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Why Are Mochi Donuts So Popular? (And How to Make Them!) もちドーナツ (Video Recipe)

Asian and Asian-inspired foods tantalize tastebuds everywhere, from Korean-style spicy-crunchy chicken to bubble teas and the ever-popular ramen. From time to time, these Eastern flavors collide with Western cuisine to form incredible creations. And well, it so happens that at some point, one of Japan’s traditional sweets (mochi) met up with an American classic (the donut) to form the wonderous mochi donut　もちドーナツ・餅ドーナツ. However, this delightful combination has flown under the radar in many coun...

Why Are Mochi Donuts So Popular? (And How to Make Them!) もちドーナッツ (Video Recipe)

Asian and Asian-inspired foods tantalize tastebuds everywhere, from Korean-style spicy-crunchy chicken to bubble teas and the ever-popular ramen. From time to time, these Eastern flavors collide with Western cuisine to form incredible creations. And well, it so happens that at some point, one of Japan’s traditional sweets (mochi) met up with an American classic (the donut) to form the wonderous mochi donut　もちドーナツ・餅ドーナッツ. However, this delightful combination has flown under the radar in many cou...

Japanese Green Tea Co. Starts Free Shipping to France, Italy, Denmark, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands

In time for the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, we are happy to announce that we are now shipping our products to France and the countries below.

If you are in the EU, you can get a very reasonable shipping fee through Amazon Prime. (Many of the times, it is even free!) 

Click on the icon below to check out our products in different countries.

                     

For more information about shipping in each country, please see this page. 

What To Do With Tea Going Out of Date?

For tea lovers, there is never enough tea, and it sometimes leads to a stockpile of tea in the pantry that is just around its expiration date. Teabags or loose tea can last around 6–12 months after the packaging date under normal conditions. Black tea and white tea, for example, have different shelf lives compared to green tea, with black tea staying fresh for up to 2-3 years due to its oxidation process, while white tea requires special care to preserve its delicate flavors. When storing a pac...

Hojicha Pudding (Video Recipe) and Everything You Need to Know about Pudding プリン and Japan

Hojicha PuddingIngredients:Gelatin 2 tspWater 2 tbspAlmond Milk 1½ cup   Hojicha Loose Leaf 4 tbspBrown Sugar 2 ½ tbspHeavy Cream ¾ cupFor toppings:Heavy Cream ½ cupDark chocolate (optional)Directions:Dissolve the gelatin in the water and set it aside.In a small pan, heat the almond milk and hojicha loose leaf. Simmer on medium heat for 3 min.Rest for 15 min. Strain the simmered tea through a strainer.Bring it back to heat. Dissolve brown sugar and add gelatin mixture. Mix un...

Raspberry Sakura Tea Cakes with Matcha Powdered Sugar (Video Recipe)

As the cherry blossoms begin their ephemeral dance with the spring breeze, let's embrace the season's transient beauty with a delectable ode to the blooms themselves - Raspberry Sakura Tea Cakes, delicately dusted with Matcha Powdered Sugar. This exquisite dessert marries the floral notes of sakura with the tart zest of fresh raspberries, all while enveloping your senses in the earthy embrace of matcha.🌸🍵🍰

Raspberry Sakura Tea Cakes with Matcha Powdered Sugar

Ingredients

Raspberry Sakura Tea Cake...

Introducing New Package for Benifuki Allergy Relief Candy

We are happy to introduce a new package for our popular Benifuki Allergy Relief Candy. The candy inside is the same as what has been loved by you and other customers for years. It is just the package that we renewed. 

Isn't this cute?  What do you think? 

Why did we use pink in the package, even though the tea is green in color?

Benifuki is a cultivar named by researchers at the National Institute of Vegetable and Tea Science (NIVTS) (日本の農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構（現在の名称）に属する野菜茶業研究所) when they registered t...

Japanese Knife Co. to introduces Premium Japanese Scissors

We are proud to introduce a new addition to our family. 

They are...

Premium Japanese Scissors!

Yes, we are not kidding. 

Last year, we introduced Japanese Knife Co. to be part of our Dream of Japan brads, and so many people loved the quality of the knives we provide. 

The history and craftsmanship of Japanese knife-making date back hundreds of years, and the fantastic technique has been adapted to knives and scissors as well.

Hidden Gem for Hair Stylists

We are proud to introduce the hidden gem...

Sakura Cherry Blossom Almond Donuts with Matcha Glaze (Video Recipe)

Spring is in the air, and so is the enchanting beauty of sakura! If you're looking to embrace the spirit of this delightful season (or just want to treat yourself to something special), you've landed in the perfect spot.

We have crafted a charming (and surprisingly simple – no need to be a pastry chef!) recipe that lets you bring the magic of sakura into your own kitchen. Using just a handful of accessible ingredients, along with our top-tier Matcha, you can create a springtime delight right at h...

What is Issaku Reserve? - An award-winning masterpiece from Japanese Green Tea Co.

What is ISSAKU Reserve?

If someone were to ask me, 

"If you could only drink one Japanese green tea for the rest of your life, what would it be?" 

My answer will undoubtedly be our cherished ISSAKU Reserve. 

You might say I'm biased because it's crafted by our trusted tea supplier, Arahataen. And perhaps I am. Yet, my bias is rooted in all the right reasons - a deep appreciation for the countless years, boundless passion, relentless hard work, and unwavering dedication that go into creating thi...