Kei Nishida's Blog, page 33
May 12, 2020
A Guide to Healthier You During a Pandemic with Tea #QuaranTEAning
We do certainly live in a very uncertain time due to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that affected nations from all over the world. My heart goes out to all the victims and their families and to all the frontlines who are risking their lives to help and save us during this horrible time. This is why it is very important that we do our part as citizens, and stay at home and be with our loved ones.
Coronavirus is spreading through every country like a wildfire, and it is terrifying....
May 3, 2020
What does Umami mean for Tea Drinking?
As kids, we are taught that there were four basic tastes; salty, sour, sweet, and bitter which are represented by a map of the tongue which we probably did memorize when we were younger.
Not to burst your bubble, but experts have debunked the theory that a certain part of our tongue specifically detects a certain taste. Also, we do not just have four basic sense of flavor, instead, we have five! Namely salty, sour, sweet, bitter, and UMAMI.
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April 22, 2020
Everything you need to know about Eisai, The father of tea
Tea originated from China, and it dates back to the mythical emperor Shennong, who is known as the father of medicine and agriculture. To make medicine, he has tasted and eaten hundreds of herbs, including tea leaves, to understand their value and health benefits. Tea discovered around 2700 BC in the same era of Emperor Shennong.
The Divine Farmer's Herb-Root Classic was a book dedicated to Shennong and talks about the tea at that time. It shows that tea was already...
April 16, 2020
Where Different Types of Japanese Tea are Grown
Japan is a nation of Islands: When you look at a map of Japan chances are youll see Hokkaido at the northern end of Japan, Honshu jutting north to south being the largest of the islands, Shikoku between Honshu and its southern brother, also known as Kyushu. These are the largest and most noticeable islands of Japan. But where exactly is tea grown within Japan? Is it possible to grow sencha in Hokkaido? How much tea is grown on Honshu? Are there major tea farms on Shikoku or Kyushu?
The...
April 7, 2020
How to Select Japanese Green Tea? - The Expert Advice
Tea presents itself in many ways. Of course, visiting the grocery store youre likely presented with a variety or different flavors and types. Loose leaf tea or tea bags? What is the difference? What options are available if I want something with less caffeine? Is there an ideal breakfast and morning tea for someone such as myself?
When searching for tea, it can be hard to navigate what works best given your needs.
Lets narrow our search and focus on selecting Japanese green teas based on your...
March 25, 2020
Tea vs Coffee – Which Is The Better Caffeine Choice For Runners
A lot of athletes start their day with coffee or tea, especially before their exercise session. And there is a good reason for that. Studies over the years showed that drinking caffeinated beverages before your workout can improve your endurance and focus for as little as 60 seconds to around 2 hours.
Drinking a caffeinated drink has also proven to be beneficial to weight loss. Although there are no studies that definitely showed that caffeine consumption leads to permanent weight loss,...
March 22, 2020
How to Make the Perfect Cup of Matcha - Video Recipe
A short animated video showing How to Make the Perfect Cup of Matcha.
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Here is the instruction mentioned in the video:
Add 2 tsp of Matcha Add 1 tbs of Cool Water Whisk Until Smooth & Frothy Add 1 Cup of Boiling Water Whisk Again Enjoy!
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March 20, 2020
20 Best Tea Lover Items to Buy on Amazon
Gadgets and gifts! We love gadgets and gifts. And Japanese green tea lovers are no exception. Many of my readers have asked for thoughtful ideas for gift giving.
So, if you have a green tea and matcha lover, what could be better than some hand-picked tea lover items from Amazon. Graduation, birthdays, holidays (Fathers Day is right around the corner), college care packages, and the just because gifts are a great reason to stock up on some of my favorite gifting ideas.
Read on to find...
March 17, 2020
What is Japanese Tea Ceremony? – Explained in 6 simple steps
Chanoyu茶の湯, Sado茶道 or simply the Japanese tea ceremony is a ritual which is religiously followed in Japan. Japanese Matcha green tea is served in a series of choreographed steps with the host simply gliding through the whole ceremony. In order to balance the slight bitterness of the tea, traditionally prepared Japanese sweets are also served along with it.
This whole process is more than just about making tea. It is an aesthetic compilation of certain predefined movements co-ordinated in a...
March 13, 2020
Used Teabag - Organic Waste or for My Garden?
Meet New Japanese Environmentally-friendly Tea Bag Invention Soilon
How complicated can tea bags be?Tea is great for so many reasons. One of these reasons is that its established a unique culture to mastering the benefits and uses of tea. In following with this line of thought, lets try to better understand nonwoven fabric tea bags and its use in your garden and/or organic waste disposal.
What exactly are we talking about here? Tea bags, as you probably have witnessed, come in all kinds...
