Genmaicha Tea or Popcorn Tea: properties, benefits, uses, side effects

Genmaicha Tea or Popcorn Tea properties, benefits, uses, side effects Genmaicha Tea is Bancha tea with roasted rice: Bancha tea is a highly prized Japanese green tea and deserves to be known a little more. The etymology of its name indicates a peculiar characteristic: Genmai means rice, cha means tea.  There are two types of Bancha tea: hojika and kukicha. The first variant, the … Read more

Green Tea for Herbal Naturopathy: properties, benefits, uses, side effects

Green tea has a strong antioxidant action useful for counteracting the action of free radicals, responsible for aging and diseases Green tea ( Camellia sinensis ) belongs to the Theaceae family. Well known for its antioxidant action, it is useful for counteracting cellular aging. Properties of green tea Green tea boasts numerous properties which can be summarized as follows: The properties  are given … Read more

Does Kukicha tea contain Caffeine ?

Does Kukicha tea contain Caffeine : yes, kukicha tea does contain caffeine, but very low amount. Kukicha, also known as twig tea or bōcha, is a traditional Japanese tea made from the stems, stalks, and twigs of the Camellia sinensis plant, the same plant used to make green tea, black tea, and oolong tea. The … Read more