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What is the Japanese Tea Ceremony and How it Deepens Relationships?

The Japanese Tea Ceremony is a special ritual that has existed for centuries in Japan. Many versions of this ceremony exist for different purposes, but all show a deep appreciation for the ritual of brewing and serving matcha green tea.

It is essential for a host to show care and appreciation towards their guest during this ceremony that serves as a special way to deepen relationships.

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Green Tea Health Benefits: Understanding Its Role in Cancer Prevention

You may have heard about a number of green tea health benefits in the past. But do you know the science behind these claims? Or how to reap these benefits for yourself? Don't miss the rest of this post where you'll get all of those answers and more!

Japanese green tea has been known to have major health benefits for many years. Many medical experts believe it increases stamina, sharpens the mind, and can even extend the lifespan. It has been proven to aid the immune system, it has fat burning p...

Why Pyramid-shaped tea bag considered better

We consider tea bags heaven-sent because we can quickly have a cup of tea and do other things. The taste and aroma of loose tea leave brewed in the teapot is still the best experience, although, in the end, it still depends on the tea quality and how organic your tea is. We do not have much time to clean the pots and cups after drinking, and it is also inconvenient to brew and strain a few leaves on a teapot where only one or two people will drink tea.

Some teabags do not replicate the loose lea...

From Skin and Within: Better Uses for Green Tea

Many people believe that green tea is one of the best antioxidants and is packed with several health benefits for both genders of all ages. It is among the least oxidized when refined but still maintains a large concentration of polyphenols, a stress-reducing agent that protects body tissues from further damage. Moreover, it protects us from cancer, coronary heart disease, and other pathogens linked with these illnesses.

Moreover, most people, especially those leading an active lifestyle, prefer...

The Process Behind Your Cup of Matcha

With the clamor of knowing every “behind-the-scene” of simply everything under the sun, from sumptuous food to shoemaking, have you ever wondered how matcha is made? While we have already talked about how Camellia Sinensis should be shaded before being harvested and the leaves to be deveined, removing the stems and the veins to produce tencha, once you find out, you will realize how so much patience, time, effort, and care is being given in every spoonful of matcha.

Since matcha is being used in...

Matcha ASMR

I have never thought of mixing Matcha with ASMR. When Mykee sent me a link to his video with our matcha, I was like "this is so unique" I have to share this video!

Do you like ASMR?  

Do you like Matcha? 

If the answer is yes to both, I think you will like this one.  Enjoy the world-first (I think) Matcha ASMR!

 

About Mykee Steen (MrTeaASMR)

Mykee Steen is an actor and director, known for Ghostwriter (2016), Coffee House Chronicles: The Movie (2016) and Dizzy Pursuit (2018). He is also author ...

Is Green Tea An Effective Appetite Suppressant & Weight Loss Aid?

Green tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world besides water. In some Asian societies, the partially fermented leaves of green tea, which come from the camellia sinensis plant, are included in many important cultural ceremonies in Japan and China. So we already know green tea can be a delicious drink. But can green tea also be an appetite suppressant? That's what we're going to discuss in today's post!

Is Green Tea A Good Appetite Suppressant?

Green tea has become more popular in th...

Issaku Tea Package Design Contest Result

Thank you very much for participating in Issaku Japanese Green Tea Package Design Contest. 

What the Contest Was

In the past, you have helped us pick the design of the package for Gyokuro, Matcha and Nozomi.  (Click here to see the contest for Gyokuro, Matcha or Nozomi)

This time, we are designing our flagship product: Issaku. 

This tea is where everything started; this was the first tea that won the Global Tea Championship in 2017 and won again in 2019.

This is the most premium Japanese green t...

What to do with left over tealeaf - 9 ways to use leftover tealeaf and powder

While tea leaves or tea powders are essentially steeped and consumed as a drink with health benefits, this is not the only way it could be used. In fact, even the boiled tea leaves for consumption as a healthy drink are not to be put into waste and still have lots of aids for everyday use. Here are just some of the countless uses of used tea leaves or tea powders after being steeped and consumed as a healthy drink:

1. You can use it as an exfoliant in your face or body.

Tea leaves are natural an...

Nozomi Tea Package Design Contest Result - The package is done now!

Thank you very much for participating in Nozomi Japanese Green Tea Package Design Contest. 

What the Contest Was

In the past, you have helped us pick the design of the package for Gyokuro and Matcha.  (Click here to see the contest for Gyokuro and Matcha)  This time, we asked for Nozomi, which is one of the most popular tea because it tastes like Gyokuro but more economical.

This time, the design options are not too different, but I wanted to get you involved.

Many customers say that the tin can...