Kei Nishida's Blog, page 15

Hojicha Craze Goes Global

Japan has been witnessing a hot tea trend sweep the nation. In recent years, Hojicha, or roasted green tea, has experienced a boom that resounded way beyond the country's tea industry. Quickly recognizing a cool concept, the rest of the world hurried to follow suit and make Hojicha the current rage among tea choices, much like how they embraced Matcha when it first entered pop culture.

The Lowdown on Hojicha

Hojicha is a green tea variety from Japan. Admittedly, it wasn’t given as much attention...

How Tin Tea Cans Are Bad for the Environment

We are happy to announce that we have switched our most popular matcha product from tin can to paper tube.  Here is the new paper version look like, aren’t they looking great? 

As you know, creation of packages go through months of designing, prototyping and production. These packages are 100% made in Japan with Washi paper technology and very eco-friendly. Since when we started this process, I had been researching about how Tin cans are bad for the environment, so I thought of sharing what I fo...

Green or Brown? What the Color of Your Brew Says about Your Green Tea

Green tea products all come from the same Camellia sinensis species of plant. How come some green tea leaves produce a green brew while others create a brown one if this is the case? Even if the tea leaves are green, they can still make a different-colored drink. 

As you probably already know, chlorophyll is responsible for the green color in the leaves, which, when picked, begin to ferment and oxidize, turning them brown. For green tea leaves to remain unfermented, they are steamed (Japanese wa...

Tea & Oat Milk - A Cup of Good Choices

I went to Blue Bottle Coffee the other day and ordered a matcha latte. I noted that the store's default milk is oat milk and not whole milk, as what would typically be expected. This gave me a slight pause. I know oat milk is currently very popular. Still, before this visit, I hadn't really considered that it might be made the default milk in coffee shops and other similar establishments. 

It's one thing to make an alternative milk option like oat readily available to those who prefer it, but to...

Introducing Japanese Green Tea Podcast

I am excited to let you know that we are introducing…
 
Japanese Green Tea Podcast!  (clapping sound goes here)
 
Well, actually, not that of news.
 
Do you remember I mentioned that we started to use AI Robot to narrate our popular blog posts? 
(We named her Naomi, BTW)
 
It has been pretty popular for people who often drive so that they can listen to blog posts in the car.
 
So we thought we make it easier for people to consume them using Podcast.
 
I have been a fan of podcasts for decades. 
When I lived i...

Introducing Refill Option - Being Eco Friendly

We, Japanese Green Tea Co., care about nature and would love to initiate to be more eco-friendly. 

We are very happy to offer a new option for all our tea lovers. 

Today, we are happy and proud to be introducing - Refill option for our tubed packages.

What Is It?

Three of our products, Issaku, Gyokuro, and Matcha, come with air-tight tube packages that are designed to keep the tea retained maximum amount of time.

For these three products, you now have an option for Refill at checkout so that on...

Benefits Of Steeping Green Tea Over Boiling Or Simmering

Steeping tea is a process that allows the flavors and antioxidants to develop in the tea. Boiling or simmering green tea destroys these flavor and antioxidant properties. Steeping vs. boiling or simmering tea can differ in taste and health benefits. 

What is Steeping Tea?

Steeping tea is soaking tea leaves in hot water, usually for a while. It allows the flavor and aroma of the tea to develop and be more pronounced.

The health benefits of steeped tea are many. First and foremost, steeping tea a...

Interesting Facts About Green Tea Allergy and its alternatives: Carqueja (South America), Mayweed, and Lindens (Bulgaria)

Green tea is one of the most well-known drinks in the world. It is made from Camellia sinensis leaves that are fermented and then dried—sometimes powdered too like Matcha. Green tea has many antioxidants and many health benefits. Millions of people enjoy it for its flavor and health benefits. However, some people cannot drink green tea because they are allergic to it.

How do you get allergic to green tea?

Green tea is a remedy for allergies, but there are a few cases where people can get allergi...

Green Tea Effects on PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)

Have you wondered why green tea is a drink of choice for the morning, afternoon, or evening for the Japanese? The Japanese have been green tea lovers for many years. For this reason, it has acquired the name "Japanese tea."

You'll also find green teapots in restaurants or where people hang out. There are many theories as to why the Japanese adore green tea. Whereas some consume it for pleasure, others believe green tea has curative properties and brings good tidings.

On the same note, research s...

Is Green Tea Good for Arthritis Pain?

Many health-conscious individuals have taken to adding green tea to their daily diet. This is because it’s reported to be one of the most beneficial natural food sources, and its regular consumption could only cause positive things for one’s health.

Although many claims about the health perks of green tea started merely supported by anecdotal evidence and observations made through multiple generations of its consumption, a good portion of them are now backed by scientific studies. Its numerous b...