Have you heard of kukicha tea? This variety of Japanese green tea is made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, which, according to legend, have been on the plant for at least three years. However, this doesn’t exactly work like that today. Now, what makes kukicha different from other types of Japanese tea? To begin with, the raw material used to prepare it. Instead of selecting … Read more
Green tea is well known for its many health benefits related to its high content of antioxidant components. Although we will always recommend that you enjoy the experience of having a good tea and, incidentally, take advantage of its benefits, you should know that green tea extract can offer you those same virtues. Now, do you know what … Read more
The so-called green tea diet incorporates the regular consumption of tea as a mechanism to help lose weight. Not surprisingly, green tea is known throughout the world for its slimming properties. However, what is true in this fame? Is it deserved? Today we try to analyze the green tea diet based on the scientific literature that is around. … Read more
Having a tea or an infusion after eating is a good habit that many have. However, drinking your tea on an empty stomach can allow you, according to some studies, to take better advantage of its properties. The different varieties of tea, especially the green ones, provide the body with antioxidants and other beneficial substances that allow … Read more
Green tea is the king of beverages in many Asian countries. Its consumption began in China thousands of years ago and spread with Buddhism to neighboring countries such as Korea or Japan. Tea was initially considered a medicinal drink and was intermingled with the culture and traditions of these countries. It later reached the West through trade … Read more
If you are looking for the best way to drink your tea to take advantage of its benefits, we have an answer: drink your green tea with lemon. There are several studies that support that the combination of these two ingredients would enhance their respective virtues for the human body. Why drink green tea with lemon? In the … Read more
In the south of Korea, a true jewel among green teas is produced : Woojeon. Specifically, this variety is made on the volcanic island of Jeju Do and the provinces of Jeollanam-do and Gyeongsangnam-do. Precisely, the specific characteristics of its soils influence the final flavor of the tea leaves. This flavorful tea, whose name means “before the rains,” is … Read more
Green teas with jasmine are the most famous and widespread variety of flavored tea in China, even more so than white tea with jasmine. If you like teas with herbal, sweet and mild aromas, this is undoubtedly the best option for you. Below, we have created a list of the best green teas with jasmine so you can try them … Read more
If there is a drink that has gained international fame for its slimming properties, it is green tea. In magazines, newspapers, social networks, the Internet and even television, we can find information talking about this or that celebrity who managed to lose weight following the green tea diet. Now, is this true? Does green tea help you lose weight? The … Read more
China is famous for its tea, mainly for its green tea, although it produces and exports different varieties that include black tea, yellow tea, pu-erh, white tea and oolong, among others. Today we have set out to present you with a guide to enter the world of the best Chinese green tea without getting lost. But how? Are there … Read more
