Asahi (あさひ), which means morning sun, is a tea cultivar from Kyoto prefecture. It is especially suitable for tencha production. Other cultivars from Kyoto that are commonly used for matcha are Samidori and Ujihikari. History of Asahi In Uji city, Kyoto prefecture, Hirano Jinnojō selected a tea plant from his tea field. Later on, the
- [Classification of Japanese Pottery](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/classification-of-japanese-pottery) - In the West, the three main types of pottery are earthenware, stoneware and porcelain. But in Japan, there are four main types with different definitions, so that there isn't an exact translation. Doki (土器) This is pretty much what earthenware is. Pottery that has been fired at a relatively low temperature. Below 1,000 °C (1,832
- [Uiro](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/uiro) - Uirō (ういろう) is a steamed cake made with flour and sugar. This wagashi (Japanese traditional sweet) looks similar to yōkan but it has a more chewy texture. The flour used can be rice flour, wheat flour, and bracken starch, among others. Uirō can also be flavored, or have other ingredients as a garnish. As you
- [Regional Brands of Japanese Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/regional-brands-of-japanese-tea) - Japanese tea has regional brands for marketing purposes. Sometimes it is a historic name, and sometimes it is registered through the Regional Collective Trademark System (地域団体商標制度). Since these trademarks can be newly registered, expired, etc., this isn't an exhaustive list: Miyagi prefecture: Monocha (桃生茶), from Mono town. Tochigi prefecture: Kanumacha (鹿沼茶), from Kanuma city. Itagacha
- [Kagoshima Tea Chiran Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kagoshima-tea-chiran-sencha) - I decided to start 2022 by reviewing a high quality sencha from Kagoshima Tea. The Chiran region refers to Minamikyūshū city, Kagoshima prefecture. It is a blend of first harvest tea leaves. If I'm not mistaken, a lot of the green tea in this region is actually a kabusecha but they call it sencha anyway.
- [Sugimoto America Sencha Fukamushi](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-america-sencha-fukamushi) - Tea review of Sencha Fukamushi from Sugimoto America.
- [The Japanese Cast Iron Teapot](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-japanese-cast-iron-teapot) - You've probably heard about the tetsubin (鉄瓶), which is the cast iron kettle. In the West, it is common to use the same word when referring to Japanese cast iron teapots. But in Japan, the correct name is tetsukyūsu (鉄急須), which means "iron teapot". Before we look at their differences, I want to tell you
- [Green Tea for a Hangover](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/green-tea-for-a-hangover) - Many of us tend to celebrate by drinking alcoholic beverages. But sometimes we end up drinking too much, and experience hangover symptoms the next day. In Japan, green tea is a traditional home remedy for a hangover. There is a historic basis for this. According to a written account in the Azuma Kagami (a historic
- [Green Tea for a Hangover](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/green-tea-for-a-hangover) - Many of us tend to celebrate by drinking alcoholic beverages. But sometimes we end up drinking too much, and experience hangover symptoms the next day. In Japan, green tea is a traditional home remedy for a hangover. There is a historic basis for this. According to a written account in the Azuma Kagami (a historic
- [Karinto](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/karinto) - Karintō (かりんとう) is a type of fried wagashi (traditional Japanese sweet). It's normally made with wheat flour, yeast, and brown sugar. But nowadays there are many modern variations of karintō which use different ingredients. Naturally, matcha karintō is one of them. The origin of this sweet is unclear. Some theories suggest that it came from
- [Wakoen Ou No Kaori Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/wakoen-ou-no-kaori-matcha) - If I'm not mistaken, this is the highest grade matcha that Wakoen offers. It's made with tea leaves from the first harvest in Kagoshima prefecture. Since this is my last tea review of 2021, I wanted to have something special. Let's whisk it The aroma has a deep sweetness that reminds me of molasses. I
- [The Yaeho Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yaeho) - The Yaeho (やえほ) cultivar is quite old. It was registered in 1954. It is used for sencha and gyokuro. However, this cultivar is very scarce and it isn't being propagated much because tea farmers prefer to plant other tea cultivars. History of Yaeho This cultivar comes from seeds selected from an older cultivar with the
- [The Tea Industry in the Metaverse](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-tea-industry-in-the-metaverse) - Imagine how much more fun it would be if the technology improves greatly. For example you could ask questions and interact with the host in real time, as well as your friends. I also read somewhere that technologies to feel texture and temperature with virtual reality are already under development. Buying tea with the help
- [Japan also Imports Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japan-also-imports-green-tea) - Japan is among the top 10 tea importing and exporting countries. It is one of the main green tea exporting countries in terms of total value, often ranking second or third place each year. But China's green tea exports are so large, that Japanese green tea exports are almost insignificant in comparison. Out of Japan's
- [Tea as a Wedding Gift in Japan](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-as-a-wedding-gift-in-japan) - In the Kyushu region, tea is including as a part of a traditional wedding gift set. Tea as an engagement gift is called yuinōcha (結納茶), and as part of the wedding gift set in Kyushu it is specifically written as (御知家, ocha) and it literally means a wise family. The tea plant is difficult to
- [Kagoshima Tea Organic Benifuuki Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kagoshima-tea-organic-benifuuki-sencha) - I drink tea for pleasure only, as opposed to health. But my exception is green tea from the Benifuuki cultivar, which is good for allergies. Unfortunately, it isn't the best tasting cultivar as a green tea. It is good as a black tea, but then it will lose its precious methylated catechins, which is what
- [The Fujikaori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/fujikaori) - Fujikaori (藤かおり) literally means "wisteria aroma". It's mostly known for its jasmine fragrance. History of Fujikaori This cultivar was developed in Fujieda city, Shizuoka prefecture, by Mr. Morizono and Mr. Koyanagi. In 1980, they crossed the Shizu inzatsu 131 cultivar with Yabukita. Then they chose the best offspring and it was registered in 1996 under
- [Tarui Tea Farm Ranryu](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tarui-tea-farm-ranryu) - Tea review of Ranryū, the orchid dragon, a fukamushi sencha from Shizuoka prefecture.
- [The Soufuu Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/soufuu) - A Japanese tea cultivar with a characteristic Jasmine-like aroma.
- [Chabacco](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/chabacco) - Finally, in this link you can see the map of chabacco vending machines in Japan. It is written in Japanese, however.
- [Kaneroku Matsumoto Tea Garden Smoked Houjicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kaneroku-matsumoto-tea-garden-smoked-houjicha) - Kaneroku Matsumoto Tea Garden, from Shizuoka prefecture, is famous for its smoked teas. I have reviewed their whisky barrel wood smoked black tea in the past. This houjicha is also smoked in the same manner. I'm very curious about this tea. Tasting a roasted and smoked green tea Naturally, it has a strong smoky smell.
- [Hakuyoucha: White Leaf Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/hakuyoucha-white-leaf-tea) - White leaf tea is a Japanese green tea that's quite rare. It is either made from special cultivars, or artificially through a cultivation technique.
- [The Kiraka Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kiraka)
- [Drinking Tea with No Sense of Smell](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/drinking-tea-with-no-sense-of-smell) - I'll tell you about my experience with anosmia (loss of sense of smell) that happened due to COVID-19 infection. If you've been wondering why I hadn't reviewed any teas in a long time, this is the reason. It all started at the end of March of this year. Positive for coronavirus The first person in
- [Naoki Matcha Nishio Bloom](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/naoki-matcha-nishio-bloom) - This is one of the three teas that come in the masters collection matcha set from Naoki Matcha. Nishio city in Aichi prefecture is famous for its matcha. Since I am much more familiar with matcha from the Uji region, I decided to review Nishio bloom first. Tasting a matcha from Nishio It's been a
- [Manju](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/manju) - Manjū (饅頭) is a steamed cake which originally comes from Chinese cuisine, but now it is a common Japanese sweet. This wagashi looks very similar to the daifuku, but the difference is that it isn't made with glutinous rice. The most basic manjū is made with wheat flour, sugar, and it is filled with anko
- [About Tea Brewing Parameters](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/about-tea-brewing-parameters) - I believe that one should prepare tea in a manner that results in the desired taste. You have to find the right balance between leaf amount, water volume, water temperature, and infusion time. Let's see how we can play around with the brewing parameters to find what works best for us. Word of caution: if
- [Freshness of Green Tea is Key](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/freshness-of-green-tea-is-key) - By definition, green tea is minimally oxidized. This means that out of all the types of tea, green tea is closest to the natural state of the tea leaves before they were plucked. In most Japanese green teas, the tea leaves are treated with steam to avoid oxidation as soon as possible. No withering step
- [Podcast 049: Tea Ceremony Online Course](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-049-tea-ceremony-online-course) - In this episode I talk with Tyas Sosen about his 6 week tea ceremony intensive course. At the end of the course, you will be able to perform a basic tea ceremony service from start to finish. We also talk about the importance of the tea ceremony and why it is a worthwhile activity. If
- [The Sakimidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-sakimidori-tea-cultivar) - Sakimidori (さきみどり) is a Japanese tea cultivar characterized by its vibrant green color. Learn the history and characteristics of Sakimidori in this article.
- [Stacking Tea Infusions](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/stacking-tea-infusions) - What stacking infusions means in tea, and why it's done.
- [Dorayaki](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/dorayaki) - This wagashi is very common in Japan. Dorayaki consists of red bean paste between two pancakes. It's fluffy and sweet. One might think that it is a modern dessert, but it has a long history. The pancakes are made with the same batter as the cake called castella, which was brought to Japan by the
- [Can You Prepare Different Types of Tea with the Same Kyusu?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/can-you-prepare-different-types-of-tea-with-the-same-kyusu) - It's common for people to have a dedicated teapot for a type of tea, such as green tea. I believe that this notion is more prevalent in Chinese tea culture. Some people even use a teapot just for a specific tea. Porous versus non-porous teapots Clay teapots like the Tokonameyaki kyusu are porous, unless they
- [Introduction to Professional Japanese Tea Evaluation](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/professional-japanese-tea-evaluation) - Professional tea tasters in Japan have their own way to evaluate teas. One of the main goals is to identify flaws, because unrefined teas are evaluated by the wholesalers that refine them. As a consumer, you don't really need to evaluate teas this way because they won't be prepared in the same manner that you
- [The Okuhikari Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/okuhikari) - Okuhikari (おくひかり) is a cultivar used for sencha and kamairicha. It offers a good color and aroma. Regarding its name, oku means that it is a late budding cultivar. Hikari is light in Japanese. The leaves of this cultivar are quite shiny. History of Okuhikari In 1964 at the Shizuoka tea research station, the Yabukita
- [Yokan](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yokan) - Yōkan (羊羹) is a wagashi that's basically a type of jelly. In its most common recipe, it consists of agar (a jelly made from algae), red bean paste, and sugar. While it can be made into any shape, it is often sold as a block so that one can cut it into pieces. There are
- [Furuta Oribe](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/furuta-oribe) - Furuta Oribe developed an artistic taste so boldly different from the somber Raku ware of Rikyū, that even now Oribe ware is still popular in Japan.
- [Kobori Enshu](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kobori-enshu) - Kobori Enshū (小堀遠州) was a feudal lord and a famous tea master from the beginning of the Edo period. He was regarded as the greatest tea master of his generation. The Enshūryū and Kobori Enshūryū schools continue to teach his style of the Japanese tea ceremony. The life of Kobori Enshū He was born in
- [Kobori Enshu](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kobori-enshu) - Kobori Enshū (小堀遠州) was a feudal lord and a famous tea master from the beginning of the Edo period. He was regarded as the greatest tea master of his generation. The Enshūryū and Kobori Enshūryū schools continue to teach his style of the Japanese tea ceremony. The life of Kobori Enshū He was born in
- [The Koushun Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/koushun) - Koushun (香駿, こうしゅん) has such a different aroma and flavor, that anyone can tell that it is different from the Yabukita cultivar. Nowadays, this cultivar is well-known among lovers of single cultivar Japanese tea. While it still isn't widely available, you can purchase it online without much difficulty. History of Koushun In 1970 in Shizuoka
- [Daifuku](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/daifuku) - Daifuku (大福) is a very popular wagashi (traditional Japanese sweet) that has many variations. Of course, this sweet is usually paired with green tea. It's essentially a stuffed mochi made into a round shape. You've probably heard of mochi, which is a rice cake made with glutinous rice. The most common filling for daifuku is
- [The Kurasawa Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kurasawa) - Kurasawa (くらさわ) is a cultivar usually made into sencha, but occasionally it can also be found as a black tea. It's not widely available, and unfortunately there's few information about it online. History of the Kurasawa cultivar This cultivar is the result of selection of Yabukita seedlings that were bred naturally in 1967 at the
- [The Kurasawa Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kurasawa) - Kurasawa (くらさわ) is a cultivar usually made into sencha, but occasionally it can also be found as a black tea. It's not widely available, and unfortunately there's few information about it online. History of the Kurasawa cultivar This cultivar is the result of selection of Yabukita seedlings that were bred naturally in 1967 at the
- [All in This Tea (Documentary Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/all-in-this-tea-documentary-review) - There is plenty of good footage to be seen here, especially for people who are new to tea. For example he visits villages, interacts with tea farmers, and sees how they process the tea by hand. I became very thirsty after watching so much high quality green tea. I was also glad to see the
- [Okakura Kakuzo](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/okakura-kakuzo) - If you're into books about tea, you've probably at least heard of The Book of Tea, by Okakura Kakuzō (岡倉覚三), from 1906. Nowadays he is mainly known in the West because of that book. But few people realize his important contribution to the arts of Japan. The Japanese usually refer to him as Okakura Tenshin
- [Ochauke, Japanese Tea Snacks](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ochauke-japanese-tea-snacks) - Ochauke (お茶請け) is the Japanese word for tea snack. The idea is, on one hand to avoid drinking tea on an empty stomach, since tea contains caffeine and catechins. On the other hand, there is the belief that a good pairing will actually bring out the flavor of the tea. What's interesting here, is that
- [Goshisochaji (Documentary Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/goshisochaji-documentary-review) - You can either rent it or buy it on Vimeo. It's almost an hour long. The content is pretty straightforward and easy to understand. It starts by showing the tea fields and explaining about harvesting. There's also an interesting scene showing a master of temomicha (hand rolled tea). Then come the parts of processing, refining
- [Tea Plant Bonsai](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-plant-bonsai) - I'd love to see one in real life. Do you know of anyone that has a tea plant bonsai?
- [Gyokuro Sauce Recipe](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/gyokuro-sauce-recipe) - This is a simple sauce using gyokuro that I adapted from the book Cooking with Tea. It's great for dishes with fish because of the natural umami and marine flavor of gyokuro. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons of gyokuro 120 ml (4 oz) of heavy cream a pinch of salt Mix the tea leaves, heavy cream, and
- [Gyokuro Sauce Recipe](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/gyokuro-sauce-recipe) - This is a simple sauce using gyokuro that I adapted from the book Cooking with Tea. It's great for dishes with fish because of the natural umami and marine flavor of gyokuro. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons of gyokuro 120 ml (4 oz) of heavy cream a pinch of salt Mix the tea leaves, heavy cream, and
- [Gyokuro Sauce Recipe](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/gyokuro-sauce-recipe) - This is a simple sauce using gyokuro that I adapted from the book Cooking with Tea. It's great for dishes with fish because of the natural umami and marine flavor of gyokuro. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons of gyokuro 120 ml (4 oz) of heavy cream a pinch of salt Mix the tea leaves, heavy cream, and
- [Dealing with Tea Dust](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/dealing-with-tea-dust) - Normal tea bags are usually filled with low quality tea dust. There's not much you can do to make a tea bag taste better. It results in a bitter and astringent brew. And in general, a very bitter and astringent tea is associated with low quality or at least incorrect preparation. However, for loose leaf
- [Dealing with Tea Dust](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/dealing-with-tea-dust) - Normal tea bags are usually filled with low quality tea dust. There's not much you can do to make a tea bag taste better. It results in a bitter and astringent brew. And in general, a very bitter and astringent tea is associated with low quality or at least incorrect preparation. However, for loose leaf
- [Death of a Tea Master (Movie Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/death-of-a-tea-master-movie-review) - The name of this movie in Japanese is Sen no Rikyū: Honkakubo's Literary Remains (千利休 本覺坊遺文), and it was released in 1989. It is the film adaptation of a novel written by Inoue Yasushi. I had seen this movie a long time ago, but at the time I didn't understand it since I wasn't into
- [Rikyu (Movie Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/rikyu-movie-review) - This is the third Japanese movie about Rikyū. The other two are Death of a Tea Master, and Ask This of Rikyū. The title in Japanese is 利休. It's from 1989, the same year as the Death of a Tea Master film. Of the three movies, I believe this one shows the most historical details.
- [Ask This of Rikyu (Movie Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ask-this-of-rikyu-movie-review) - Review of the movie Ask This of Rikyū , (利休にたずねよ, Rikyū ni tazune yo), from 2013.
- [The Sainomidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sainomidori) - The Sainomidori (さいのみどり) cultivar is a fairly new cultivar, since it was registered in 2003. It is meant for sencha production and is suitable for cold or mountainous regions. History of Sainomidori In 1966 at the Saitama prefecture tea research station, the best naturally propagated seedling of the Sayamakaori cultivar was selected. It was tested
- [Tea and Coffee can Coexist](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-and-coffee-can-coexist) - I believe that there's no need to choose sides. During the day, you will have a chance to drink both tea and coffee. While I really don't drink coffee, my wife does drink coffee and tea each day. In the morning Some people do need a caffeine kick at the start of their day. The
- [How I Pack my Teaware for Events](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-i-pack-my-teaware-for-events) - Although nowadays most of the tea events that I do are virtual, I'll give you some tips in case that you need to pack your teaware. The basic idea is to protect everything so that nothing breaks. Packing checklist This seems unnecessary at first, but wait until you forget something important for a tea event
- [Ocha & Co Organic Japanese Black Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ocha-co-organic-japanese-black-tea) - This year I haven't reviewed a black tea. Japanese black tea, or wakoucha, is still uncommon in the market. Ocha & Co gave me this sample. It's organic and made with the Yabukita cultivar. I'm not a regular black tea drinker, but I do like to try it every once in a while. Let's taste
- [Infusing Green Tea in Honey](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/infusing-green-tea-in-honey) - At my home there's always honey. I don't eat honey that much, but my wife and daughter like it a lot. Some time ago I read this post about herb-infused honey and decided to give it a try. Ingredients: sencha, 1 tbsp honey, 250 ml (1 cup) Basically, it's just a cold infusion that takes
- [How to get into Japanese Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-to-get-into-japanese-green-tea) - While there are countless ways that you can get into Japanese green tea, here are my thoughts about it. The first thing to keep in mind is that you should enjoy your journey. The discovery and learning process are more important than becoming an expert. What is your motivation? I understand that people usually get
- [Japanese Tea Cultivars](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanese-tea-cultivars) - Introduction to Japanese tea cultivars, the first post of a series. What is a cultivar?
- [Ocha & Co Organic Fukamushicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ocha-co-organic-fukamushicha) - Tea review of an Organic Fukamushicha from Ocha & Co.
- [Batabatacha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/batabatacha) - Introduction to Batabatacha, a Japanese dark tea.
- [Furyu Batabatacha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/furyu-batabatacha) - Tea review of batabatacha, a dark tea from Toyama prefecture, sold by Furyu.
- [World Tea Expo 2016](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2016) - My experience on the World Tea Expo 2016, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
- [World Tea Expo 2016](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2016) - My experience on the World Tea Expo 2016, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
- [World Tea Expo 2016 Part 3](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2016-part-3) - Part 3 of my experience at the World Tea Expo 2016
- [World Tea Expo 2016 part 4](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2016-part-4) - My experience at the World Tea Expo 2016
- [World Tea Expo 2016 Part 5](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2016-part-5) - My experience on the last day of the World Tea Expo 2016.
- [The Sunrouge Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sunrouge) - About Sunrouge, a cultivar with a high anthocyanin content.
- [Kanes Sun Drop](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kanes-sun-drop) - Review of Sun Drop, a green tea made with the Sun rouge cultivar.
- [Chasen made by Inoue Wakasa](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/chasen-made-by-inoue-wakasa) - Review of a chasen from Takayama, made by Inoue Wakasa.
- [Rishi Tea Nishi Gyokuro Saemidori](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/rishi-tea-nishi-gyokuro-saemidori) - Review of Nishi Gyokuro Saemidori, an organic gyokuro sold by Rishi Tea.
- [Nihoncha Instructor Association Certification](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/nihoncha-instructor-association-certification) - Overview of the Nihoncha Instructor Association Course.
- [Analyzing Japanese Tea Nutrition Data](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/analyzing-japanese-tea-nutrition-data) - A discussion on nutrition data of Japanese tea.
- [DoMatcha Master's Choice](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/domatcha-masters-choice) - Tea review of Master's Choice, a blended matcha from DoMatcha.
- [Osadaen Yamabuki Nadeshiko](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/osadaen-yamabuki-nadeshiko) - A new Japanese dark tea fermented with koji mold. It is sold as a healthy tea for women.
- [How to Brew Shincha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-to-brew-shincha) - A guide on how to brew shincha, the Japanese green tea from the first flush.
- [Marukyu Koyamaen Unkaku](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/marukyu-koyamaen-unkaku) - Tea review of Unkaku matcha, made by Marukyu Koyamaen.
- [Kanshundo](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kanshundo) - My experience of the wagashi class at the Kanshundo store in Kyoto.
- [Rishouen Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/rishouen-tea) - I visited the Rishouen Tea company in Uji city, Kyoto prefecture.
- [Rishouen Tea Kaori Genmaicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/rishouen-tea-kaori-genmaicha) - Tea review of Kaori Genmaicha, a tea sold by Rishouen Tea.
- [Kyoto Saryo](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kyoto-saryo) - Kyoto Saryo, a tea house and gallery in Kyoto.
- [Inori Gyokuro](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/inori-gyokuro) - Tea review of Inori Gyokuro. Written by Ricardo Caicedo.
- [How to Prepare Iced Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-to-prepare-iced-matcha) - In this post I'll show you three ways to prepare iced matcha.
- [Meeting Tyas from The Tea Crane](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/meeting-tyas-from-the-tea-crane) - I met with Tyas from The Tea Crane in Osaka.
- [NAJTIA Bamboo Certification Course](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/najtia-bamboo-certification-course) - NAJTIA is a non profit organization which acts on behalf of the Nihoncha Instructor Association of Japan.
- [Yamaneen Genmaicha with Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yamaneen-genmaicha-with-matcha) - Review of Yameneen genmaicha with matcha.
- [Yamanashi Shouten](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yamanashi-shouten) - Tea factory tour of Yamanashi Shouten, a tea wholesaler in Shizuoka city.
- [La Kouju](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/la-kouju) - Tea review of La Kouju, a new type of tea made by Yamanashi Shouten.
- [Sugimoto Seicha Factory Tour](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-seicha-factory-tour) - My experience at the Sugimoto Seicha tea factory tour, in Shizuoka prefecture.
- [Sugimoto Seicha Factory Tour](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-seicha-factory-tour) - My experience at the Sugimoto Seicha tea factory tour, in Shizuoka prefecture.
- [What I Like About Japanese Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/what-i-like-about-japanese-green-tea) - What I like about Japanese green tea, by Ricardo Caicedo of www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [How to Take Care of Your Chasen (Tea Whisk)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-chasen-tea-whisk) - The complete guide of how to clean and maintain your tea whisk (chasen).
- [JapaneseGreenTeaIn.com Issaku](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanesegreenteain-com-issaku) - Tea review of Issaku, sold by www.japanesegreenteain.com
- [Yamahachi Maeda Koutarou Shouten](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yamahachi-maeda-koutarou-shouten) - I visited the tea store Yamahachi Maeda Koutarou Shouten, where the famous tea master blender Fumio Maeda works.
- [Tea Company Sayamaen Honoka](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-company-sayamaen-honoka) - Tea review of Honoka, a fukamushi sencha from Sayama prefecture, sold by Tea Company Sayamaen.
- [The Story of Ikkyu](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ikkyu) - Ikkyu is perhaps one of the most famous figures in Zen history . Here is his story.
- [Chachanoma](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/chachanoma) - My experience at Chachanoma, a tea room in Tokyo devoted to Japanese tea.
- [Fumio Maeda Original Blended Fukamushicha 2016](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/fumio-maeda-original-blended-fukamushicha-2016) - Tea review of a fukamushi sencha blend by Fumio Maeda.
- [Nana's Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/nanas-green-tea) - Nana's Green Tea, a chain of Japanese green tea cafes.
- [The Z1 Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-z1-tea-cultivar) - About the Z1 tea cultivar.
- [Rishouen Tea Sencha Z1](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/rishouen-tea-sencha-z1) - Tea review of Rishouen Tea Sencha Z1. By Ricardo Caicedo of My Japanese Green Tea.
- [World Tea Expo 2017](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2017) - A series of posts about the World Tea Expo 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- [World Tea Expo 2017 Part 3](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2017-part-3) - Part 3 of my experience at the World Tea Expo 2017.
- [World Tea Expo 2017 Part 5](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2017-part-5) - Final post in a series about the World Tea Expo 2017
- [The Tea Crane Minamisayaka Organic Oolong](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-tea-crane-minamisayaka-organic-oolong) - Tea review of an organic oolong from the Minamisayaka cultivar, sold by The Tea Crane.
- [The Minamisayaka Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-minamisayaka-tea-cultivar) - Minamisayaka is a Japanese tea cultivar known for its aroma. It is milky, floral and refreshing.
- [Ryutsu Service Organic Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ryutsu-service-organic-matcha) - Tea review of an organic ceremonial matcha from Shizuoka prefecture, made by Ryutsu Service.
- [Galerie Du Thé Kagoshima Genmaicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/galerie-du-the-kagoshima-genmaicha) - One of the teas that I make almost everyday is genmaicha. My wife likes it very much. But she prefers that I prepare it for her. So she was very happy that I received a sample of genmaicha from Kirishima city in Kagoshima prefecture. I received this tea from Galerie Du Thé, an online tea
- [Aging Green Tea in the Refrigerator](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/aging-green-tea-in-the-refrigerator) - I've written before about how to store green tea. Green tea degrades quickly, so keeping it at a low temperature is a good idea if you don't plan to drink it right away. Interestingly, if you do this for a long time, it will age. The grassy notes will be toned done and thus the
- [Virtual Tea Experience with Arigato Japan Food Tours](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/virtual-tea-experience-with-arigato-japan-food-tours) - Arigato Japan Food Tours, as the name implies, is a food tour company in Japan. Because of the pandemic, they started offering virtual food tours as well. I was invited to a virtual tea experience. We were a small group of people and the host was Lauren Shannon. The experience lasts for one hour and
- [Matcha Moto Ceremonial Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/matcha-moto-ceremonial-matcha) - After recording the podcast, I received a sample from Matcha Moto. It's an organic, ceremonial matcha from the Uji region. This looks like a good way to start my first matcha review of 2021. Time to whisk it This tea has a sweet and fresh aroma. It feels mostly vegetal. However, the aroma itself is
- [Podcast 048: Matcha Moto](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-048-matcha-moto) - In this episode I interview Nicholas Leo, the founder of Matcha Moto. This store offers ceremonial grade matcha at an affordable price. I'm interested in trying it. I'll post the review as soon as I receive the sample. Use the discount code PODCAST and get 15% off.
- [Podcast 048: Matcha Moto](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-048-matcha-moto) - In this episode I interview Nicholas Leo, the founder of Matcha Moto. This store offers ceremonial grade matcha at an affordable price. I'm interested in trying it. I'll post the review as soon as I receive the sample. Use the discount code PODCAST and get 15% off.
- [Podcast 047: Professional Japanese Tea Tasting](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-047-professional-japanese-tea-tasting) - In this episode I interview Oscar Brekell. He explains how professional tea tasting is done in Japan and why its goal is not the same as that of a tasting done by a tea enthusiast. Even if you are not a tea professional, Oscar shares some tips that you can apply at home. Be sure
- [Podcast 047: Professional Japanese Tea Tasting](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-047-professional-japanese-tea-tasting) - In this episode I interview Oscar Brekell. He explains how professional tea tasting is done in Japan and why its goal is not the same as that of a tasting done by a tea enthusiast. Even if you are not a tea professional, Oscar shares some tips that you can apply at home. Be sure
- [Murata Jukō](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/murata-juko) - The story of Murata Jukō, the founder of the Japanese tea ceremony.
- [Ochazuke](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ochazuke) - About ochazuke, a Japanese quick meal that can be prepared with green tea.
- [Sakamoto Organic Tea LLC Gyokuro](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sakamoto-organic-tea-llc-gyokuro) - Tea review of an organic gyokuro from Kagoshima, made by Sakamoto Organic Tea LLC.
- [Kiss Me Organics Ceremonial Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kiss-me-organics-ceremonial-matcha) - Tea review of Kiss Me Organics Ceremonial Matcha.
- [Chagayu](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/chagayu) - Chagayu (茶粥) is a tea rice porridge that is made in western Japan, but it is in Nara prefecture where it is most famous.
- [3 Leaf Tea Ceremonial Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/3-leaf-tea-ceremonial-matcha) - Tea review of the Ceremonial Matcha, sold by 3 Leaf Tea. By Ricardo Caicedo.
- [Sugiyama Hikosaburo: The Discoverer of Yabukita](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugiyama-hikosaburo-the-discoverer-of-yabukita) - The story of the discoverer of the Yabukita tea cultivar, Sugiyama Hikosaburo.
- [Material Matcha Uji MMU03](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/material-matcha-uji-mmu03) - Tea review of MMU03, a matcha blend from Uji.
- [The Samidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-samidori-tea-cultivar) - The Samidori tea cultivar. Characteristics and history.
- [Teabento Pika Cha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/teabento-pika-cha) - Tea review of Pika Cha, an organic kamairicha from Miyazaki prefecture, sold by Teabento.
- [Why does Japanese Green Tea Smell like Seaweed?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/why-japanese-green-tea-smells-like-seaweed) - Japanese green teas often exhibit a fresh and marine aroma, very similar to seaweed. What's the compound behind this?
- [Kanes Organic Matcha Kaze](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kanes-organic-matcha-kaze) - Tea review of organic matcha kaze, a tea made by Kanes.
- [Shizuoka Wari](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/shizuoka-wari) - A green tea cocktail common in Shizuoka prefecture. Find out how to make it at home.
- [Kūkai](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kukai) - The story of Kūkai, a famous monk in Japanese history. He founded the Shingon School of Buddhism and also brought tea seeds to Japan from China.
- [Fujien Tenjocha Fugaku](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/fujien-tenjocha-fugaku) - Tea review of an aged sencha by Fujien. Tenjocha Fugaku is made in Fuji city, Shizuoka prefecture.
- [5 Reasons Why it's Better to Drink Tea in Small Cups](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/why-its-better-to-drink-tea-in-small-cups) - If you're drinking tea from a mug, you might be missing out. Here are my 5 reasons why it's better to drink tea from small teacups.
- [Yannoko Tea Gyokuro Suzume](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yannoko-tea-gyokuro-suzume) - This review was possible thanks to Iain Scott of Yannoko Tea. Gyokuro Suzume comes from Uji, and it's made with the Gokou cultivar.
- [Matcha Mojito Recipe](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/matcha-mojito-recipe) - The mojito is a Cuban cocktail that’s popular worldwide. Two of the ingredients are very common where I live: lime and spearmint.
- [Matcha Mojito Recipe](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/matcha-mojito-recipe) - The mojito is a Cuban cocktail that’s popular worldwide. Two of the ingredients are very common where I live: lime and spearmint.
- [Sugimoto Tea Sencha Tsuyuhikari](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-sencha-tsuyuhikari) - Today I continue my exploration of single cultivar sencha with this Tsuyuhikari tea. It is an organic sencha from Kawane, Shizuoka prefecture. Although this tea isn't so rare in Shizuoka prefecture, I haven't had the pleasure of tasting it yet. A tea with a surprising aroma There's something very interesting about the aroma of the
- [Podcast 034: Oscar Brekell](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-034-oscar-brekell) - Podcast interview with Oscar Brekell, a famous Japanese tea specialist in Japan.
- [Drinking Tea from a Wine Glass](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/drinking-tea-from-a-wine-glass) - Did you know that you can drink tea from a wine glass? This is sometimes done in Japan.
- [California Tea House Stone Ground Ceremonial Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/california-tea-house-stone-ground-ceremonial-matcha) - I received this sample from California Tea House. It's the first time that I taste one of their teas. The website doesn't offer much information about this matcha, such as origin. Let's see if it's really a ceremonial grade matcha or not. Last tea review of 2020 Just a few days remain before the new
- [Cold Brewing Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/cold-brewing-green-tea) - Guide to cold brewing green tea. You can make an iced tea without using hot water at all.
- [The Concept of Balance in the Taste of Japanese Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/balance-in-the-taste-of-japanese-tea) - How can you tell if a tea has a balanced taste? It’s not easy to understand if you’re a beginner in Japanese tea, because you might not know what to look for.
- [Naoki Matcha Ujitawara Special Blend](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/naoki-matcha-ujitawara-special-blend) - This tea is the latest addition to the masters collection of Naoki Matcha. It consists of a blend of cultivars from Uji: Samidori and Ujihikari.
- [Bitterness in Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/bitterness-in-green-tea) - A common misconception about green tea is that it always has a bitter taste.
- [Podcast 046: Tea and Water](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-046-tea-and-water) - In this episode I interview Michael Hemling, a tea and water sommelier.
- [Sugimoto Tea Sencha Fujimidori](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-sencha-fujimidori) - I received a sample of an organic sencha from the Fujimidori cultivar, courtesy of Sugimoto Tea. This tea is made in Kawane, Shizuoka prefecture.
- [MyTeaPal App](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/myteapal-app) - This new tea app is just what I was waiting for. It works as a tea journal, keeps tracks of teas and it has an integrated timer. Plus, it’s free.
- [Miyazaki Sabo Saemidori Oolong](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/miyazaki-sabo-saemidori-oolong) - Miyazaki Sabo has been growing tea without fertilizers or pesticides for over 30 years. They seem to be experts at making kamairicha.
- [Tea Towels](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-towels) - The English word "tea towel" is now pretty much a synonym for kitchen towel or dish towel. It is made of linen or cotton.
- [How to Make Matcha Iri Genmaicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-to-make-matcha-iri-genmaicha) - Matcha iri genmaicha (抹茶入玄米茶) is a blend of two very popular Japanese teas, matcha and genmaicha. I'll show you the recipe to make it at home.
- [Teatox: Herbal Tea in Detox Diets](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/teatox) - Teatox, about the use of herbal tea in detox diets.
- [JapaneseGreenTeaIn.com Benifuuki](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanesegreenteain-com-benifuuki) - Tea review of a powdered Benifuuki green tea. Sold by JapaneseGreenTeaIn.com
- [Podcast 035: Rishouen Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-035-rishouen-tea) - Podcast interview with Elsa Derrez and Naoki Kagata of Rishouen Tea, a tea company in Uji, Kyoto prefecture.
- [Imayoshi Seicha Vintage Saemidori](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/imayoshi-seicha-vintage-saemidori) - Tea review of a vintage Saemidori fukamushi sencha from Imayoshi Seicha. A very unique tea.
- [Takeno Joo](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/takeno-joo) - Takeno Jōō (武野 紹鴎) was the successor of Murata Jukō's wabicha style of the Japanese tea ceremony. In this article we'll take a look at Jōō's life.
- [Kawamotoya Blue Oolong Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kawamotoya-blue-oolong-tea) - Tea review of a lightly oxidized oolong from Japan, made in Shizuoka prefecture.
- [The Benitachiwase Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-benitachiwase-tea-cultivar) - The Benitachiwase tea cultivar, meant for black tea production. Its history and characteristics.
- [The Benitachiwase Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-benitachiwase-tea-cultivar) - The Benitachiwase tea cultivar, meant for black tea production. Its history and characteristics.
- [About Konbucha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/konbucha) - Konbucha (昆布茶) is an infusion of the konbu seaweed. It shouldn't be confused with kombucha, which is a fermented beverage that has become very popular.
- [DoMatcha Master's Low Caffeine Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/domatcha-masters-low-caffeine-matcha) - Tea review of DoMatcha Master's Low Caffeine Matcha.
- [The Izumi Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-izumi-tea-cultivar) - The Izumi tea cultivar, characteristics and history.
- [Shincha: Japanese Green Tea from the First Flush](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/shincha-japanese-green-tea-from-the-first-flush) - First flush, ichibancha and shincha. Are these synonyms? Read this article to learn what the difference is.
- [Shincha: Japanese Green Tea from the First Flush](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/shincha-japanese-green-tea-from-the-first-flush) - First flush, ichibancha and shincha. Are these synonyms? Read this article to learn what the difference is.
- [Ikkyu Ren](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ikkyu-ren) - Tea farmer Shimono Koki blends four types of cultivars for this sencha: Yutakamidori, Yabukita, Saemidori, and Asatsuyu.
- [About the Aroma of Shincha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/about-the-aroma-of-shincha) - Shincha, the Japanese tea from the first harvest of the year, has a very fresh aroma.
- [Top 3 Japanese Tea Importing Countries](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/top-3-japanese-tea-importing-countries) - Can you guess which countries import the most Japanese tea? You might be surprised with the answer.
- [Aroma Compounds in Japanese Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/aroma-compounds-in-japanese-green-tea) - Did you know that there are more than 600 volatile compounds in tea?
- [Tada Motokichi: The Father of Japanese Black Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tada-motokichi) - Japanese black tea isn't produced in large quantities nowadays, but there used to be a time when Japan exported it. This came to be in large part thanks to the efforts of Tada Motokichi (多田 元吉)
- [Maruyamaen Sencha with Gyokuro](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/maruyamaen-sencha-with-gyokuro) - Tea review of a blend of sencha and gyokuro made by Maruyamaen.
- [Tea Drunk: Chayoi](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-drunk-chayoi) - Chayoi (茶酔い) is the Japanese term for tea drunk. This really does exist, I have experienced it myself.
- [My Experience with Hosting Tea Tastings](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/my-experience-with-hosting-tea-tastings) - I've been hosting tea tasting events for about 5 years. Most of the tea tastings have been for a private group of people, but others have been at tea stores, restaurants, and also at offices.
- [Yannoko Tea Sencha Sagi](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yannoko-tea-sencha-sagi) - This sencha comes from Ujitawara town in Kyoto prefecture, which is inside the famous Uji region. One interesting thing is that it's a blend of two cultivars: Yabukita and Okumidori.
- [Senchado](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/senchado) - Senchadō (煎茶道) means “the way of sencha”, and it involves the preparation of loose leaf tea such as sencha and gyokuro.
- [World Tea Expo 2018](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2018) - Part 1 of my experience at the World Tea Expo 2018.
- [World Tea Expo 2018 Part 2](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2018-part-2) - Part 2 of a series about the World Tea Expo 2018
- [World Tea Expo 2018 Part 3](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2018-part-3) - Part 3 of a series about my experience at the World Tea Expo 2018.
- [World Tea Expo 2018 Part 4](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2018-part-4) - Final post in a series about the World Tea Expo 2018.
- [Kaneroku Matsumoto Tea Garden Smoked Black Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kaneroku-matsumoto-tea-garden-smoked-black-tea) - Review of a smoked black tea from Kaneroku Matsumoto Tea Garden.
- [Matcha Cafe Maiko Las Vegas](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/matcha-cafe-maiko-las-vegas) - I visited Matcha Cafe Maiko while I was in Las Vegas. It's the place to go for Japanese style matcha desserts.
- [Smile Tea Organic Houjicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/smile-tea-organic-houjicha) - Smile tea is a new brand created for selling through Amazon. It's manufactured in Kagoshima prefecture by Kagoshima Seicha.
- [Naoki Chiran Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/naoki-chiran-matcha) - This matcha comes from the Chiran tea region around Minamikyūshū city in Kagoshima prefecture.
- [The Seimei Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/seimei) - Seimei (せいめい), written with the Chinese characters 清茗 can be translated as "clean and pure tea". This cultivar is highly suitable for making shaded teas.
- [The Seimei Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/seimei) - Seimei (せいめい), written with the Chinese characters 清茗 can be translated as "clean and pure tea". This cultivar is highly suitable for making shaded teas.
- [Jade Leaf Matcha Classic Ceremonial Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/jade-leaf-matcha-classic-ceremonial-matcha) - Tea review of the Classic Ceremonial Matcha made by Jade Leaf Matcha.
- [Boke Bancha Review](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/boke-bancha-review) - Tea review of Boke bancha, a green tea made in Tokushima prefecture.
- [The Hatsumomiji Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-hatsumomiji-tea-cultivar) - Hatsumomiji was the first hybrid between a Japanese native tea plant and a black tea cultivar from Assam.
- [Baisao: The First Senchado Master](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/baisao-the-first-senchado-master) - The life of Baisao (売茶翁), meaning "old tea seller", considered to be the first Senchado master.
- [The Tea Crane Organic Seed-Grown Black Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-tea-crane-organic-seed-grown-black-tea) - This tea is made from seed-grown tea bushes of a tea plant of the Yamatomidori cultivar. It's made in Nara city, Nara prefecture.
- [The Reason Why Matcha is Healthy](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-reason-why-matcha-is-healthy) - I often get asked what’s the healthiest green tea, and I usually answer that it’s matcha. But in this post I’ll explain in detail why this is so.
- [The Minamikaori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-minamikaori-tea-cultivar) - Minamikaori (みなみかおり) means "south aroma". It refers to Miyazaki prefecture, which is where this cultivar was developed.
- [The Minamikaori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-minamikaori-tea-cultivar) - Minamikaori (みなみかおり) means "south aroma". It refers to Miyazaki prefecture, which is where this cultivar was developed.
- [Sugimoto Tea Sencha Asatsuyu](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-sencha-asatsuyu) - A fukamushi sencha from the Asatsuyu cultivar, by Sugimoto Tea.
- [A Method for Infusing Sencha in Boiling Water](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/infusing-sencha-in-boiling-water) - How to prepare sencha in boiling water. A method recommended by Oscar Brekell.
- [Pectin in Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/pectin-in-green-tea) - Pectin is a polysaccharide commonly found in the cell walls of plants. It's also present in green tea.
- [Suisouen Organic Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/suisouen-organic-matcha) - This matcha from Suisouen comes from Kagoshima prefecture and is JAS organic certified.
- [Takabayashi Kenzo: Pioneer of Tea Processing Machines](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/takabayashi-kenzo) - Takabayashi Kenzō changed the Japanese tea industry with his effort to mechanize the processing of green tea.
- [Takabayashi Kenzo: Pioneer of Tea Processing Machines](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/takabayashi-kenzo) - Takabayashi Kenzō changed the Japanese tea industry with his effort to mechanize the processing of green tea.
- [Takabayashi Kenzo: Pioneer of Tea Processing Machines](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/takabayashi-kenzo) - Takabayashi Kenzō changed the Japanese tea industry with his effort to mechanize the processing of green tea.
- [Kuma Tea Gardens Saemidori Gyokuro Tenkaichi](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kuma-tea-gardens-saemidori-gyokuro-tenkaichi) - Tea review of a competition winning gyokuro from Kuma Tea Gardens.
- [Aracha Processing](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/aracha-processing) - How aracha (crude tea) is made. Explanation of each step in the process.
- [Japanese Green Tea Refining](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanese-green-tea-refining) - The refining process of Japanese green tea explained.
- [Mizuba Tea Yorokobi Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/mizuba-tea-yorokobi-matcha) - Tea review of Yorokobi, an organic ceremonial matcha from Mizuba Tea.
- [The Ryoufuu Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-ryoufuu-tea-cultivar) - History and characteristics of the Ryoufuu tea cultivar.
- [The Ryoufuu Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-ryoufuu-tea-cultivar) - History and characteristics of the Ryoufuu tea cultivar.
- [Sen no Rikyu: The Greatest Japanese Tea Master](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sen-no-rikyu) - About the life, death, and legacy of Sen no Rikyū, the greatest Japanese tea master.
- [Wabi Sabi](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/wabi-sabi) - Wabi sabi (侘び寂び) is a Japanese sense of aesthetics that finds beauty in the natural, imperfect, incomplete, and impermanent.
- [Yannoko Tea Wakoucha Sora](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yannoko-tea-wakoucha-sora) - Tea review of a Japanese black tea from Wakayama prefecture.
- [The Harumidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-harumidori-tea-cultivar) - This tea cultivar can be cultivated in all tea producing regions of Japan and thrives in cold weather. It is meant for sencha production.
- [Japanese Green Tea Company Ceremonial Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanese-green-tea-company-ceremonial-matcha) - Tea review of a ceremonial matcha from Japanese Green Tea Company.
- [About the Color of Black Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/color-of-black-tea) - The color of black tea explained at the chemical level.
- [The Yutakamidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yutakamidori) - The Yutakamidori tea cultivar. History and characteristics.
- [Maruchu Fukamushi Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/maruchu-fukamushi-sencha) - Tea review of a fukamushi sencha from Maruchu. By Ricardo Caicedo.
- [Sugimoto Tea Organic Sencha Saemidori](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-organic-sencha-saemidori) - Review of Sencha Saemidori from Sugimoto Tea.
- [The Shunmei Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-shunmei-tea-cultivar) - About the Shunmei tea cultivar, by Ricardo Caicedo of My Japanese Green Tea blog.
- [Kanes Tea Organic Benifuuki Oolong](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kanes-tea-organic-benifuuki-oolong) - Tea review of an organic oolong from the Benifuuki cultivar.
- [The Terakawawase Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-terakawawase-tea-cultivar) - About the Terakawawase Japanese tea cultivar.
- [Marushige Shimizu Seicha Terakawawase Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/marushige-shimizu-seicha-terakawawase-sencha) - Tea review of a sencha made with the Terakawawase cultivar.
- [Japanese Names with the Symbol for Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanese-names-with-the-symbol-for-tea) - Japanese names that have the Chinese symbol for tea (茶) in them.
- [The Tea Crane Organic Nara Native Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-tea-crane-organic-nara-native-sencha) - Tea review of an organic sencha from Nara, sold by The Tea Crane.
- [Our Teaware is Already Broken](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/our-teaware-is-already-broken) - Philosophy of a broken teacup.
- [Chasoba](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/chasoba) - Chasoba, about the soba noodles with green tea.
- [Smile Tea Organic Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/smile-tea-organic-matcha) - Tea review of an organic matcha made by Smile Tea.
- [Kintsugi](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kintsugi) - About the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery.
- [Basic Matcha Salad Dressing Recipe](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/basic-matcha-salad-dressing-recipe) - A matcha salad dressing recipe that you can adjust to your taste.
- [Tomizawa Tea Garden Kabusecha Okumidori](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tomizawa-tea-garden-kabusecha-okumidori) - Tea review of a kabusecha from Tomizawa Tea Garden.
- [The Asanoka Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/asanoka) - History and characteristics of the Asanoka tea cultivar.
- [The Asanoka Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/asanoka) - History and characteristics of the Asanoka tea cultivar.
- [Sugimoto Tea Sencha Kanayamidori](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-sencha-kanayamidori) - Tea review of a sencha from the Kanayamidori cultivar.
- [Naoki Matcha Silver Yame Blend](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/naoki-matcha-silver-yame-blend) - Tea review of a matcha blend from Yame. By Ricardo Caicedo.
- [The Tea Lifestyle](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-tea-lifestyle) - Are you living the tea lifestyle? While it changes depending on the local tea culture, I'll attempt to describe it in this post.
- [Senbird Tea Kotobuki Gyokuro](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/senbird-tea-kotobuki-gyokuro) - Tea review of Senbird Tea Kotobuki Gyokuro, by Ricardo Caicedo.
- [It's Impossible to be an Expert on All the Teas in the World](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/impossible-to-be-an-expert-on-all-the-teas-in-the-world) - Why truly mastering all the teas in the world is an unattainable goal.
- [Sencha Vodka Tonic](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sencha-vodka-tonic) - How to make a sencha vodka tonic.
- [Sugimoto Tea Organic Wakoucha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-organic-wakoucha) - Tea review of an organic black tea from Sugimoto Tea.
- [The Saeakari Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-saeakari-tea-cultivar) - Characteristics and history of the Saeakari Japanese tea cultivar.
- [The Saeakari Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-saeakari-tea-cultivar) - Characteristics and history of the Saeakari Japanese tea cultivar.
- [The Saeakari Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-saeakari-tea-cultivar) - Characteristics and history of the Saeakari Japanese tea cultivar.
- [Hario Filter-in Bottle](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/hario-filter-in-bottle) - Producto review of the Hario Filter-in Bottle, used for cold brewed tea.
- [Marushige Shimizu Seicha Kabusecha Saeakari](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/marushige-shimizu-seicha-kabusecha-saeakari) - Tea review of a kabusecha from the Saekari cultivar, produced by Marushige Shimizu Seicha.
- [Houjibancha from Okayama](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/houjibancha-from-okayama) - Tea review of a houjibancha from Okayama, a type of roasted green tea.
- [The Kuritawase Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-kuritawase-tea-cultivar) - History and characteristics of the Kuritawase Japanese tea cultivar.
- [Astringency in Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/astringency-in-green-tea) - What is astringency in green tea tasting?
- [Sugimoto Tea Mizuki Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-mizuki-matcha) - Tea review of Mizuki matcha, a ceremonial matcha from Sugimoto Tea.
- [The Shuntarou Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-shuntarou-tea-cultivar) - History and characteristics of the Shuntarou tea cultivar.
- [The Shuntarou Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-shuntarou-tea-cultivar) - History and characteristics of the Shuntarou tea cultivar.
- [The Shuntarou Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-shuntarou-tea-cultivar) - History and characteristics of the Shuntarou tea cultivar.
- [Matcha Affogato](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/matcha-affogato) - Easy and quick recipe to make a matcha affogato.
- [The Ujihikari Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-ujihikari-tea-cultivar) - History and characteristics of the Ujihikari tea cultivar.
- [Ikkyu Hakusei](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ikkyu-hakusei) - Tea review of Hakusei, a white leaf tea sold by Ikkyu.
- [Saichō](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/saicho) - Saichō (最澄) was a monk from the Heian period who founded the Tendai school of Buddhism (天台宗) in Japan. He also played a part in the history of green tea.
- [Saichō](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/saicho) - Saichō (最澄) was a monk from the Heian period who founded the Tendai school of Buddhism (天台宗) in Japan. He also played a part in the history of green tea.
- [Preparing Matcha with Boiling Water](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/preparing-matcha-with-boiling-water) - In this experiment I will determine if making matcha with boiling water is any different than preparing it in cold water.
- [Yunomi Kuchikiri Gyokuro Saemidori](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yunomi-kuchikiri-gyokuro-saemidori) - Tea review of Kuchikiri Gyokuro Saemidori.
- [Chabako](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/chabako) - Chabako (茶箱) means tea box. The most common place to find chabako is at some tea wholesalers in Japan.
- [Will Boiling Water Ruin Green Tea?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/will-boiling-water-ruin-green-tea) - A common myth regarding green tea is that it shouldn't be prepared with boiling water.
- [Sugimoto Tea Sencha Okumidori](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-sencha-okumidori) - Tea review of a sencha from the Okumidori cultivar, sold by Sugimoto Tea.
- [What I've Learned after Starting the Online Tea Tasting Experience](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/what-i-have-learned-from-the-online-tea-tasting-experience) - The idea came to me after the pandemic, because it became impossible to continue the local tea tastings that I was doing.
- [Wakoen Arabikicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/wakoen-arabikicha) - This product sold by Wakoen is a high quality green tea powder made from kabusecha leaves.
- [Ikkyu Kiri](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ikkyu-kiri) - In this blog there aren't many reviews of tamaryokucha because it's an uncommon Japanese tea. But luckily, I received this sample from Ikkyu.
- [The Tsuyuhikari Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tsuyuhikari) - Tsuyuhikari (つゆひかり) can be translated as “dew light”. This tea cultivar has a high valuation in terms of umami taste and color of its liquor.
- [The Tsuyuhikari Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tsuyuhikari) - Tsuyuhikari (つゆひかり) can be translated as “dew light”. This tea cultivar has a high valuation in terms of umami taste and color of its liquor.
- [At what Age can a Child Start Drinking Tea?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/at-what-age-can-a-child-start-drinking-tea) - Tea contains caffeine, although its total content varies depending on the type of tea.
- [Tea Tasting Guide by Tony Gebely](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-tasting-guide-by-tony-gebely) - Tony Gebely from Tea Epicure is offering a tea tasting guide for just one dollar.
- [Wakoen Benifuuki Powder](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/wakoen-benifuuki-powder) - Nowadays I don’t go out as often because of the pandemic, so my allergies have improved. But I still have symptoms every now and then.
- [Nomad Tea Festival](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/nomad-tea-festival) - Two weeks ago I attended the Nomad Tea Festival, which is a virtual tea event.
- [Chakouan Ureshino Kamairicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/chakouan-ureshino-kamairicha) - Tea from the Ureshino region (Saga and Nagasaki prefectures) is well known in Japan, especially kamairicha.
- [Senbird Tea Moriki Fukamushicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/senbird-tea-moriki-fukamushicha) - Review of Moriki Fukumashicha, a deep steamed sencha sold by Senbird Tea.
- [Podcast 045: Japanese Tea Cultivars with Noli Ergas](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-045-japanese-tea-cultivars) - I had been wanting to record a podcast about Japanese tea cultivars for a long time.
- [Podcast 044: Wakoen](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-044-wakoen) - In this episode I interviewed Daisuke Horiguchi and Kyle Ketner of Wakoen.
- [Dango with Matcha Syrup Recipe](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/dango-with-matcha-syrup-recipe) - Very simple recipe to make dango, a Japanese sweet made with glutinous rice flour.
- [History of Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/history-of-green-tea) - Have you wondered where green tea came from? Read about the history of green tea, brought to you by myjapanesegreentea.com
- [The First Japanese Emperor to Encourage the Cultivation of Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/emperor-saga) - Legend says that Emperor Saga (嵯峨天皇) was the first Japanese emperor to drink tea. Read all about Emperor Saga in this article.
- [Eisai: The Monk that Propagated Tea Culture in Japan](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/eisai) - The story of Eisai, the founder of Japanese tea cultura.
- [Podcast 043: Ikkyu](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-043-ikkyu) - Podcast interview with Joelle and Aldo Bloise from Ikkyu.
- [Cha-miso Recipe](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/cha-miso-recipe) - Recipe for cha-miso, a sauce with tea leaves and miso.
- [Cha-miso Recipe](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/cha-miso-recipe) - Recipe for cha-miso, a sauce with tea leaves and miso.
- [Podcast 042: Tyas Sosen Talks About his Latest Book](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-042-tyas-sosen-talks-about-his-latest-book) - In this podcast episode, Tyas Sosen Talks About his Latest Book: The Story of Japanese Tea.
- [Podcast 041: Tea Events with Elyse Petersen](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-041-tea-events-with-elyse-petersen) - In this podcast episode Elyse Petersen from Tealet shares her experience with tea events.
- [Podcast 040: Oscar Brekell Talks About The Book of Japanese Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-040-oscar-brekell-talks-about-the-book-of-japanese-tea) - Podcast interview with Oscar Brekell about his latest tea book.
- [Three Teas Umami Seasoning](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/three-teas-umami-seasoning) - A simple seasoning recipe that uses three types of Japanese green tea.
- [Three Teas Umami Seasoning](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/three-teas-umami-seasoning) - A simple seasoning recipe that uses three types of Japanese green tea.
- [Three Teas Umami Seasoning](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/three-teas-umami-seasoning) - A simple seasoning recipe that uses three types of Japanese green tea.
- [The Revival of Japanese Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-revival-of-japanese-tea) - A good opportunity for the revival of Japanese tea will be at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
- [Top 3 Largest Japanese Tea Companies](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/top-3-largest-japanese-tea-companies) - Top 3 largest Japanese companies that not only sell tea but also cultivate it.
- [Green Tea and Grapefruit Cocktail](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/green-tea-and-grapefruit-cocktail) - Recipe for a green tea and grapefruit cocktail. Quick and easy.
- [Takeo Tea Farm Organic Oolong](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/takeo-tea-farm-organic-oolong) - Tea review of Organic Oolong from Takeo Tea Farm, sold by Yunomi.us
- [The Oxidation of Tea Leaves](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/oxidation-of-tea-leaves) - Oxidation is important in tea, because it's responsible for the formation of many taste and aroma compounds. Find out more about oxidation in this article.
- [Pests of the Tea Plant in Japan](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/pests-of-the-tea-plant-in-japan) - List of the most common pests that damage the tea plant in Japan.
- [Podcast 039: DoMatcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-039-domatcha) - In this episode I interview John Harrison, the CEO of DoMatcha.
- [How to Make Tea for Many People at Once](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-to-make-tea-for-many-people) - Sometimes you'll find yourself having to make tea for more guests that what your teapot allows.
- [Podcast 038: Mizuba Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-038-mizuba-tea) - In this podcast episode I talk with Lauren Danson of Mizuba Tea.
- [Temomi: Rolling Tea by Hand](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/temomi-rolling-tea-by-hand) - Description of the Japanese temomi process to roll tea leaves by hand.
- [Caffeine Myths About Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/caffeine-myths-about-tea) - The 3 caffeine myths about tea, by www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [Kuwacha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kuwacha) - Kuwacha is an herbal tea made of mulberry leaves. Read about its health benefits and how to brew it.
- [Japan's First Registered Tea Cultivar: Benihomare](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/benihomare) - Benihomare, the first tea cultivar to be registered in Japan. Benihomare is meant for black tea, although green tea is also made with this cultivar.
- [Podcast 037: The Tea Crane Kickstarter](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-037-the-tea-crane-kickstarter) - Podcast interview with Tyas Sōsen from The Tea Crane about his Kickstarter campaign.
- [Podcast 036: Pairing Green Tea with Cheese](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-036-pairing-green-tea-with-cheese) - In this episode I talk with Robert Wemischner, the author of Cooking with Tea, about pairing green tea with cheese.
- [Kesennuma Kuwacha Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kesennuma-kuwacha-sencha) - Product review of Kesennuma Kuwacha Sencha, a mulberry leaf tea made with sencha processing.
- [Kurihara Premium Gyokuro](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kurihara-premium-gyokuro) - Tea review of Kurihara premium gyokuro, from Yunomi.us
- [Podcast 012: Organic Certification in Japan](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-012-organic-certification-in-japan) - Did you know that Japan has it's own organic certification for tea? To shed some light on the subject, I interviewed Ian Chun from Yunomi.us, a marketplace for Japanese teas.
- [World Tea Expo 2014 Part 2](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2014-part-2) - 2nd part of the World Tea Expo series, by Ricardo Caicedo
- [Japanese Green Tea Finishing and Blending](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanese-green-tea-finishing-and-blending) - All about green tea finishing and blending in Japan, with a video included.
- [Goishicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/goishicha) - Goishicha is a dark (post fermented) tea from Japan, made in the prefecture of Kochi.
- [Obubu Tea Kyobancha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/obubu-tea-kyobancha) - A light and mellow flavor, with a roasted aroma. This kyobancha from Obubu tea is rarely found outside of Japan.
- [Obubu Tea Houjicha Smoky Roast](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/obubu-tea-houjicha-smoky-roast) - A Houjicha with a smoky roast from the Obubu Tea brand. Read this tea review from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [Kurihara Oku Yame Black Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kurihara-oku-yame-black-tea) - Tea review of Oku Yame black tea from Kurihara. It is a Japanese black tea produced in the Yame region.
- [Furyu Mimasaka Bancha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/furyu-mimasaka-bancha) - Tea review of Mimasaka bancha by Furyu, a Japanese company that specializes in rare bancha teas.
- [Furyu Goishicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/furyu-goishicha) - Tea review of goishicha by Furyu, sold through Yunomi.us
- [Obubu Tea Gokou Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/obubu-tea-gokou-matcha) - Tea review of Gokou Matcha, produced by Obubu Tea Farms.
- [Podcast 002: Yunomi.us](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-002-yunomi-us) - In this episode, I inverview Ian Chun from Yunomi.us
- [The Hokumei Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/hokumei) - About the Hokumei tea cultivar, by Ricardo Caicedo of My Japanese Green Tea.
- [The Hokumei Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/hokumei) - About the Hokumei tea cultivar, by Ricardo Caicedo of My Japanese Green Tea.
- [Experiment: How Much does Water Cool when Pouring?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-much-does-water-cool-when-pouring) - Can you tell what the water temperature is after pouring? Good tea is brewed using the correct temperature.
- [Experiment: How Much does Water Cool when Pouring?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-much-does-water-cool-when-pouring) - Can you tell what the water temperature is after pouring? Good tea is brewed using the correct temperature.
- [Why is Houjicha low in caffeine?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/why-is-houjicha-low-in-caffeine) - This blog post looks into the reasons why Houjicha, a roasted green tea, is low in caffeine. By www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [Guide to Re-steeping Japanese Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/re-steeping-japanese-green-tea) - The complete guide to re-steeping Japanese green tea.
- [Podcast 026: Teforia](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-026-teforia) - Podcast interview with Allen Han from Teforia.
- [Fumio Maeda Original Blended Fukamushicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/fumio-maeda-original-blended-fukamushicha) - Tea review of a blended fukamushicha by Fumio Maeda, a master tea blender from Japan.
- [Sugimoto America Houjicha Powder](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-america-houjicha-powder) - Review of Houjicha Powder from Sugimoto America. Houjicha powder is useful for making lattes and ice cream.
- [The Takachiho Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-takachiho-tea-cultivar) - Takachiho, a type of Japanese tea cultivar. Learn about this and other cultivars in www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [The Takachiho Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-takachiho-tea-cultivar) - Takachiho, a type of Japanese tea cultivar. Learn about this and other cultivars in www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [How to Store Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-to-store-green-tea) - The most complete guide on how to store green tea properly, from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [World Tea Expo 2014 Part 4](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2014-part-4) - Fourth and final part of a series about the World Tea Expo 2014, by Ricardo Caicedo.
- [World Tea Expo 2014 Part 3](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2014-part-3) - Part 3 of a series about the World Tea Expo 2014, by Ricardo Caicedo
- [World Tea Expo 2014](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2014) - First part of a series about the World Tea Expo 2014, by Ricardo Caicedo.
- [Houjichai Recipe](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/houjichai-recipe) - Houjicha recipe. Make a masala chai using houjicha instead of black tea.
- [Professional Tea Session With Obubu Team](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/professional-tea-session-with-obubu) - Review of Obubu Tea Farm's service: Professional tea session. It's a 1 hour consultation for people in the tea industry.
- [The Sayamamidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sayamamidori) - A Japanese tea cultivar, registered in 1953. Read more about Sayamamidori here.
- [Green Tea Soda Recipe](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/green-tea-soda-recipe) - Make your own green tea soda with this easy and healthy recipe.
- [Sakao Enterprise Konacha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sakao-enterprise-konacha) - Tea review of Sakao Enterprise Konacha, from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [The Asatsuyu Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-asatsuyu-tea-cultivar) - Asatsuyu is a Japanese cultivar known for its resemblance in taste to gyokuro. Read about the origin of Asatsuyu.
- [The Asatsuyu Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-asatsuyu-tea-cultivar) - Asatsuyu is a Japanese cultivar known for its resemblance in taste to gyokuro. Read about the origin of Asatsuyu.
- [Tea Studio Matcha Genmaicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-studio-matcha-genmaicha) - A genmaicha with added matcha, this is a tea review about it.
- [The Okumidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-okumidori-tea-cultivar) - Okumidori, a late-budding tea cultivar from Shizuoka prefecture. Read all about it in this post from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [Yabukita: The Cultivar that Changed the Japanese Tea Industry](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yabukita) - Yabukita, the most popular tea cultivar in Japan. Read all about it in www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [Yabukita: The Cultivar that Changed the Japanese Tea Industry](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yabukita) - Yabukita, the most popular tea cultivar in Japan. Read all about it in www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [Podcast 010: Boston Teawrights](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-010-boston-teawrights) - In this podcast I interview Caleb Hodes of Boston Teawrights. They will send you raw tea leaves so that you can process them at home and make your own tea.
- [Podcast 010: Boston Teawrights](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-010-boston-teawrights) - In this podcast I interview Caleb Hodes of Boston Teawrights. They will send you raw tea leaves so that you can process them at home and make your own tea.
- [Quick and Easy Matcha Beer Recipe](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/matcha-beer-recipe) - Make matcha beer at home, no special equipment required. It's very easy!
- [Minerals in Green Tea Leaves](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/minerals-in-green-tea-leaves) - Did you know that there's many minerals in green tea? Read the full list, including health benefits and quantities.
- [Minerals in Green Tea Leaves](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/minerals-in-green-tea-leaves) - Did you know that there's many minerals in green tea? Read the full list, including health benefits and quantities.
- [Podcast 007: Tea for me please](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-007-tea-for-me-please) - Interview with Nicole Martin of Tea For Me Please, a tea blog mainly focused on tea reviews.
- [Sakao Enterprise Fukamushicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sakao-enterprise-fukamushicha) - Tea review of a fukamushicha from Sakao Enterprise.
- [The Tea With the Highest Saponin Content: Saponincha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-with-the-highest-saponin-content-saponincha) - Do you know what's the tea with the highest saponin content? It's called saponincha in Japanese. Let's take a closer look at this rare tea.
- [How to Make Kaga Boucha at Home](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-to-make-kaga-boucha) - Kaga boucha is a type of tea made by roasting tea stems and twigs. In essence, it's just roasted kukicha. Learn how to make it at home, from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [The Persimmon Tree Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-persimmon-tree-sencha) - The Persimmon Tree Sencha is a good everyday tea. Read the tea review in My Japanese Green Tea Blog.
- [Wagashi: Traditional Confectionery for the Tea Ceremony](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/wagashi) - Wagashi is a traditional Japanese sweet made of bean paste, rice and fruits. It's often served with a bowl of matcha in the Japanese tea ceremony.
- [Podcast 004: Everyone's Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-4-everyones-tea) - In this episode I interview Kohei Yamamoto. He's a Japanese tea blogger and also owns a teaware online shop: Everyone's Tea.
- [Brewing Chinese Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/brewing-chinese-green-tea) - This is a guest post by Derek Chew. Three methods to brew Chinese green tea.
- [The Persimmon Tree Genmaicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-persimmon-tree-genmaicha) - Tea review of The Persimmon Tree Genmaicha.
- [Saponin: Another Beneficial Compound in Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/saponin) - Saponin content in green tea. Did you know that matcha foams thanks to saponin?
- [Podcast 001: The Persimmon Tree Tea Company](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-persimmon-tree-tea-company) - In this podcast, I interview The Persimmon Tree Tea Company.
- [5 Reasons to Drink Genmaicha Daily](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/5-reasons-to-drink-genmaicha-daily) - Here's the top 5 reasons to drink genmaicha everyday.
- [How I Fell in Love with Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-i-fell-in-love-with-green-tea) - Personal story of how i fell in love with green tea, by www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [Asian Tea Classification: Why Their Colors Don't Match Ours](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/asian-tea-classification) - Did you know that what we call black tea is known as red tea in Asia, and that there's also blue tea? In this article you'll learn about Asian tea classification.
- [Asian Tea Classification: Why Their Colors Don't Match Ours](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/asian-tea-classification) - Did you know that what we call black tea is known as red tea in Asia, and that there's also blue tea? In this article you'll learn about Asian tea classification.
- [Matcha Whisk vs Milk Frother, Which is Better?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/matcha-whisk-vs-milk-frother) - The traditional and elegant matcha whisk versus the quick and convenient milk frother. Which one should you use to make your matcha?
- [Japanese Proverbs About Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanese-proverbs-about-tea) - 7 Japanese proverbs about tea, with translation and original writing in Japanese.
- [Yamacha: Japan's Native Tea Plant?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yamacha) - Tea plants have been found growing in the wild in some areas of Japan. What is the origin of Yamacha?
- [Tea Infusers: Which one should you use?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-infusers) - It's not easy to buy one's first tea infuser because there are so many different ones to choose from. Read this guide for useful tips and buy the right infuser!
- [How to Dry Used Tea Leaves](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-to-dry-used-tea-leaves) - One way to reuse steeped tea leaves is by drying them first. Learn how to do it, it's easy!
- [How to Dry Used Tea Leaves](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-to-dry-used-tea-leaves) - One way to reuse steeped tea leaves is by drying them first. Learn how to do it, it's easy!
- [What's the type of green tea served at Japanese sushi bars?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-type-of-green-tea-served-at-japanese-sushi-bars) - What's the type of green tea served at Japanese sushi bars? It's called agari. Learn more about agari in this post, from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [How to Make Green Tea Jelly](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/green-tea-jelly) - How to make green tea jelly. From the number one source of information about Japanese green tea: www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [Caffeine: The Popular Stimulant also found in Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/caffeine) - Did you know that Green tea also has caffeine? Let me share with you all the info about caffeine content in tea with My Japanese Green Tea blog.
- [Green Tea Allergy: Is it Possible?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/green-tea-allergy) - Is it possible to have a green tea allergy? Find all of the facts here, the #1 resource on Japanese green tea.
- [L-theanine: Why Drinking Green Tea is Relaxing](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/l-theanine) - The stress buster found in green tea: L-theanine. Read about its benefits, and which teas have more L-theanine content.
- [L-theanine: Why Drinking Green Tea is Relaxing](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/l-theanine) - The stress buster found in green tea: L-theanine. Read about its benefits, and which teas have more L-theanine content.
- [EGCG: The Amazing Antioxidant Found in Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/egcg) - EGCG, the powerful antioxidant found in green tea. Read about ECGC, catechins, and how the relate to the tea leaf.
- [EGCG: The Amazing Antioxidant Found in Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/egcg) - EGCG, the powerful antioxidant found in green tea. Read about ECGC, catechins, and how the relate to the tea leaf.
- [Herbal Tea: Is it Really Tea?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/herbal-tea) - How to tell if a tea is really tea. There are many confusing terms like herbal teas, infusions and tisanes. Read all about them in this article.
- [About the Tea Plant: Camellia Sinensis](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/camellia-sinensis) - I'm sure you've drank tea plenty of times, but have you ever wondered where it comes from? Learn all about Camellia sinensis, the tea plant.
- [Green Tea Harvests in Japan](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/green-tea-harvests-in-japan) - The four harvests of Japan and how they relate to price and quality. Learn about shincha, ichibancha, nibancha, etc.
- [Methylated Catechins: A Way to Relieve Allergy Symptoms](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/methylated-catechins-a-way-to-relieve-allergy-symptoms) - Did you know that a specific type of Japanese green tea can help relieve allergy symptoms?
- [Methylated Catechins: A Way to Relieve Allergy Symptoms](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/methylated-catechins-a-way-to-relieve-allergy-symptoms) - Did you know that a specific type of Japanese green tea can help relieve allergy symptoms?
- [Methylated Catechins: A Way to Relieve Allergy Symptoms](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/methylated-catechins-a-way-to-relieve-allergy-symptoms) - Did you know that a specific type of Japanese green tea can help relieve allergy symptoms?
- [Matcha Syrup](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/matcha-syrup) - Recipe to make matcha syrup, or matcha mitsu in Japanese.
- [Uji Press Tea Tour 2016 Part 2](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/uji-press-tea-tour-2016-part-2) - The second day of the Uji Tea Tour 2016.
- [Podcast 033: 3 Leaf Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-033-3-leaf-tea) - Podcast interview with Luciana Torous of 3 Leaf Tea.
- [Podcast 032: The State of the Matcha Market in the US](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-032-the-state-of-the-matcha-market-in-the-us) - Podcast episode with Noli Ergas from Sugimoto America about the state of the matcha market in the US.
- [The Taste of Tea Lounge](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-taste-of-tea-lounge) - My experience at The Taste of Tea Lounge, located in Healdsburg, California.
- [Pairing Japanese Green Tea With Food](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/pairing-japanese-green-tea-with-food) - Have you paired wine with food? You can do the same with tea. In this article we'll see different ways that you can pair Japanese green tea and food.
- [The Kanayamidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kanayamidori) - Kanayamidori is a Japanese tea cultivar with a milky aroma and good body. Read more about Kanayamidori on www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [The World Green Tea Association](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-world-green-tea-association) - Overview of The World Green Tea Association, and my visit to O-Cha Plaza, where their office is located.
- [The World Green Tea Association](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-world-green-tea-association) - Overview of The World Green Tea Association, and my visit to O-Cha Plaza, where their office is located.
- [Podcast 031: Japanese Green Tea In](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-031-japanese-green-tea-in) - In this episode I interview Kei Nishida, the founder of Japanese Green Tea In.
- [World Tea Expo 2017 Part 4](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2017-part-4) - Part 4 in a series about the World Tea Expo 2017.
- [World Tea Expo 2017 Part 2](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2017-part-2) - Second part in a series of posts about the World Tea Expo 2017
- [Tea Company Sayamaen](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-company-sayamaen) - I visited the Tea Company Samaen in Tokyo.
- [Vitamins in Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/vitamins-in-green-tea) - The vitamins in green tea are vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B2, folic acid and beta-carotene. Read this post for more information about each vitamin.
- [Koicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/koicha) - Guidelines for preparing koicha at home in a casual manner.
- [Nagatani Soen: The Inventor of Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/nagatani-soen-the-inventor-of-sencha) - The story of Nagatani Soen, the inventor of sencha, one of Japan's most famous green teas.
- [Uji Press Tea Tour 2016 Part 3](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/uji-press-tea-tour-2016-part-3) - The last day of my tea tour in Uji.
- [Uji Press Tea Tour 2016](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/uji-press-tea-tour-2016) - My experiences at a tea tour in Uji, Kyoto prefecture.
- [Quick Method for Cold Brewing Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/quick-method-for-cold-brewing-green-tea) - Want to learn how to prepare a cold green tea in five minutes?
- [Quick Method for Cold Brewing Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/quick-method-for-cold-brewing-green-tea) - Want to learn how to prepare a cold green tea in five minutes?
- [World Tea Expo 2016 Part 2](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2016-part-2) - Part 2 of my experience at the World Tea Expo 2016
- [Podcast 030: Sharp Tea-Ceré](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-030-sharp-tea-cere) - In this episode we discover the Tea-Ceré by Sharp, a machine that makes matcha to drink at home.
- [Podcast 029: Chaos Theory Ceramics](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-029-chaos-theory-ceramics) - Podcast interview with Vince Yu of Chaos Theory Ceramics, specializing in Jian (tenmoku) ware.
- [Sakao Enterprise Houjicha with Genmai Superior](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sakao-enterprise-houjicha-with-genmai-superior) - A combination of houjicha and genmaicha. Roasted tea leaves and roasted rice. Read the tea review from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [Matcha Zen Organic Ceremonial Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/matcha-zen-organic-ceremonial-matcha) - Tea review of an organic ceremonial matcha from Matcha Zen, by Ricardo Caicedo.
- [Tealet Tea 101 Video](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tealet-tea-101-video) - Review of the Tea 101 video, made by Tealet.
- [Homemade  Green Tea Mouthwash](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/green-tea-mouthwash) - Make your own green tea mouthwash, with this easy and inexpensive recipe.
- [The Fukumidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/fukumidori) - A Japanese tea cultivar with good resistance to cold weather. Read more about it in www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [Awa Bancha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/awa-bancha) - A dark tea from Tokushima prefecture. Awa bancha is actually pickled, something uncommon in the tea world.
- [Grey's Teas Kokeicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/greys-teas-kokeicha) - Tea review of kokeicha, sold by Grey's Teas.
- [Kokeicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kokeicha) - About kokeicha, a tea that is made into a paste and extruded so as to look similar to tea leaves
- [Cha Doraku Taizo](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/cha-doraku-taizo) - Tea review of Taizo, a kamairicha sold by Cha Doraku.
- [How to Roast Your Own Houjicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-to-roast-your-own-houjicha) - Roasting your own houjicha at home is very easy. Follow these simple instructions, from www.myjapanesegreetea.com
- [Podcast 028: The Tea Crane](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-028-the-tea-crane) - Interview with Tyas Huybrechts, founder of The Tea Crane.
- [Tengu Kurocha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tengu-kurocha) - Review of Tengu kurocha, a Japanese dark tea.
- [Ishizuchi Kurocha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ishizuchi-kurocha) - Ishizuchi kurocha, a rare Japanese dark tea from Ehime prefecture.
- [Sara's Tea Caddie White Leaf Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/saras-tea-caddie-white-leaf-sencha) - Tea review of White Leaf Sencha, a green tea from Sara's Tea Caddie.
- [Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanese-tea-garden-in-san-francisco) - About my visit to the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco.
- [Ocha & Co Kyoto Uji Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ocha-co-kyoto-uji-matcha) - Review of Kyoto Uji Matcha, from Ocha & Co.
- [Gold Matcha Premium Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/gold-matcha-premium-matcha) - Tea review of Premium Matcha from Gold Matcha.
- [Podcast 027: Kanes Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-027-kanes-tea) - Podcast interview with Naomi Komatsu of Kanes Tea.
- [The Minekaori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/minekaori) - The Minekaori Japanese tea cultivar, by Ricardo Caicedo of www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [Myoue Shounin: The Beginning of Tea in Uji](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/myoue-shounin) - The story of Myoue Shounin, a monk that cultivated the first tea plants in Kyoto, Japan.
- [Kanes Sencha Organic](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kanes-sencha-organic) - Tea review of Kanes Sencha Organic, by Ricardo Caicedo.
- [World Tea Expo 2015 Part 4](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2015-part-4) - Final day of the World Tea Expo 2015, by Ricardo Caicedo of My Japanese Green Tea
- [Japanese Tea with a French Twist](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanese-tea-with-french-twist) - About Stephane Danton, a wine sommelier that opened a tea store in japan.
- [DoMatcha Genmaicha with Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/domatcha-genmaicha-with-matcha) - Tea review of Genmaicha with Matcha from DoMatcha.
- [Green Tea Extract](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/green-tea-extract) - Green tea extract. What is it, and how is it made.
- [Green Tea and Weight Loss](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/green-tea-weight-loss) - What the studies say regarding green tea and weight loss.
- [Cha Doraku Yamabijin](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/cha-doraku-yamabijin) - Tea review of Yamabijin, a Japanese black tea sold by Cha Doraku.
- [Cha Doraku Yamabijin](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/cha-doraku-yamabijin) - Tea review of Yamabijin, a Japanese black tea sold by Cha Doraku.
- [Main Diseases of the Tea Plant in Japan](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-plant-diseases-japan) - The four main diseases of the tea plant in Japan, which pictures and explanation.
- [The Meiryoku Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/meiryoku) - Meiryouku, a Japanese tea cultivar. Read all about it in My Japanese Green Tea blog, by Ricardo Caicedo.
- [Chiki Tea Sae](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/chiki-tea-sae) - Tea review of Sae, a deep steamed kabusecha from Chiki Tea.
- [The Yamatomidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yamatomidori) - Yamatomidori, a Japanese tea cultivar coming from Nara prefecture. Read more at www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [The Yamatomidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yamatomidori) - Yamatomidori, a Japanese tea cultivar coming from Nara prefecture. Read more at www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [About the Zairai Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/about-the-zairai-tea-cultivar) - If you like to buy different Japanese teas online, you may have run across teas that are made with the "zairai cultivar". What kind of tea cultivar is it?
- [4 Reasons why your Matcha Doesn't Foam](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/why-your-matcha-doesnt-foam) - These are the four reasons why your matcha doesn't foam. Keep them in mind and you'll have a good looking matcha with a nice froth.
- [Ocha & Co. Organic Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ocha-co-organic-sencha) - Tea review of organic Sencha from Ocha & Co, written by Ricardo Caicedo.
- [Podcast 025: Cooking With Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-025-cooking-with-tea) - Podcast interview with Robert Wemischner, author of Cooking with Tea. By Ricardo Caicedo of www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [Podcast 024: Den's Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-024-dens-tea) - Podcast interview with Den Shirakata of Den's Tea, a Japanese tea company located in California.
- [Podcast 024: Den's Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-024-dens-tea) - Podcast interview with Den Shirakata of Den's Tea, a Japanese tea company located in California.
- [Postcard Teas Hijiri Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/postcard-teas-hijiri-sencha) - Tea review of Hijiri Sencha from Postcard Teas.
- [Podcast 011: Whittington's Tea Emporium](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-011-whittingtons-tea-emporium) - Podcast interview with Kyle Whittington of Whittington's Tea Emporium. It's an online tea store located in the UK.
- [Podcast 015: Tea Culture in the UK](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-015-tea-culture-in-the-uk) - In this podcast I interview Kyle Whittington and he talks about the tea culture in the UK.
- [DoMatcha Organic Ceremonial Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/domatcha-organic-ceremonial-matcha) - Tea review of organic ceremonial matcha from DoMatcha
- [Sakao Enterprise Matcha 2](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sakao-enterprise-matcha-2) - Tea review of Sakao Enterprise Matcha 2, a kitchen grade matcha from Uji.
- [Podcast 023: Compounds in Japanese Powdered Teas](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-023-compounds-in-japanese-powdered-teas) - Podcast episode 23. I interview Noli Ergas and we talk about nutritional compounds in Japanese powdered teas.
- [Podcast 022: Urasenke School of The Japanese Tea Ceremony](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-022-urasenke-school-of-the-tea-ceremony) - Podcast episode about the Urasenke school of the Japanese tea ceremony. The guest is Reina Sakao, of Sakao Enterprise.
- [Sugimoto America Temomi Shincha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-america-temomi-shincha) - Tea review of temomi shincha (hand-rolled Japanese green tea from the first harvest of the yaear) from Sugimoto America.
- [World Tea Expo 2015 Part 3](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2015-part-3) - Part 3 of a series about the World Tea Expo 2015, by Ricardo Caicedo.
- [World Tea Expo 2015 Part 2](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2015-part-2) - Part 2 of a series about the World Tea Expo 2015.
- [World Tea Expo 2015](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/world-tea-expo-2015) - First part of a series for my experience at the World Tea Expo 2015 in Long Beach
- [Types of Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/types-of-tea) - The six types of tea, with process chart for each. From www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [Sugimoto America Genmaicha with Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-america-genmaicha-with-matcha) - Tea review of Sugimoto America Genmaicha with Matcha, by Ricardo Caicedo.
- [Podcast 021: The Enshu School of The Japanese Tea Ceremony](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-021-enshu-school-of-the-tea-ceremony) - Podcast interview with Tyas Huybrechts about the Enshu school of the Japanese tea ceremony.
- [Infusing Green Tea in Alcohol](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/infusing-green-tea-in-alcohol) - How to infuse a green tea in alcohol to make your own tea-infused liquor.
- [Why Loose Leaf Tea is Better Than Tea Bags](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/loose-leaf-tea-is-better-than-tea-bags) - Why loose leaf tea is better than tea bags, by Japanese tea blogger Ricardo Caicedo.
- [Podcast 020: Cha Doraku](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-020-cha-doraku) - Podcast interview with Shiho Kanamaru of Cha Doraku. We talk about her teas, especially ichou (bihakkkou) green teas.
- [Japanese Green Tea in Flux](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanese-green-tea-in-flux) - While Japanese tea is becoming very popular worldwide, it turns out that loose leaf tea is having less demand in Japan.
- [Ippodo Hosen Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ippodo-hosen-sencha) - Tea review of Hosen Sencha by Ippodo. A high quality sencha with a powerful taste and creamy aroma.
- [How to Host a Tea Tasting Party at Home](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-to-host-a-tea-tasting-party-at-home) - Complete guide to hosting a tea tasting party at home.
- [Matcha Chocolate Kit Kat](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/matcha-chocolate-kit-kat) - Review of Matcha Chocolate Kit Kat made by Nestle.
- [Podcast 019: Qterra NOVO Travel Tea Brewer](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-019-qterra-novo-travel-tea-brewer) - In this episode I talk with Pierre Baston, the inventor of the Qterra NOVO travel tea brewer.
- [Tamamidori: The First Cultivar Developed for Making Tamaryokucha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tamamidori) - A Japanese tea cultivar used in making tamaryokucha.
- [Strictinin: Another Beneficial Compound Found in Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/strictinin) - Although not as well known as EGCG, strictinin also provides health benefits for tea drinkers. In this article we'll talk about what this polyphenol is and how it works.
- [GABA in Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/gaba-in-tea) - GABA, short for γ-Aminobutyric acid, is an important inhibitory neurotransmitter (meaning that it calms nervous activity) in our brain. It is also found in plants, and the tea plant is one of them.
- [GABA in Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/gaba-in-tea) - GABA, short for γ-Aminobutyric acid, is an important inhibitory neurotransmitter (meaning that it calms nervous activity) in our brain. It is also found in plants, and the tea plant is one of them.
- [GABA in Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/gaba-in-tea) - GABA, short for γ-Aminobutyric acid, is an important inhibitory neurotransmitter (meaning that it calms nervous activity) in our brain. It is also found in plants, and the tea plant is one of them.
- [The Taste Of Tea Stay Calm](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-taste-of-tea-stay-calm) - Stay Calm is a GABA tea from The Taste of Tea. This article is a review of this tea.
- [Podcast 008: Tea Horse](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-008-tea-horse) - Interview with Ali Silk, founder of Tea Horse.
- [Tea Horse Sencha Fukujyu](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-horse-sencha-fukujyu) - Product review of Sencha Fukujyu, from Tea Horse.
- [Roasting Gyokuro](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/roasting-gyokuro) - How to roast gyokuro at home. Although I wouldn't recommend to roast such a fine and expensive tea.
- [Tea and Wine: A Comparison](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-and-wine-comparison) - A comparison of tea and wine. If you're a wine enthusiast, you'll find that tea has a lot of similarities.
- [Podcast 018: Tealet](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-018-tealet) - Podcast interview with Elyse Petersen, founder of Tealet.
- [Aiya Matcha to Go](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/aiya-matcha-to-go) - Tea review of Matcha to Go from Aiya. This matcha has dietary fiber in it so that it mixes quickly in water, hot or cold.
- [Podcast 017: Aiya America](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-017-aiya-america) - Podcast interview with James Oliveira of Aiya America. The world's largest producer of matcha.
- [The Musashikaori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/musashikaori) - Musashikaori, a Japanese tea cultivar. Read about its history and characteristics, from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [The Unkai Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-unkai-tea-cultivar) - A Japanese tea cultivar meant for kamairicha production. It was developed in 1970. Read more about Unkai here. From www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [Podcast 016: Japanese Tea Cultivars](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-016-japanese-tea-cultivars) - A podcast with TJ Williamson of the World Tea Podcast. We talk about Japanese tea cultivars.
- [The Taste of Tea Stay Balanced](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-taste-of-tea-stay-balanced) - Tea review of Stay Balanced from The Taste of Tea. It is a bancha from the Kagoshima prefecture of Japan.
- [Measuring Loose Leaf Tea: Weight vs Volume](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/measuring-loose-leaf-tea) - Should you measure tea leaves by weight or by volume? Let's see what the pros and cons of each are.
- [Teapigs Popcorn Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/teapigs-popcorn-tea) - Tea review of Popcorn Tea from Teapigs, by Ricardo Caicedo.
- [MITE Sencha ](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/mite-sencha) - MITE Sencha review, a green tea from Mie prefecture.
- [The Taste Of Tea Sakura Karigane](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-taste-of-tea-sakura-karigane) - Tea review of Sakura Karigane from The Taste Of Tea. It's made of tea stems and Japanese cherry blossom leaves.
- [The Taste Of Tea Stay Clear](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-taste-of-tea-stay-clear) - Stay Clear, from The Taste of Tea is a Benifuuki powdered tea, which is useful in relieving allergy symptoms.
- [Mellow Monk Artisan's Reserve](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/mellow-monk-artisans-reserve) - Artisan's Reserve is one of the top teas from Mellow Monk. In this review I'll make two steepings to judge the quality of this unusual Japanese green tea blend.
- [Mellow Monk Top Leaf](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/mellow-monk-top-leaf) - Review of a first-flush tamaryokucha from Mellow Monk. Top leaf is a top quality green tea, read more about it here.
- [The Benifuuki Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-benifuuki-tea-cultivar) - Benifuuki is a Japanese tea cultivar that produces a high quality black tea, but is also being processed as green tea.
- [Sugimoto America Tokoname Yuzamashi](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-america-tokoname-yuzamashi) - Review of a Tokoname Yuzamashi, a Japanese hot water cooling pot, from Sugimoto America.
- [Podcast 014: Sugimoto America](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-014-sugimoto-america) - Podcast interview with Noli Ergas of Sugimoto America.
- [Ippodo Gokujo Houjicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ippodo-gokujo-houjicha) - Tea review of Ippodo Gokujo Houjicha, from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [How to Choose a Good Gyokuro](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-to-choose-a-good-gyokuro) - How to select a good gyokuro: a complete guide.
- [Podcast 013: Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-013-kyoto-obubu-tea-farms) - Podcast interview about Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms, a Japanese tea producer in Wazuka, Kyoto.
- [The Antibacterial Property of Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/antibacterial-property-of-green-tea) - Did you know that green tea is an effective antibacterial agent against some types of bacteria?
- [The Saemidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-saemidori-tea-cultivar) - Saemidori, a Japanese tea cultivar. Read all about it, from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [Ice Brewing Gyokuro](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ice-brewing-gyokuro) - Have you heard of ice brewing? It's done with ice instead of water. In this post I'll be showing you how to ice brew gyokuro.
- [Eating Spent Tea Leaves](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/eating-spent-tea-leaves) - What to do with your tea leaves after brewing? You can eat them! Read on to learn how.
- [Confessions of a tea blogger - TAG!](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/confessions-of-a-tea-blogger-tag) - Talking about my experience as a tea blogger.
- [Mellow Monk Kuma Green 1228](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/mellow-monk-kuma-green-1228) - Review of Kuma Green 1228 from Mellow Monk. A tamaryokucha from Kumamoto prefecture.
- [Podcast 009: Breakaway Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-009-breakaway-matcha) - Podcast interview with Eric Gower, founder of Breakaway Matcha.
- [Fukamushi Sencha: Taking Steaming a Step Further](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/fukamushi-sencha-taking-steaming-a-step-further) - Guest post for T Ching about fukamushi sencha
- [Podcast 006: Mellow Monk](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-6-mellow-monk) - In this episode I interview Paul Kotta of Mellow Monk, an online tea company that sells Japanese green tea from the Kumamoto prefecture. The tea is tamaryokucha, which is curly, unlike other other Japanese teas.
- [Why are there Electric Fans in Tea Fields?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/electric-fans-in-tea-fields) - Have you wondered why there are electric fans in Japanese tea fields?
- [Podcast 005: Sakao Enterprise](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-5-sakao-enterprise) - I interviewed Reina Sakao of Sakao Enterprise. Among the different services offered is a Japanese green tea online tea shop.
- [Podcast 003: Boutique Teas](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-3-boutique-teas) - In this episode I interview Tiffany Williams, owner of Boutique Teas.
- [Beginner's Guide to Steeping Japanese Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/beginners-guide-to-steeping-japanese-green-tea) - How to start steeping Japanese green tea, the complete guide.
- [Sencha Saketini Cocktail](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sencha-saketini-cocktail) - Have you tried a saketini before? In this post I'll show you how to make a sencha saketini, it's very easy.
- [Tea Seeds First Brought to Japan Inside their Fruits?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-seeds-brought-to-japan-inside-fruit) - Could tea seeds withstand the long trip from China to Japan? Perhaps they did so inside the fruit of the tea plant.
- [Does Green Tea Stain Teeth?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/does-green-tea-stain-teeth) - Having a smile with bright white teeth is a great personal asset. Find out if green tea can stain your teeth.
- [Basic Etiquette for Japanese Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/basic-etiquette-for-japanese-green-tea) - Short guide about Japanese green tea etiquette. From serving to drinking.
- [Japanese Words and Expressions Related to Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanese-words-and-expressions-related-to-tea) - Tea has a long history in Japan. It has become part of the Japanese culture. One can tell this by the many words and expressions that have the Chinese character for tea: 茶 (cha). Here are some examples: Chaban (茶番): a farce. Mucha (無茶): This literally means "tealess". But the main meaning now is absurd,
- [History of Canned Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/history-of-canned-tea) - Although bottled tea is much more popular, you'll also find canned tea in Japan. The canning process of preserving food was invented in the 1800s in Europe. Since there weren't refrigerators at the time, it started out as a way to make food last longer. It wasn't until 1935 that beverages appeared in canned form.
- [The Toyoka Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/toyoka) - Toyoka (とよか、豊香) is a cultivar named after Toyooka (豊岡) city in Hyogo prefecture. Its name means "rich aroma". History of Toyoka In 1948 at the agricultural experimental site in Toyooka city, Sayamamidori was crossed with Yabukita, and the best seedling was selected. Then, in 1951, it was transferred to Saitama prefecture. After much testing, Toyoka
- [The Toyoka Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/toyoka) - Toyoka (とよか、豊香) is a cultivar named after Toyooka (豊岡) city in Hyogo prefecture. Its name means "rich aroma". History of Toyoka In 1948 at the agricultural experimental site in Toyooka city, Sayamamidori was crossed with Yabukita, and the best seedling was selected. Then, in 1951, it was transferred to Saitama prefecture. After much testing, Toyoka
- [The Yumewakaba Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yumewakaba) - Yumewakaba, a Japanese tea cultivar. History and characteristics, written by Ricardo Caicedo of www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [I Asked ChatGPT about Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/i-asked-chatgpt-about-tea) - We're in the age of AI. I'm sure that you've used it by now in one way or another. I do use ChatGPT fairly often, to the point of paying for the plus plan. One of the things that I do the most is to translate between the three languages that I speak: Spanish, English
- [The Mieuejima Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/mieuejima) - Mieuejima (みえうえじま, 三重上嶋) is named after Mie prefecture, and the last name of its tea breeder. This cultivar has a good resistance towards pests and diseases. History of Mieuejima In Mr. Uejima's tea field of native (zairai) tea plants, there was a bush that grew much quicker than the rest. He decided to propagate that
- [The Mieuejima Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/mieuejima) - Mieuejima (みえうえじま, 三重上嶋) is named after Mie prefecture, and the last name of its tea breeder. This cultivar has a good resistance towards pests and diseases. History of Mieuejima In Mr. Uejima's tea field of native (zairai) tea plants, there was a bush that grew much quicker than the rest. He decided to propagate that
- [Monaka](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/monaka) - Monaka (最中) is a traditional Japanese sweet (wagashi) consisting of a sweet filling sandwiched between two thin wafers. The wafers are often made of rice flour, and they can have pretty much any shape. While the traditional filling is sweet bean paste, nowadays it can be many things. For example chocolate, ice cream, mochi, etc.
- [Monaka](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/monaka) - Monaka (最中) is a traditional Japanese sweet (wagashi) consisting of a sweet filling sandwiched between two thin wafers. The wafers are often made of rice flour, and they can have pretty much any shape. While the traditional filling is sweet bean paste, nowadays it can be many things. For example chocolate, ice cream, mochi, etc.
- [Sugimoto Tea Yabukita Kamairicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-yabukita-kamairicha) - Sugimoto Tea offers rare teas for wholesale accounts only, and for a limited time. Luckily, I get samples of those teas every now and then. I tasted a kamairicha from them years ago, although from a different cultivar. This one is made with the Yabukita cultivar in Shizuoka prefecture. Kamairicha tea review Kamairicha is a
- [Sugimoto Tea Yabukita Kamairicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-yabukita-kamairicha) - Sugimoto Tea offers rare teas for wholesale accounts only, and for a limited time. Luckily, I get samples of those teas every now and then. I tasted a kamairicha from them years ago, although from a different cultivar. This one is made with the Yabukita cultivar in Shizuoka prefecture. Kamairicha tea review Kamairicha is a
- [The Tenmyou Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tenmyou) - Tenmyou (展茗) is a cultivar meant for tencha production. It's mainly cultivated in the Uji region. History of Tenmyou In 1975 at the Kyoto tea industry experimental site, seeds resulting from natural crossing of the Samidori cultivar were selected. Note that Samidori is suitable for shaded teas such as matcha and gyokuro. After passing tests,
- [Iba Yu Tea Garden Shuntarou Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/iba-yu-tea-garden-shuntarou-sencha) - This sencha comes from Tanegashima, and island of Kagoshima prefecture. I find it interesting because it's made with the Shuntarou cultivar, which I haven't tasted before. By the way, it's sold by Yunomi. I'm writing this tea review on Father's day. Congratulations to all the fathers out there. Let's try this green tea I feel
- [The Shizu-7132 Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/shizu-7132) - Shizu-7132 (静7132) is an unregistered Japanese tea cultivar whose main characteristic is its unique aroma of cherry blossom (sakura).
- [The Decline of the Kyūsu](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-decline-of-the-kyusu) - Do you own a kyūsu teapot? I have many, and I like them very much. But the number of households in Japan that have one is falling every year. I read an article from 2023 that says that in Shizuoka prefecture (a major tea producing region), less than 30% of people in their 20s and
- [The Yumesuruga Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yumesuruga) - Yumesuruga (ゆめするが) is a late budding cultivar that offers a high yield at harvest. It's named after Suruga province (駿河の国, suruga no kuni), which was an old province that is now the central part of Shizuoka prefecture. History of Yumesuruga At present day Shikuoka prefecture agriculture and forestry tea industry research center, Okuhikari was crossed
- [Sugimoto Tea Organic Sencha Harumidori](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sugimoto-tea-organic-sencha-harumidori) - Spring has begun. What a better way to celebrate it than by tasting a sencha from the Harumidori (spring green) cultivar. I received this interesting sample from Sugimoto Tea. The tea is made in Kagoshima prefecture. It's the first time that I try this cultivar. Let's taste the spring green I'll pay attention to the
- [Kagoshima Tea Organic Tencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kagoshima-tea-organic-tencha) - I haven't tried a tencha in a long time. It's an uncommon tea, because most of the tencha is ground to obtain matcha. This one is organic, and sold by Kagoshima Tea. Did you know that tea professionals in Japan always taste tencha instead of matcha because it's sold that way to wholesalers? Tencha is
- [Obsidian Bowl](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/obsidian-bowl) - This is a product from a Kickstarter campaign by Sanko Matcha Products. It's a matcha bowl that has been specifically designed to improve whisking. They call it "one-dimensional matcha whisking". One only has to to whisk in a single path over the same surface, unlike the traditional round matcha bowl where more area hast to
- [The Harunonagori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/harunonagori) - Harunonagori
- [Tea Friends](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-friends) - It's easy to find tea lovers in Asia, but the task is much harder in most of the West. Specialty tea isn't mainstream. Where I live is even worse, because there's a strong coffee culture. So I tend to drink tea alone most of the time. Most of the tea enthusiasts that I know personally
- [Maiko Tea Chiyo Mukashi Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/maiko-tea-chiyo-mukashi-matcha) - This is my first tea review of 2024. I decided to taste the Chiyo Mukashi matcha from Maiko Tea. According to them, it is used by many tea houses in Japan. In their lineup, this matcha is at a middle point. It isn't the cheapest nor the most expensive. A high grade matcha I'm not
- [Gyokuro Rice](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/gyokuro-rice)
- [Inside Your Japanese Garden (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/inside-your-japanese-garden-book-review) - Over the last few years I've been growing plants and moss in my balcony as a hobby. I don't know much about architecture nor garden design, but I was interested in this book because Japanese gardens and the tea ceremony are connected. As for the decision to buy it, first of all it's a recent
- [Inside Your Japanese Garden (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/inside-your-japanese-garden-book-review) - Over the last few years I've been growing plants and moss in my balcony as a hobby. I don't know much about architecture nor garden design, but I was interested in this book because Japanese gardens and the tea ceremony are connected. As for the decision to buy it, first of all it's a recent
- [Dobashien Asatsuyu Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/dobashien-asatsuyu-sencha) - I'm a big fan of Asatsuyu, because this cultivar results in a sencha with a bold umami taste. That's why I'm happy to review this tea. Dobashien is a tea company with more than 100 years of history. This tea is a fukamashi sencha made in Shizuoka prefecture. Furthermore, it's from the spring harvest. What
- [Dobashien Asatsuyu Sencha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/dobashien-asatsuyu-sencha) - I'm a big fan of Asatsuyu, because this cultivar results in a sencha with a bold umami taste. That's why I'm happy to review this tea. Dobashien is a tea company with more than 100 years of history. This tea is a fukamashi sencha made in Shizuoka prefecture. Furthermore, it's from the spring harvest. What
- [The First Japanese Person to Drink Black Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-first-japanese-person-to-drink-black-tea) - November 1st is black tea day in Japan. While Japanese green tea has a long tradition, black tea was for the most part unknown in Japan's history. Let's remember that during the sakoku period (1603 to 1868), Japan was closed to the world. Foreigners were not allowed to enter Japan, while Japanese people were prohibited
- [The Okuharuka Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/okuharuka) - Okuharuka (おくはるか) can be translated as "interior spring aroma". "Oku" is a prefix used for late budding cultivars, and "haruka" refers to the cherry blossom leaf aroma of this cultivar, which evokes spring. History of Okuharuka In 1975 at the Saitama prefecture tea industry research station, a late budding cultivar with high yield named Saitama
- [The Inaguchi Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/inaguchi) - The name of this cultivar comes from the last name of its breeder, Inaguchi (稲口). It's a normal budding cultivar meant for sencha production. History of Inaguchi In present day Shizuoka city, Mr. Inaguchi discovered this tea plant by accident in his tea field. It was the result of a natural crossing of Yabukita plants.
- [The Gokou Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/gokou) - About Gokou, a Japanese tea cultivar developed in Kyoto prefecture.
- [Hachijū Hachiya](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/hachiju-hachiya)
- [Podcast 054: Tezumi](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-054-tezumi) - While I have reviewed teas from Tezumi before, I didn't know much about them. In this episode I interview David Lavecchia, who is one of the three co-founders. David is a practitioner of the Ueda Sōko style of the Japanese tea ceremony. Besides their company, we talk about teaware, single cultivar tea, and even incense.
- [Why I Stopped Doing Public Tea Events](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/why-i-stopped-doing-public-tea-events) - I have a small online tea store in Bogota, Colombia: kyusuteas.com I started the business 10 years ago, with the hope that I could convert many of the locals into tea lovers. Besides social media, I also gave talks about tea, held tea tastings, made food pairing events involving tea, etc. I even did cooking
- [The Kirari 31 Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/kirari-31) - Kirari 31 (きらり３１) is a cultivar that not only makes a high quality sencha, but also kabusecha and gyokuro. Kirari means "momentary flash of light". The number 31 is a play of words. 3 is pronounced "san" in Japanese, and because of the way it sounds it refers to the sun. And the number 1
- [Japanese Tea Cultivar List](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanese-tea-cultivar-list) - The list of registered Japanese tea cultivars. Learn all about Japanese green tea at www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [The Way of Tea: Reflections on a Life with Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-way-of-tea-reflections-on-a-life-with-tea-book-review) - While most tea books focus on the history, types of tea, cultivation and processing of tea, this one offers a more spiritual approach.
- [Stories of Japanese Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/stories-of-japanese-tea-book-review) - Thanks to Princeton Architectural Press, I obtained a copy of this book before it was published. The author is Zach Mangan, founder of Kettl. I haven't tried their teas yet, but they look promising. This book is an introduction to Japanese tea, for people who are new to tea. I liked how the book is
- [A Bowl for a Coin: A Commodity History of Japanese Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/a-bowl-for-a-coin-book-review) - This book written by William Wayne Farris is about 4 years old. It's quite recent. While most books about tea include the history of Japanese tea in one way or another, this one does a superior job, in my opinion. It's divided into four chapters that are organized by time periods: 750 - 1300, 1300
- [A Bowl for a Coin: A Commodity History of Japanese Tea (Book Review)](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/a-bowl-for-a-coin-book-review) - This book written by William Wayne Farris is about 4 years old. It's quite recent. While most books about tea include the history of Japanese tea in one way or another, this one does a superior job, in my opinion. It's divided into four chapters that are organized by time periods: 750 - 1300, 1300
- [The Yamanoibuki Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yamanoibuki) - Yamanoibuki (山の息吹) means "mountain breath". It's an early budding cultivar meant for sencha production. History of Yamanoibuki In 1975 at present day Kawanehon town in Shizuoka prefecture, specimens were taken from a field of tea plants that were born from Yabukita seeds. The best seedling was selected, and it passed tests done in 1977 and
- [I Love the Umami Taste of Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/i-love-the-umami-taste-of-green-tea) - A tea with much umami taste feels savory, brothy and with more body than usual. I just can't imagine going several days without drinking a tea that is high in umami. When I became a regular tea drinker, I didn't really understand why umami was important for Japanese green tea. For example, I disliked gyokuro
- [Nio Teas Gyokuro Kukicha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/nio-teas-gyokuro-kukicha) - This is my first tea review of 2023. I chose a kukicha made from gyokuro stems because it's not a tea that I drink often. This is an organic tea from Kagoshima prefecture, sold by Nio Teas. Let's infuse these tea stems I can see that this tea has a good appearance. The stems look
- [The Yamakai Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yamakai) - Yamakai (やまかい、山峡) means "ravine". The name of this cultivar comes from the fact that it has a color similar to mountain tea. It's suitable for sencha, kabusecha and gyokuro. History of Yamakai This cultivar originated from a seed of a Yabukita tea plant. It was tested at present day Shizuoka tea research center since 1949.
- [Wakoucha: Japanese Black Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/wakoucha-japanese-black-tea) - Wakoucha: Japanese black tea. In this post I'll explain about wakoucha and it's history, and why it's so different from other black teas.
- [Wakoucha: Japanese Black Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/wakoucha-japanese-black-tea) - Wakoucha: Japanese black tea. In this post I'll explain about wakoucha and it's history, and why it's so different from other black teas.
- [The Komakage Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/komakage) - Komakage (駒影) can be translated as "horse shadow". There's very few information about this cultivar online, and I haven't tasted it yet. However, there's an interesting reason behind its name. That's why I decided to write this post. History of Komakage Komakage is an unregistered tea cultivar developed in 1954 at the Kyoto prefecture tea
- [The Ooiwase Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ooiwase) - Ooiwase (おおいわせ) is named after the Ōi river in Shizuoka prefecture. Wase (早生) refers to early budding cultivars. This cultivar is meant for sencha production. History of Ooiwase In 1964 at the Shizuoka tea research station, the cultivars Yaeho and Yabukita were crossed. The best offspring was selected, and years later after testing it was
- [The Ooiwase Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/ooiwase) - Ooiwase (おおいわせ) is named after the Ōi river in Shizuoka prefecture. Wase (早生) refers to early budding cultivars. This cultivar is meant for sencha production. History of Ooiwase In 1964 at the Shizuoka tea research station, the cultivars Yaeho and Yabukita were crossed. The best offspring was selected, and years later after testing it was
- [The Fuushun Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/fuushun) - All about Fuushun, a Japanese tea cultivar.
- [The Fuushun Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/fuushun) - All about Fuushun, a Japanese tea cultivar.
- [Podcast 053: The Kamikatsu Awa Bancha Association](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-053-the-kamikatsu-awa-bancha-association) - I was recently contacted by Kanji Nakata from the Kamikatsu Awa Bancha Association. His English is quite good, so we decided to record this podcast episode. We talk about Awa bancha, how and where is it made, about the association, and more. I wish Kanji much success with his promotion of this rare type of
- [Zojirushi VE Hybrid Water Boiler](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/zojirushi-ve-hybrid-water-boiler) - The first time I saw a Zojirushi water boiler was when I lived in Japan. It's a popular brand there. I bought one when I left Japan and I was very happy with it. It lasted 8 years. After months of saving, I finally bought the latest model: the CV-JAC40. There's also the CV-JAC50, with
- [Podcast 052: Steeped](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-052-steeped) - A while ago I was contacted by Tristan Otto, the co-founder of Steeped. I didn't know that this app existed, so I talked with Tristan to learn more about it. Soon the app will have a major update, and new features will be available. I have already downloaded the app :-)
- [I Prefer Small Teapots](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/i-prefer-small-teapots) - I've become used to drinking tea in small teacups and teapots. Of course, in the case of many guests I would use a bigger teapot. But for few people, or when preparing tea for myself (which is usually the case), I like to use small teaware. Right now, my favorites are a 60 ml (2
- [The Sayamakaori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sayamakaori) - Sayamakaori is a Japanese tea cultivar. Read all about it here, from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [The Sayamakaori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sayamakaori) - Sayamakaori is a Japanese tea cultivar. Read all about it here, from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [Sencha is my Favorite Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sencha-is-my-favorite-tea) - If I could only drink one tea for the rest of my life, I would choose sencha. Of course, I like to drink teas from other countries besides Japan. Exploring the vast world of tea is part of the fun of being a tea lover. But I mostly drink green tea, especially sencha. Here are
- [The Sawamizuka Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sawamizuka) - Sawamizuka (さわみずか) is a late budding cultivar with high yield. Its name comes from an alternate reading for the Chinese characters of the region where it was cultivated: Sabaka (沢水加). It is meant for sencha production. History of Sawamizuka At present day Tea industry research center of Shizuoka prefecture, the Yabukita cultivar was crossed with
- [Podcast 050: Matcha Kanaya](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-050-matcha-kanaya) - I was contacted by a new online tea store: Matcha Kanaya. Osami Ogai and the owner Tsutomu Sugiyama tell us about Shimada city in Shizuoka prefecture, their matcha, and how they are aiming to increase their organic tea production. They have a wonderful lineup of matcha with good prices. I haven't tried their teas yet,
- [The Yaeho Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yaeho) - The Yaeho (やえほ) cultivar is quite old. It was registered in 1954. It is used for sencha and gyokuro. However, this cultivar is very scarce and it isn't being propagated much because tea farmers prefer to plant other tea cultivars. History of Yaeho This cultivar comes from seeds selected from an older cultivar with the
- [The Tea Industry in the Metaverse](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-tea-industry-in-the-metaverse) - Imagine how much more fun it would be if the technology improves greatly. For example you could ask questions and interact with the host in real time, as well as your friends. I also read somewhere that technologies to feel texture and temperature with virtual reality are already under development. Buying tea with the help
- [The Tea Industry in the Metaverse](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-tea-industry-in-the-metaverse) - Imagine how much more fun it would be if the technology improves greatly. For example you could ask questions and interact with the host in real time, as well as your friends. I also read somewhere that technologies to feel texture and temperature with virtual reality are already under development. Buying tea with the help
- [The Fujikaori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/fujikaori) - Fujikaori (藤かおり) literally means "wisteria aroma". It's mostly known for its jasmine fragrance. History of Fujikaori This cultivar was developed in Fujieda city, Shizuoka prefecture, by Mr. Morizono and Mr. Koyanagi. In 1980, they crossed the Shizu inzatsu 131 cultivar with Yabukita. Then they chose the best offspring and it was registered in 1996 under
- [Drinking Tea with No Sense of Smell](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/drinking-tea-with-no-sense-of-smell) - I'll tell you about my experience with anosmia (loss of sense of smell) that happened due to COVID-19 infection. If you've been wondering why I hadn't reviewed any teas in a long time, this is the reason. It all started at the end of March of this year. Positive for coronavirus The first person in
- [Podcast 049: Tea Ceremony Online Course](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-049-tea-ceremony-online-course) - In this episode I talk with Tyas Sosen about his 6 week tea ceremony intensive course. At the end of the course, you will be able to perform a basic tea ceremony service from start to finish. We also talk about the importance of the tea ceremony and why it is a worthwhile activity. If
- [Furuta Oribe](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/furuta-oribe) - Furuta Oribe developed an artistic taste so boldly different from the somber Raku ware of Rikyū, that even now Oribe ware is still popular in Japan.
- [Furuta Oribe](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/furuta-oribe) - Furuta Oribe developed an artistic taste so boldly different from the somber Raku ware of Rikyū, that even now Oribe ware is still popular in Japan.
- [The Koushun Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/koushun) - Koushun (香駿, こうしゅん) has such a different aroma and flavor, that anyone can tell that it is different from the Yabukita cultivar. Nowadays, this cultivar is well-known among lovers of single cultivar Japanese tea. While it still isn't widely available, you can purchase it online without much difficulty. History of Koushun In 1970 in Shizuoka
- [Gyokuro Sauce Recipe](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/gyokuro-sauce-recipe) - This is a simple sauce using gyokuro that I adapted from the book Cooking with Tea. It's great for dishes with fish because of the natural umami and marine flavor of gyokuro. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons of gyokuro 120 ml (4 oz) of heavy cream a pinch of salt Mix the tea leaves, heavy cream, and
- [The Sainomidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sainomidori) - The Sainomidori (さいのみどり) cultivar is a fairly new cultivar, since it was registered in 2003. It is meant for sencha production and is suitable for cold or mountainous regions. History of Sainomidori In 1966 at the Saitama prefecture tea research station, the best naturally propagated seedling of the Sayamakaori cultivar was selected. It was tested
- [Tea and Coffee can Coexist](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-and-coffee-can-coexist) - I believe that there's no need to choose sides. During the day, you will have a chance to drink both tea and coffee. While I really don't drink coffee, my wife does drink coffee and tea each day. In the morning Some people do need a caffeine kick at the start of their day. The
- [Tea and Coffee can Coexist](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-and-coffee-can-coexist) - I believe that there's no need to choose sides. During the day, you will have a chance to drink both tea and coffee. While I really don't drink coffee, my wife does drink coffee and tea each day. In the morning Some people do need a caffeine kick at the start of their day. The
- [How to get into Japanese Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/how-to-get-into-japanese-green-tea) - While there are countless ways that you can get into Japanese green tea, here are my thoughts about it. The first thing to keep in mind is that you should enjoy your journey. The discovery and learning process are more important than becoming an expert. What is your motivation? I understand that people usually get
- [Japanese Tea Cultivars](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/japanese-tea-cultivars) - Introduction to Japanese tea cultivars, the first post of a series. What is a cultivar?
- [The Sunrouge Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sunrouge) - About Sunrouge, a cultivar with a high anthocyanin content.
- [Yamaneen Genmaicha with Matcha](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yamaneen-genmaicha-with-matcha) - Review of Yameneen genmaicha with matcha.
- [Yamanashi Shouten](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yamanashi-shouten) - Tea factory tour of Yamanashi Shouten, a tea wholesaler in Shizuoka city.
- [Yamahachi Maeda Koutarou Shouten](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yamahachi-maeda-koutarou-shouten) - I visited the tea store Yamahachi Maeda Koutarou Shouten, where the famous tea master blender Fumio Maeda works.
- [Chachanoma](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/chachanoma) - My experience at Chachanoma, a tea room in Tokyo devoted to Japanese tea.
- [Nana's Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/nanas-green-tea) - Nana's Green Tea, a chain of Japanese green tea cafes.
- [Matcha Mojito Recipe](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/matcha-mojito-recipe) - The mojito is a Cuban cocktail that’s popular worldwide. Two of the ingredients are very common where I live: lime and spearmint.
- [Teatox: Herbal Tea in Detox Diets](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/teatox) - Teatox, about the use of herbal tea in detox diets.
- [The Izumi Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-izumi-tea-cultivar) - The Izumi tea cultivar, characteristics and history.
- [Tada Motokichi: The Father of Japanese Black Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tada-motokichi) - Japanese black tea isn't produced in large quantities nowadays, but there used to be a time when Japan exported it. This came to be in large part thanks to the efforts of Tada Motokichi (多田 元吉)
- [Baisao: The First Senchado Master](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/baisao-the-first-senchado-master) - The life of Baisao (売茶翁), meaning "old tea seller", considered to be the first Senchado master.
- [The Minamikaori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-minamikaori-tea-cultivar) - Minamikaori (みなみかおり) means "south aroma". It refers to Miyazaki prefecture, which is where this cultivar was developed.
- [The Minamikaori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-minamikaori-tea-cultivar) - Minamikaori (みなみかおり) means "south aroma". It refers to Miyazaki prefecture, which is where this cultivar was developed.
- [The Harumidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-harumidori-tea-cultivar) - This tea cultivar can be cultivated in all tea producing regions of Japan and thrives in cold weather. It is meant for sencha production.
- [The Yutakamidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/yutakamidori) - The Yutakamidori tea cultivar. History and characteristics.
- [Sencha Vodka Tonic](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sencha-vodka-tonic) - How to make a sencha vodka tonic.
- [The Kuritawase Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-kuritawase-tea-cultivar) - History and characteristics of the Kuritawase Japanese tea cultivar.
- [The Shuntarou Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-shuntarou-tea-cultivar) - History and characteristics of the Shuntarou tea cultivar.
- [The Tsuyuhikari Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tsuyuhikari) - Tsuyuhikari (つゆひかり) can be translated as “dew light”. This tea cultivar has a high valuation in terms of umami taste and color of its liquor.
- [At what Age can a Child Start Drinking Tea?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/at-what-age-can-a-child-start-drinking-tea) - Tea contains caffeine, although its total content varies depending on the type of tea.
- [Podcast 045: Japanese Tea Cultivars with Noli Ergas](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-045-japanese-tea-cultivars) - I had been wanting to record a podcast about Japanese tea cultivars for a long time.
- [Podcast 045: Japanese Tea Cultivars with Noli Ergas](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-045-japanese-tea-cultivars) - I had been wanting to record a podcast about Japanese tea cultivars for a long time.
- [The Takachiho Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-takachiho-tea-cultivar) - Takachiho, a type of Japanese tea cultivar. Learn about this and other cultivars in www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [The Sayamamidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/sayamamidori) - A Japanese tea cultivar, registered in 1953. Read more about Sayamamidori here.
- [The Okumidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-okumidori-tea-cultivar) - Okumidori, a late-budding tea cultivar from Shizuoka prefecture. Read all about it in this post from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [The Okumidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-okumidori-tea-cultivar) - Okumidori, a late-budding tea cultivar from Shizuoka prefecture. Read all about it in this post from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [The Okumidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-okumidori-tea-cultivar) - Okumidori, a late-budding tea cultivar from Shizuoka prefecture. Read all about it in this post from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [Minerals in Green Tea Leaves](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/minerals-in-green-tea-leaves) - Did you know that there's many minerals in green tea? Read the full list, including health benefits and quantities.
- [Minerals in Green Tea Leaves](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/minerals-in-green-tea-leaves) - Did you know that there's many minerals in green tea? Read the full list, including health benefits and quantities.
- [What's the type of green tea served at Japanese sushi bars?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-type-of-green-tea-served-at-japanese-sushi-bars) - What's the type of green tea served at Japanese sushi bars? It's called agari. Learn more about agari in this post, from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [What's the type of green tea served at Japanese sushi bars?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-type-of-green-tea-served-at-japanese-sushi-bars) - What's the type of green tea served at Japanese sushi bars? It's called agari. Learn more about agari in this post, from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [What's the type of green tea served at Japanese sushi bars?](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-type-of-green-tea-served-at-japanese-sushi-bars) - What's the type of green tea served at Japanese sushi bars? It's called agari. Learn more about agari in this post, from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [Caffeine: The Popular Stimulant also found in Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/caffeine) - Did you know that Green tea also has caffeine? Let me share with you all the info about caffeine content in tea with My Japanese Green Tea blog.
- [Caffeine: The Popular Stimulant also found in Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/caffeine) - Did you know that Green tea also has caffeine? Let me share with you all the info about caffeine content in tea with My Japanese Green Tea blog.
- [L-theanine: Why Drinking Green Tea is Relaxing](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/l-theanine) - The stress buster found in green tea: L-theanine. Read about its benefits, and which teas have more L-theanine content.
- [EGCG: The Amazing Antioxidant Found in Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/egcg) - EGCG, the powerful antioxidant found in green tea. Read about ECGC, catechins, and how the relate to the tea leaf.
- [Methylated Catechins: A Way to Relieve Allergy Symptoms](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/methylated-catechins-a-way-to-relieve-allergy-symptoms) - Did you know that a specific type of Japanese green tea can help relieve allergy symptoms?
- [Tea Company Sayamaen](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/tea-company-sayamaen) - I visited the Tea Company Samaen in Tokyo.
- [Vitamins in Green Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/vitamins-in-green-tea) - The vitamins in green tea are vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B2, folic acid and beta-carotene. Read this post for more information about each vitamin.
- [Podcast 029: Chaos Theory Ceramics](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-029-chaos-theory-ceramics) - Podcast interview with Vince Yu of Chaos Theory Ceramics, specializing in Jian (tenmoku) ware.
- [The Fukumidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/fukumidori) - A Japanese tea cultivar with good resistance to cold weather. Read more about it in www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [The Fukumidori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/fukumidori) - A Japanese tea cultivar with good resistance to cold weather. Read more about it in www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [The Meiryoku Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/meiryoku) - Meiryouku, a Japanese tea cultivar. Read all about it in My Japanese Green Tea blog, by Ricardo Caicedo.
- [GABA in Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/gaba-in-tea) - GABA, short for γ-Aminobutyric acid, is an important inhibitory neurotransmitter (meaning that it calms nervous activity) in our brain. It is also found in plants, and the tea plant is one of them.
- [GABA in Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/gaba-in-tea) - GABA, short for γ-Aminobutyric acid, is an important inhibitory neurotransmitter (meaning that it calms nervous activity) in our brain. It is also found in plants, and the tea plant is one of them.
- [GABA in Tea](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/gaba-in-tea) - GABA, short for γ-Aminobutyric acid, is an important inhibitory neurotransmitter (meaning that it calms nervous activity) in our brain. It is also found in plants, and the tea plant is one of them.
- [Podcast 008: Tea Horse](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-008-tea-horse) - Interview with Ali Silk, founder of Tea Horse.
- [Podcast 008: Tea Horse](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/podcast-008-tea-horse) - Interview with Ali Silk, founder of Tea Horse.
- [The Musashikaori Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/musashikaori) - Musashikaori, a Japanese tea cultivar. Read about its history and characteristics, from www.myjapanesegreentea.com
- [The Unkai Tea Cultivar](https://www.myjapanesegreentea.com/the-unkai-tea-cultivar) - A Japanese tea cultivar meant for kamairicha production. It was developed in 1970. Read more about Unkai here. From www.myjapanesegreentea.com

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