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How to Brew Tea in Space

My dream from childhood is to go to space.

You have heard that the Japanese billionaire of Zozotown, Yusaku Maezawa has been sharing videos of himself carrying out various activities in the 12 days he and his assistant Yozo Hirano spent onboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Armed with a list of "100 Things You Want MZ (Maezawa) to Do in Space," the two men lifted off onboard the Soyuz MS-20, a Russian spaceflight, on December 8, 2021. This visit to the ISS was done in preparation for Ma...

What is Nozomi? - Explained in One Minute

Nozomi is Kabuse-cha （かぶせ茶、冠茶、被覆茶、かぶせ玉露、熱湯玉露）which translates as, "Covered Green Tea" in English. Very few farms are capable of using this methodology as the green tea is covered by the special net to block sunlight for few days before a new sprout comes out.

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Japanese Green Tea Co. is Now on Etsy!

We are happy to announce that we now have a storefront on Etsy.

Are you on Etsy or a fan of Etsy? Please visit our store here or from here. 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/WithLoveInJapan

Click here to see our Etsy Shop

Since we are new to the Etsy Store, we are giving a special promotion for those who want to try our products through Etsy.  Please use coupon code PREMIUMTEA at checkout to get 10% off on any products!

 

 And it means a world if you could please add us to your Favorite Shop to get no...

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT BAKING WITH MATCHA AND GREEN TEA: RECIPE FOR MATCHA GREEN TEA MILK BREAD

 

There's a green tea recipe for just about everything you can imagine these days. Today, I'm sharing a recipe for matcha green tea milk bread that's a must-try!

ADDING GREEN TEA TO BREAD RECIPES

The best part about baking is the creative freedom of making something one of a kind with your own hands.

Choosing your favorite fresh ingredients and trying new things leads to delicious discoveries about taste and health. Adding green tea or matcha to baked bread is a great way to incorporate a tasty ...

The History of Japanese Green Tea

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To know more about Japanese green tea’s history, let’s explore and discuss further in this blog about taking the full green tea journey.
 
Green tea became a staple drink, and we will show you how Japanese green tea turned into a worldwide sensation.
 
You will learn how the Matcha and tea ceremony were created, and how Samurai culture was affected by tea!
 
Let's first travel to the 8th Century in Japan.

The Year 710-784: The Origin of Tea in Japan During the Nara Period

Tea...

Green Tea Mania's 16 Stocking Stuffer List - 2021 Holiday Version

Thinking about good gift ideas for a green tea lover in your life? Here is my list of a few green tea products that are good for stocking stuffers. Other cultures have just barely scratched the surface of the many uses of green tea. However, the Japanese have quite a head start and are still discovering new uses as it becomes a popular ingredient worldwide.

The links below conveniently take you directly to Amazon or other online shops so that it is easy for you to purchase.

1. Matcha Kit Kat

Mat...

Japanese Green Tea Co. has a Storefront on Amazon Now!

Thanks to all your support; as you know, we were featured as #1 New Release a couple of times when we released our Matcha and Nozomi.  (You can read about them here)

We have been creating an official storefront on Amazon, and I am happy to tell you that we now have a nice-looking official storefront!

Please click here or the image below to check this out!

What Products Are Available on Amazon?

I want to let you know that not all the products are available in the store (yet). 

Therefore, only th...

Green Tea Mania’s Top 10 Luxury Tea Gift List

Sometimes we watch or read something about the luxurious and most expensive items. Having the essential things is enough for us to enjoy the wonders of consuming tea. For the rich, they can splurge on extravagant items for their leisure and entertainment.

Tea lovers wanted to know what the popular expensive tea items are and what makes these expensive. Since we are too hesitant to buy expensive accessories, let’s look and judge these expensive tea things that can be found on Amazon. All the pric...

GREEN TEA SCIENCE PART 3: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GREEN TEA AND CAFFEINE

Welcome to Part Three of the Green Tea Science series! This article will answer 24 commonly asked questions about green tea and caffeine. We're going to cover important topics relating to caffeine and green tea, including how much green tea is in caffeine and much more.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CAFFEINE AND GREEN TEA

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: CAFFE...

Does Green Tea Make You Dehydrated?

Since there’s caffeine in green tea, many believe that it's dehydrating. But does green tea really make you dehydrated? Or is this just a common misconception? That's what we'll talk about in today's post.

First, let's go to the root of the rumor to figure out how it got started. Most people assume drinks with caffeine automatically cause dehydration because of their diuretic effect. With that in mind, it's easy to see why so many people wonder if green tea dehydrates them.

But here's the good ne...