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Everything You Need to Know About Yuzu and Yuzu Green Tea

Yuzu (柚子) is still a popular fruit mixed with other ingredients and can be a standalone tea, while Japanese green tea is popular too, especially with Sencha, one of the top Japanese tea leaves of high-quality. Yuzu is a citrus fruit in Japan and is believed to be a hybrid of sour mandarin and ichang papeda.

The fruit looks similar to a small grapefruit, with a bumpy yellow-orange rind that is thin and fragrant. The flesh inside is tart and juicy, with a flavor often described as a cross between ...

The Power of Benifuuki Green Tea for Allergies & More

 

The Power of Benifuuki Green Tea for Allergies & More

Are you familiar with the power of Benifuuki green tea for allergies? Or how it can help with blood pressure? Or how about what it can do for the look and feel of your skin?

If not, you won't want to miss the rest of this post!

The Japanese are famous for their long lifespans and lower rates of lifestyle diseases. So when something trends for having amazing health benefits in Japan, it's best for us in the West to listen.

What is Benifuuki G...

Does Adding Lemon to Tea Reduce Caffeine? – Green Tea Quiz

Green tea is already a fantastic drink with its antioxidants; adding drops of lemon will give it a twist. There are rumors that adding lemon reduces the caffeine in green tea. Let's dive in and know the benefits that green tea and lemon fusion can bring us.

Similar Health Benefits of Lemon and Green Tea

Green tea and lemon have antioxidants to fight toxins and are also beneficial for fat burning. These drinks reduce stress and anxiety, and many studies have shown that they boost immunity because...

Does adding Lemon to tea reduce caffeine? – Green Tea Quiz

Green tea is already a fantastic drink with its antioxidants; adding drops of lemon will give a twist. There are rumors that adding lemon reduces caffeine in green tea. Let's dive in and know the benefits green tea and lemon fusion can bring us.

Similar Health Benefits of Lemon and Green Tea

Green tea and lemon have antioxidants to fight toxins and are also beneficial for fat burn. These drinks reduce stress and anxiety, and many studies showed that they boost immunity because both have Vitamin ...

What is Shincha Tea and What Makes It Unique?

The complicated world of tea is, well, complicated! Thankfully, however, it's ultimately to our benefit as tea lovers. It seems hard to imagine that anything is more complicated than the plethora of teas available at our fingertips in our local grocery store right here, online. With that being said, there are important distinctions to be made that help guide you to the best products to fit your needs. One of those distinctions is to understand the importance of ichibancha (一番茶), which literally ...

8 Must See Places in Tokyo for Tea Lovers

I have a profound love for Tokyo. Having grown up in Tokyo, I would like to think I understand Tokyo. However, part of its beauty is the sheer amount there is to learn about Tokyo.

The 2020 Michelin guide for Tokyo lists 464 restaurants alone, more than another other city in the world. And Shinjuku Golden Gai? It’s hard to imagine that so many bars can fit in six narrow alleys. It’s easy to miss many of the things that help define Tokyo.

The question I ask myself is, “what experience do I want t...

5 Awesome Brunch Ideas for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is an auspicious day for most. Making your mother feel special in order to thank her for all of her sacrifices is important. Below are five awesome brunch ideas that you can use in order to make Mother’s Day extra special, along with a glass of mimosa or other drink of choice.

1. Crepes

Sweet and easy to make, crepes are a specialty that will quickly become a staple in your diet. They are actually easier to make than pancakes or waffles. 

Also, while pancakes and waffles are usually...

Japanese Green Tea and Diabetes - 10 Reasons Why It is Good for Prevention and Management

Japanese Green Tea and Diabetes - 10 Reasons Why It is Good for Prevention and Management

According to the Center for Disease Control, almost 30 million Americans have diabetes, and 25% of those do not even know it. Preventing diabetes is a critical part of reducing the long-term health detriments that it is doing to our country. The number of people who suffer from diabetes continues to rise, and another 86 million American adults have prediabetes. Without intervention, up to 30% of people wi...

10 Must-See Places in Uji, Kyoto for Tea Lovers

Renowned Japanese author Kimitake Hiraoka more famously known as Yukio Mishima described Japan as a series of contradictions. He noted that Japan was partially defined by the relationship between “old and new”. While Tokyo and Osaka help define the importance Japan places on technology and innovation, there’s a particular uniqueness found in Japan’s rich historical sites. What better way to experience historical Japan than understand Uji and Uji’s special relationship with one of Japan’s favorit...

Mother's Day: 5 Heart-warming Things To Do For Your Tea Lover Mom

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and you may be wondering what to get your mom. Adding personal touches to gifts is always the way to go, especially with family. A great way to start your search for the perfect gift is by considering your mother's likes and dislikes. By doing so, you won't just show her you went through the effort to get a gift but also that you put some genuine thought into selecting her gift. 

Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Tea Loving Moms

If your mother loves tea, you’re ...