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Tea Lover Tours in Japan

Now that COVID is becoming a thing of the past, Japan finally opened up to the world for the tour.  

Here are the latest tours in 2023, specifically targeting people who love tea hosted by Arigato Japan, the pioneer for English-speaking Japanese tours for many years, featured by the New York Times Travel Shows, CNN Travel, and more.

During COVID, I enjoyed their virtual tea tour online, but now that they are busy with the physical tour, they stopped the virtual tour. I hope they will bring the vir...

Tea Ceremony as a Form of Therapy: The Art of Mindful Tea Drinking

Despite popular belief, tea is much more than milk tea and matcha. In truth, an ancient ritual, the Tea Ceremony, has been practiced for centuries and is widely regarded for its meditative and therapeutic benefits. People worldwide take this herbal brew for granted, not realizing that sipping tea is a form of meditation. It's an opportunity to unwind and let all their worries wash away. If only they knew that mastering the art of mindful tea drinking wasn't that difficult. That said, today, we b...

Japanese Calligraphy in the Tea Ceremony: Philosophy, Painting and the Way

Tea culture is deep rooted in Japan and it goes back a long time. The Japanese tea ceremony comes from Zen philosophy where the beverage has a lot more meaning than a simple drink for the people. Japanese calligraphy or decorative handwriting also has deep connections with tea ceremonies. Drinking tea in the country is a ritual that has many spiritual meanings. Traditionally, tea gatherings used to be held in minimalist tearooms that were decorated with seasonal flowers, hanging scrolls, and tat...

Japanese Green Tea Co. introduces Japanese Knife Co. - Best Knives from Japan

I would like to announce something we have never done before and the biggest project we have ever done in our company's history.

We have been working on this since the middle of last year and are finally ready to share this with you today.

I am honestly nervous. But I hope and believe that it is something that benefits you and your lifestyle.

The drumroll, please…

It is…

Japanese Knife Co.

 

Yes!

I am not kidding.

 

You know, we started as Japanese Green Tea Co. and won the Global Tea Champio...

How To Easily Make Matcha With A Handheld Matcha Whisk Frother

Matcha lovers use a bamboo whisk instead of a wire whisk to avoid scratching the tea bowl and to dissolve the matcha quickly and remove clumps. The prongs of the bamboo whisk are closer than the wire whisk, making matcha foam faster. It is also easy to maneuver when using a bamboo whisk. There are alternatives to bamboo whisk but nothing beats the matcha quality of using a bamboo whisk, and some of these alternatives are taking longer to be cleaned

When you want fast matcha frothing and at the s...

Hojicha Banana Cake: A Delicious Way to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Matcha is popular in desserts, but the soothing tea Hojicha (roasted green tea) is popular too in Japan. You might not know that Hojicha can also be used in cakes and confectioneries. Cakes made of tea are delicious and easier to make than you can imagine. It is common in Japan to combine banana and Hojicha in their recipes because of the health benefits and flavor. We will talk about the health benefits before we dive into learning the recipe. Experience Japanese tea snacking in the comfort of ...

Green Tea Science Part 6: Everything You Need to Know About Green Tea and Collagen

Welcome to Part Six of the Green Tea Science series! This article will answer Everything You Need to Know About Green Tea and Collagen. We're going to cover important topics relating to green tea and collagen.

If you have not yet read the first two posts in this series, you can find them here:
Part 1: Polyphenols, Catechines and EGCG
Part 2: Tannin, Gallic Acid
Part 3: Caffeine
Part 4: Vitamins
Part 5: Methylated Catechins

Does green tea have collagen? What is collagen? What are the benefits ...

Japanese Green Tea and Aromatherapy

Japanese Green Tea and Aromatherapy

You may know how healthy Japanese green tea is for your body, but you may not know that the scent of green tea is also very beneficial to your mind and soul. No wonder the various green tea-scented perfumes and body lotions on the market are so popular! Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Fragrance has been a top seller for many years among women of all ages. 

However, to reap the benefits of green tea aromatherapy, you don't have to have to wear a green tea scented pe...

Make Your Breakfast Special with Morning Matcha

Power up your day with a cup of Matcha! It is excellent to start your day by having a great-tasting and healthy breakfast to boost your energy and mood. With Matcha being a popular, beneficial, delicious drink, you can concentrate on your activities. Matcha and Japanese green teas have more antioxidants compared to other teas. Moreover, with Matcha, you can get the full tea health benefits as Matcha is made of grounded Japanese whole green tea leaves. 

Let's drink and talk about Matcha benefits ...

2022 Japanese Green Tea Co.’s Best Sellers

Thank you for being with us!

Let's look at our best sellers where your favorite tea might be included. Then, discover the tea items that are the community’s most wanted that you could have in your tea collection.

1. Gokuzyo Aracha

“The name means the very best. Indeed it is. My wife thinks so, too. This is my second order and decided to put it on subscription order. Distinctly different from other green teas-aroma and taste.” - Review by Tetsuhiro M.

Gokuzyo means "the highest grade" in Japanes...