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What Water Filter to Use for Brewing Tasty Japanese Green Tea?

Today's article is going to be slightly different from what you are used to reading here. I have gotten in touch with Kei and we started talking about tea and as a result I am contributing to his lovely website.

Although I love tea but I don’t know about tea as much as Kei does, I know quite a lot about water quality. So today, I am not going to talk about Japanese green tea, but rather about water and how it affects your favorite beverage.

We will have a look at what you can do to improve...

10 Ways to Sweeten Your Matcha Green Tea

There’s a kind of simplicity in tea with the tradition being “add water” and trust that the flavor profile matches the imagination. However, as I’ve fallen into love with tea, there’s a shocking variation in taste profiles. As the tea market continues to grow, there’s all sorts of tips and tricks out there to alter what shapes the taste of your tea.

Matcha stands out in the world of taste profiles. Ever tried a cha-soba sushi roll? Yes, it contains matcha. Hope about a matcha cupcake with...

Japanese Green Tea & Las Vegas - Green Tea Mania's Selfish Guide

Are you currently visiting Las Vegas? Take a break from the luxuriant casinos and get yourself a healthy antioxidant rich drink to get the energy you need in order to keep your head in this exciting city.

I like Las Vegas, and I visit once in a while for a weekend getawaysince it is only one short direct flight from Portland where I live.

I don't gamble (OK, I be honest, I probably put about $20for the entire weekend in Las Vegas) but I do love the food and city-like atmosphere since I grew...

Is it OK to Drink Green Tea on an Empty Stomach?

With so many finding weight loss and diabetes control/reversal success by following Intermittent Fasting (IF) protocols, many are also being introduced to the benefits of green tea. (Click here to read my other article why Japanese Green Tea is Perfect for Intermittent Fasting and how to do it) Not only has tea been part of a healthy diet for thousands of years, it's not only the ancients who have discovered the benefit; medical science has now proven the value of this subtle and often tasty...

10 Top Health Benefits Of Drinking Green Tea

Many experts and nutritionists consider Japanese or Chinese green tea to be the healthiest beverage on the planet. It is packed full of antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. There are plenty of benefits of drinking green tea from fat loss to cancer prevention to improved brain function.

In this article, you can discover more about this amazing drink.

1. Green tea is full of bioactive compounds

Green tea contains bio-compounds that are loaded with healthy nutrients. For instance,...

Is Green Tea Good Against Depression?

Depression is widely common yet it is a serious condition that can affect all aspects of your life, including health, mental, and emotional condition. It causes you to suffer from feelings of sadness and loss of interest. It can negatively affect your ability to function in personal, professional, and social life. If you or your loved one is suffering from depression, it is recommended to increase your intake of vitamin-rich foods. Foods rich in antioxidants, such as green teacan play an...

Is Green Tea Good For Depression?

Depression is widely common yet it is a serious condition that can affect all aspects of your life, including health, mental, and emotional condition. It causes you to suffer from feelings of sadness and loss of interest. It can negatively affect your ability to function in personal, professional, and social life. If you or your loved one is suffering from depression, it is recommended to increase your intake of vitamin-rich foods. Foods rich in antioxidants, such as green teacan play an...

Brief History of Japanese Green Tea: A Cup Full of History and Mystery

Since around the 9th Century, when tea was first introduced to the people of Japan by traders who sipped the beverage in China, green tea has evolved into a national obsession and become part of the country’s culture. Keep reading to learn more about the history of this magical drink.

A Plant grown in China crosses The Sea of Japan

Long before Genghis Khan and Mongol hordes began expansive explorations into China, its people had become a tea-drinking culture. Green tea, specifically, was...

How to Make Matcha Macarons - Video Recipe

Japanese Green Tea (Matcha) Macarons – a recipe for these delicious, light, and crunchy sweet treats that perfectly blend Western technique with Eastern flavors.

Please check out this video showing how to make Matcha Macarons by my good friend Yi from Yi Reservations.

Click here to jump to his Youtube Video

Ingredients:

Dry ingredients:

130g/1cup powdered sugar 80g / 0.8 cup quality almond flour 2 teaspoons of matcha powder such has the one from Japanese Green Tea Company

Wet ingredients:

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How Does Green Tea Help Control Cholesterol Ratio?

If you want to lead a healthy life, it is essential to keep your cholesterol levels in control. One of the simplest ways to reduce your cholesterol is to take premium green tearegularly. This tea works by reducing bad cholesterol in the blood and increasing the percentage of healthy cholesterol against bad cholesterol. According to many studies, including 20 latest clinical trials, drinking this tea can help in managing both cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

How Does Cholesterol Work?

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