It is one of the most expensive teas in Japan and of very high quality, its preparation is carefully done in order to achieve an intense flavor, with texture and body. It is very good to drink between meals or accompanied with fish. It has light vegetable notes and a sweet and subtle flavor. In this post you … Read more
10 Popular Types of Japanese Teas Japan produces a wide variety of teas of different qualities. Some have been grown in the shade, others dried under the sun, others made with sticks and shoots, etc. In short, a great variety of them that make this country a unique place in the elaboration of teas. In this post you … Read more
Matcha tea is probably the most deeply rooted tea in Japanese culture and traditions. If you’ve decided to try making your first mug at home, there are a few things you should know. We teach you how to prepare matcha tea like a real Japanese. Introduction to matcha tea This bright green tea is the one that is served during the … Read more
Green tea is ubiquitous in Japan. They drink it alone or to accompany their meals, it is served in humble and luxurious restaurants, they drink it cold in summer and hot in winter, even the vending machines are full of green tea soft drinks and Starbucks makes extravagant combinations with tea as the main ingredient. .. … Read more
Green tea is the everyday drink in Japan, a country where Buddhist monks introduced it hundreds of years ago after their pilgrimages to China. In fact, today, China, Japan and Korea are the largest producers of green tea in the world. Of course, each country has its particularities when it comes to the production and flavors of teas. Today, … Read more
Among the Japanese green teas we find the bancha with its particular flavor and aroma of straw. Like all teas, it is made with the leaves of Camellia sinensis, however, in this case the lower leaves of the plant are used, that is, those that are discarded during the production of another famous Japanese tea, sencha. That’s … Read more
Genmaicha Tea and rice: origin, uses It is possible that you have never heard of genmaicha or, at least, that you do not know exactly what it is. This variety of Japanese green tea surprises with its preparation and flavor that combines an infusion with a cereal. As is often the case, there is no reliable data to … Read more
Japan occupies a privileged place among the producing countries of green teas. Surely you have heard of (or have already tried!) Japanese teas such as matcha, sencha or bancha. Today we are talking about a highly appreciated tea in Japan, but less known in the West. This is gyokuro, one of the most exclusive Japanese green teas. Let’s see … Read more
Some time ago, we talked about Japan and its green tea, do you remember? At that time, we told you that this variety is the most common and daily drink in the eastern country. In fact, it has an interesting range of varieties, including hojicha or Japanese roasted tea. Introduced by Buddhist monks during their pilgrimages from China, … Read more
Bancha tea is one of those most consumed teas in Japan. What is it that makes it so appreciated in Japan that it is the drink served in restaurants to its guests, while they wait to be served?: a symbol of respect, as is customary in the Japanese country. Japanese teas and coffee country par excellence, which … Read more
