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Is Green Tea Healthier Than Black Tea? - Green Tea Quiz

As the fermented drink Kombucha has continued to become more and more popular in the health community, the main component in its composition, fermented black tea, has seen a rise in popularity as well.

While black tea has been heralded for its antioxidant properties and its innate ability to reduce LDL cholesterol levels (as shown in an article published by the National Institute of Health), many consumers wonder if they're making the right choice in the age-old battle between black tea and g...

5 Brain Foods To Stimulate You

Healthy foods are typically thought of as being good for cardiovascular health and disease prevention. We eat them to get adequate nutrients, to feel better, to stave off weight gain, and sometimes to combat specific dietary issues. Those who study these matters know that it’s actually quite remarkable how directly and thoroughly what we eat affects how we look and how we live. What we don’t spend quite as much time talking about, however, is how healthy eating can affect our brains.

The si...

Tips for making tea part of your post-run/recovery routine

While running, itself, is a relatively straightforward and simple sport -- not one that necessitates tons of equipment or years of specialized instruction -- runners, nonetheless, do like their “stuff.” Besides having their favorites for their actual runs -- such as their favorite GPS watch to wear, their most comfortable shoes, or their favorite shorts -- many runners look forward to what they’ll be consuming after the run, sometimes just as much as the run, itself.

The food and drink runner...

Everything you need to know about different types of Japanese tea

The world of Japanese Green Tea is wide and wonderful, but it is sometimes confusing with all the terms used.

There are more than 100 total types of Japanese green tea names being used today. Names can refer to not the only type of tea, but they can also indicate which part of the tea plant is used, what kind of processing method was used, the name of the location where tea is farmed, etc. 

For instance, the sencha you are drinking may be of type Yabukita cultivar, deeply steamed (fukamushi-c...

Is Tea Bag Tea Lower Quality Than Loose Leaf Tea? - Yes or No? - Green Tea Quiz

Tea is by far one of the world’s most popular drinks. All around the globe, you’ll find countless people who love nothing more than a good cup of tea, and almost everyone has their own unique method of preparing the “perfect” cup. Of course, much of this is completely subjective since everyone has their own specific tastes. In fact, this is exactly why there are so many debates surrounding tea.

Some people only drink black tea, while others prefer green or even white. Some people only drink t...

Can I throw used green tea leaves in garden?

We all know the extensive list of the ways in which green tea benefits our health. Green tea is not just great for us though. The leaves in your green tea bag can be a wonderfully healthy addition to the plants in your garden's diets as well.

Green tea is very high in nitrogen, which is vital for your plant's survival, as it is found in abundance in chlorophyll.

Chlorophyll is the compound that enables plants to use energy from the sun to produce sugars from water and carbon dioxide (photosyn...

Can Teapot Make Your Green Tea Taste Better? - Facts About Tokoname Teapot (常滑急須)

If you’re a lover of tea, then you might have heard of the term “kyusu” which means “teapot” in Japanese. The Takoname Yaki (常滑焼) is both a remarkable and historic teapot which dates back to the 12th century. Because of the way the teapot is made, it gives the tea a distinguishable flavor, making it well-liked amongst green tea enthusiasts. 

The Unparalleled Craftsmanship in Tokoname

Tokoname is a city (常滑市) located in central Japan (on the coast of the Chita Peninsula) and is known to contai...

Is Matcha Healthier than Sencha (Loose Leaf)?

Short Answer – Matcha is Healthier

The short answer is: Yes, Matcha is healthier than loose-leaf (sencha) tea except for the fact that matcha has more caffeine than loose-leaf tea.

Why Matcha is Healthier?

The main reason that matcha is healthier than sencha is not because of the differences in the tea itself, but in how you drink it.

Matcha comes in a powdered form where you are consuming the entire tea leaf. Conversely, when you drink loose-leaf (sencha) tea, you are steeping the tea using...

Fresh Healthy Recipe - Mango Bubble Tea with Green Tea

Bubble Tea was invented in Taiwan in the 1980’s and got its name from the bubbles that appear after vigorously shaking the contents of the drink. Since then, Bubble Tea has grown in popularity over the years and can now be enjoyed in many different varieties.  One of our favorite summer varieties is Mango Bubble Tea which can be made by mixing chilled jasmine green tea with fresh mango or mango ice cream.

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Mango is Healthy!

There are many health benefits to adding fresh mango to your bubble t...

World Tea Expo 2018, Las Vegas - Pictures and Videos

Japanese Green Tea Company was invited to World Tea Expo 2018 since we were the Winner of the Global Tea Championship 2017.

World Tea Expo was held at Las Vegas Convention Center from June 11, 2018 - June 14, 2018. The expo had more than 3500 attendees and 260 exhibitors. 

This was our first-ever expo experience of any kind, so it was quite challenging to prepare and conduct a booth, but thanks to all the help from everyone involved; it was an extremely successful event for us. 

Here are some...