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A Year in Tea: An Exploration of Japanese Tea Seasons and Rituals

Japanese tea culture follows the rhythm of the seasons more closely than perhaps any other food tradition in the world, with distinct teas, rituals, and ceremonies marking each phase of...

Drinking Green Tea on an Empty Stomach: Benefits, Risks, and What to Know

Drinking green tea on an empty stomach offers potential benefits including enhanced catechin absorption and improved metabolic activation, but it can also cause digestive discomfort in sensitive individuals due to...

Kuromame: A Meaningful Tradition of Japan’s New Year

Kuromame (黒豆) — sweet simmered black soybeans — is one of the most symbolically important dishes in Japanese New Year cuisine (osechi ryōri), representing a wish for health, diligence, and...

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6 Essential Matcha Tools to Elevate Your At-Home Ritual

Preparing matcha at home requires six essential tools that transform the experience from simply mixing powder into water to an authentic Japanese tea ritual: a chawan (matcha bowl), chasen (bamboo...

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Japanese Tea for Gut Health: 5 Ways It Supports Your Daily Wellness Ritual

Japanese green tea supports gut health through a combination of polyphenolic catechins, prebiotic polysaccharides, and L-theanine that work together to promote a balanced gut microbiome. Research published in the Journal...

10 Fascinating Facts About Shizuoka, the Heart of Japanese Green Tea

Shizuoka Prefecture produces approximately 40% of all Japanese green tea, making it the undisputed heartland of Japan's tea industry. Located along the Pacific coast of central Honshu with Mount Fuji...

Wabi-Sabi and the Art of Imperfection in Japanese Teaware

Wabi-sabi is the Japanese aesthetic philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness — and nowhere is this principle more tangible than in traditional Japanese teaware. Rooted in the...

8 Delicious Ways to Eat Leftover Kuromame Black Soybeans After Brewing

After brewing a pot of kuromamecha, the leftover black soybeans still hold significant nutritional value and culinary potential. Rather than discarding these protein-rich, anthocyanin-packed beans, Japanese home cooks have long...

Hara Hachi Bu: A Japanese Wellness Practice for Mindful Eating and Tea Drinking

Hara hachi bu is a Japanese wellness principle rooted in Okinawan culture that translates to "eat until you are 80 percent full." This mindful eating practice has been credited as...

Hojicha Powder vs. Hojicha Loose Leaf: Discovering the Differences in Taste, Texture, and Use

Hojicha powder and hojicha loose leaf are two forms of the same beloved Japanese roasted green tea, but they offer distinctly different experiences in taste, texture, preparation, and culinary application....

A Toasty Twist: Sobacha Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Sobacha vanilla ice cream brings the warm, nutty flavor of roasted buckwheat tea into a creamy frozen dessert that is both simple to make and deeply satisfying. This recipe from...

7 Health Benefits of Wakoucha Japanese Black Tea

Wakoucha is Japan's distinctive take on black tea, offering a gentler, naturally sweeter alternative to the bold black teas from India and Sri Lanka. Made from Japanese tea cultivars originally...

Nutrition Facts of Matcha: A Deep Dive into the Green Superfood

Matcha has captivated the world with its vibrant color, calming rituals, and powerful health benefits. But what truly sets matcha apart from other green teas is its incredible nutritional value....

Fluffy Matcha Pancakes Recipe

These fluffy matcha pancakes combine the earthy richness of Japanese green tea powder with a classic American breakfast for a stack that is as nutritious as it is delicious. Made...

Sustainable Japanese Tea: How It’s Grown, Sourced, and Shared

Sustainable Japanese tea represents a growing movement where traditional cultivation practices, ethical sourcing, and environmentally conscious packaging come together to create a tea experience that is good for both people...

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5 Easy Tips on How to Clean a Matcha Whisk for Long-Lasting Use

A matcha whisk, or chasen, is an essential tool for making traditional matcha. Properly cleaning and maintaining your bamboo whisk ensures it lasts longer, prevents mold, and keeps your matcha...

Gyokuro vs. Sencha: What’s the Difference?

Explore the differences between Gyokuro vs. Sencha. Discover unique flavors and cultivation methods of these Japanese green teas.

6 Tips on Mindful Tea Drinking

Mindful tea drinking transforms an ordinary daily habit into a powerful meditation practice that reduces stress, sharpens focus, and deepens your connection to the present moment. Rooted in centuries of...

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How to Make a Simple Hojicha Tiramisu: Easy Recipe

Hojicha tiramisu is a Japanese-inspired twist on the classic Italian dessert that replaces espresso with the warm, roasted flavor of hojicha green tea. This easy recipe from Senbird Tea creates...

7 Best Japanese Teas for Immune System Support

Japanese teas offer some of the most potent natural support for immune system health available in any beverage. From catechin-rich matcha to vitamin C-packed yuzu tea, Japan's diverse tea traditions...

Hojicha Swiss Roll with Chocolate Cream Recipe

A hojicha Swiss roll with chocolate cream is an elegant Japanese-inspired dessert that pairs the roasted warmth of hojicha green tea with rich, silky chocolate filling. This recipe from Senbird...

5 Ways to Brew Loose Leaf Tea Without an Infuser

The world of tea becomes so much more vast once you begin to consider loose leaf tea options. Having a cup of loose leaf tea for the first time can...

Sencha Green Tea for Detox and Cleansing

Sencha green tea is one of the most effective natural beverages for supporting your body's detoxification and cleansing processes. Rich in catechins, antioxidants, and chlorophyll, sencha provides measurable support for...

Chocolate Cream Cheese Hojicha Cookies Recipe

Chocolate cream cheese hojicha cookies combine the roasted warmth of Japanese hojicha powder with rich chocolate and tangy cream cheese for a uniquely satisfying treat. This recipe from Senbird Tea...

How to Brew Sobacha: Get the Perfect Cup

Sobacha is a Japanese buckwheat tea made from roasted buckwheat groats (soba no mi) that produces a naturally caffeine-free, gluten-free beverage with a warm, toasty, nutty flavor reminiscent of roasted...

Matcha Sake Cocktail Recipe

The matcha sake cocktail is an elegant Japanese-inspired drink that combines the earthy, umami-rich flavor of premium matcha green tea with the smooth, delicate character of Japanese sake, creating a...

5 Health Benefits of Genmaicha Brown Rice Tea

Genmaicha is a traditional Japanese green tea blended with toasted and popped brown rice, creating a uniquely nutty, comforting beverage that delivers five significant health benefits: relaxation and mental clarity...

Everything You Need to Know About Hojicha Roasted Green Tea

Hojicha is a distinctive Japanese roasted green tea that stands apart from other green teas due to its warm, toasty flavor profile, reddish-brown color, and naturally low caffeine content. Created...

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How to Make Black Soybean Tea or Kuromamecha

Kuromamecha (black soybean tea) is a caffeine-free Japanese herbal tea brewed from roasted black soybeans called kuromame. Rich in anthocyanins, isoflavones, and saponins, this nutty, naturally sweet tea offers antioxidant...

Sencha Tea vs Matcha: What's the Difference?

Sencha and matcha are both Japanese green teas made from the same plant (Camellia sinensis), but they differ fundamentally in how they are grown, processed, prepared, and consumed. Sencha is...

4 Benefits of Drinking Hot Tea in Summer

Drinking hot tea during summer may seem counterintuitive, but scientific research and centuries of cultural practice across Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa confirm that hot beverages can actually...

Cold Whisk Matcha Recipe

Cold whisk matcha is a refreshing summer preparation method that combines matcha powder directly with cold water and ice, producing an intensely flavored, frothy iced matcha without the need for...

How to Brew Gyokuro Green Tea

Gyokuro is Japan's most prestigious green tea, prized for its intensely sweet umami flavor, deep jade color, and exceptionally smooth body that results from an extended shading period of 20–30...

How to Brew Mugicha Roasted Barley Tea

Mugicha (roasted barley tea) is Japan's most beloved caffeine-free beverage, served cold in virtually every Japanese household, school, and convenience store during the summer months and enjoyed warm year-round. Brewing...

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Teas That Help With Allergies: 3 Japanese Teas to Soothe Your Symptoms

Here is a list of 3 of our teas from our Senbird Tea collection to help alleviate seasonal allergy symptoms.

How to Make – Cold Brew Tea Recipes for the Summer

How to Cold Brew Tea: 3 Cold Brew Tea Recipes

Cold brew tea is a simple, refreshing preparation method that steeps tea leaves in cold or room-temperature water for several hours instead of using hot water. This gentle extraction process...

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Matcha vs Coffee: Choosing Your Best Morning Drink

Matcha and coffee are the two most popular caffeinated morning beverages worldwide, but they deliver energy, health benefits, and flavor in fundamentally different ways. Matcha provides a smoother, more sustained...

6 Benefits of Using a Tea Infuser to Brew Loose-Leaf Tea

A tea infuser is a simple brewing tool that holds loose-leaf tea inside a perforated container while steeping, allowing water to flow through the leaves and extract flavor without letting...

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Ceremonial Matcha vs. Culinary Matcha: Understanding the Difference

Ceremonial matcha and culinary matcha are two distinct grades of Japanese green tea powder that differ in leaf selection, processing standards, flavor profile, color, and intended use. Ceremonial grade matcha...

A Matcha Green Tea Cheesecake Recipe Worth Celebrating

Bring a touch of joy to any gathering with a traditional twist on a classic dessert with this Matcha Green Tea Cheesecake.

10 Inspirational Japanese Tea Quotes for Mindful Living

In our fast-paced world, finding moments of tranquility and mindfulness can often prove challenging. However, Japanese tea culture offers a peaceful sanctuary steeped in tradition, philosophy, and mindfulness. This culture...

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5 Unique Matcha Green Tea Drink Recipes to Try

From creamy lattes to refreshing lemonade and elegant cocktails, matcha is one of the most versatile ingredients in any kitchen. These five Senbird Tea matcha drink recipes range from everyday...

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Matcha Lemonade Recipe

Looking to add a refreshing twist to your traditional lemonade? Consider incorporating our Matcha Green Tea Powder! Our Matcha Lemonade recipe combines the zest of lemons with the earthy notes of...

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A Simple Matcha Banana Bread Recipe

Matcha banana bread combines the earthy richness of Japanese green tea powder with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas for a moist, vibrant loaf that is as nutritious as it...

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8 Essential Tea Making Tools for Every Tea Lover

The right tea-making tools transform a simple cup of tea into a ritual of precision, flavor, and aesthetic pleasure. From traditional Japanese kyusu teapots to essential matcha chasen whisks, each...

What to Do with Empty Tea Tins: 10 DIY Tea Tin Recycling Ideas

Empty tea tins are too beautiful and well-made to throw away. The decorative metal containers that hold Senbird Tea loose-leaf varieties are crafted from durable, food-safe metal with distinctive Japanese-inspired...

6 Best Teas for a Sore Throat

When a sore throat strikes, a warm cup of tea provides both immediate physical relief and targeted therapeutic compounds that address the underlying inflammation. The warmth soothes irritated tissue, the...

10 Unique Varieties: A Guide to Japanese Teas

Japanese tea culture goes back to the 9th century. 815 CE is when it was first recorded that people in Japan drank tea. Today, Japanese tea is known for its...

Hojicha Latte Recipe

A hojicha latte combines the warm, roasted flavor of Japanese hojicha tea with creamy steamed milk for a comforting, low-caffeine alternative to coffee and matcha lattes. This recipe from Senbird...

A Guide to Hojicha Roasted Green Tea: Different Types, Benefits, and How to Brew

Hojicha is a distinctive Japanese roasted green tea known for its warm, caramel-like flavor, reddish-brown color, and naturally low caffeine content. Unlike most green teas that are steamed and dried,...

How to Make Matcha With A Bamboo Whisk

The chasen (bamboo whisk) is the most essential tool for preparing authentic matcha, designed specifically to create the smooth, frothy texture that defines a properly made cup. This guide from...

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Green Tea in Chinese Medicine

Green tea has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years as both a medicinal herb and a daily health tonic. Made from the leaves of the...

The Meaning of Ichigo Ichie: Making the Most of Every Moment

Ichigo Ichie is a Japanese proverb with many translations. Literally, it means “one time, one meeting”, but can be translated as “one lifetime, one encounter” or even “in this moment,...

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Japanese Soba Salad Dressing Recipe

This Japanese soba salad dressing recipe transforms Senbird Tea sobacha (roasted buckwheat tea) into a savory, nutty vinaigrette that pairs perfectly with cold soba noodle salads, mixed greens, and grain...

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How Japanese Matcha Green Tea Powder is Made

Japanese matcha green tea powder is made through a meticulous multi-step process that begins with shading tea plants for 20–30 days before harvest, followed by careful hand-picking of the youngest...

How to Use Green Tea for Plants: 3 Eco-Friendly Gardening Tips

Used green tea leaves are a valuable resource for eco-friendly gardening, providing natural nutrients, improving soil structure, and reducing household waste. Rather than discarding spent tea leaves after brewing, Senbird...

Tetsubin Teapot: A History of the Japanese Iron Kettle

The tetsubin is a traditional Japanese cast iron kettle that has been an essential part of Japanese tea culture for over 400 years. Originally designed as a practical water-heating vessel...

12 Recipes with Green Tea for Delicious Meals and Desserts

Green tea is one of the most versatile culinary ingredients in Japanese cuisine, adding earthy depth, natural color, and health-boosting antioxidants to both savory meals and sweet desserts. This collection...

Strawberry Cream Matcha Shortbread Bars & Matcha tea tin

Strawberry Cream Matcha Shortbread Bars Recipe

These strawberry cream matcha shortbread bars layer a buttery matcha-infused shortbread base with a silky strawberry panna cotta topping for a dessert that balances earthy, sweet, and fruity flavors in...

Cocktail: Matcha Gin Tonic Recipe

A matcha gin tonic is a Japanese-inspired cocktail that combines whisked matcha green tea with gin, tonic water, and a touch of sweetener. The result is a vibrant green drink...

Hojicha Mochi Brownies Recipe

Our friend Fay @bentographer brings us her delightful Hojicha Mochi Brownies recipe, made with our fragrant, toasty Hojicha Powder. These brownies are a wonderfully unique treat — chewy, chocolatey, and...

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4 Health Benefits of Mugicha Barley Tea

Mugicha (barley tea) is a caffeine-free Japanese herbal tea made from roasted barley grains that has been a household staple in Japan for centuries. Known for its toasty, slightly sweet...

Furikake Rice Seasoning Recipe: How To Make Furikake With Used Green Tea Leaves

Do you sometimes crave an extra something to compliment a plain bowl of rice? In this case, try our Furikake rice seasoning recipe! Our recipe below offers a creative and...

Kooridashi Ice Brewed Gyokuro in glass cups

How To Make Kooridashi Ice Gyokuro Cold Brew

Kooridashi is a traditional Japanese cold-brewing method that uses ice instead of cold water to extract tea, producing the most concentrated and umami-rich gyokuro possible. By placing high-quality gyokuro leaves...

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Meditate With Tea Podcast (Episode 3): How to Meditate with Mantra

Ghanta mantra meditation is a breathing technique where you silently repeat a phrase—such as "When I breathe in, I feel energized; when I breathe out, I feel relaxed"—in rhythm with...

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Meditate With Tea Podcast (Episode 2): Tea Meditation

Tea meditation is a mindfulness practice that transforms the simple act of brewing and drinking tea into a focused exercise in present-moment awareness. Featured in Episode 2 of the Senbird...

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Meditate With Tea Podcast (Episode 1): Belly Breathing Meditation

Belly breathing (diaphragmatic breathing) is one of the most accessible meditation techniques for beginners, and pairing it with tea creates a multisensory mindfulness practice that engages sight, touch, smell, and...

Recipe: Matcha Cupcakes with Matcha Cream Cheese Frosting

Matcha cupcakes with matcha cream cheese frosting combine the earthy complexity of Japanese green tea with the indulgent richness of a classic cupcake. This recipe from Senbird Tea produces tender,...

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Ochazuke Green Tea Over Rice Recipe

Ochazuke (お茶漬け), or "green tea over rice" is a Japanese comfort food consisting of steamed rice submerged into a broth or green tea. Ever since, it has been a favorite...

7 Healthy Caffeine-Free Herbal Teas For Natural Detox

Herbal teas, or tisanes, have been enjoyed for centuries, and it’s not surprising that the refreshing, caffeine-free beverage continues to be a daily ritual for many tea lovers. Recent studies have shown...

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Milk Glazed Matcha Shortbread Cookies Recipe

These milk-glazed matcha shortbread cookies deliver a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture with the distinctive earthy sweetness of Japanese matcha green tea. The milk glaze adds a delicate sweetness that balances matcha’s...

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Recipe: Hojicha Bubble Tea

Hojicha bubble tea brings together the toasty, caramel-like flavor of Japanese roasted green tea with chewy tapioca pearls for a drink that rivals any boba shop creation. Unlike matcha boba,...

Tea Meditation: How to Practice Meditation with Tea

Tea meditation is a mindfulness practice that transforms the everyday act of brewing and drinking tea into a moving meditation, engaging all five senses to anchor you in the present...

Apple Pie Matcha Overnight Oats Recipe

Re-create the delicious aroma and taste of an apple pie with a dash of matcha powder for an extra pick-me-up to start your morning! Our Healthy Matcha Oatmeal, Apple Pie...

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Matcha Caffeine Content vs Coffee

Matcha and coffee are the two most popular sources of daily caffeine, but they deliver energy in fundamentally different ways. A standard serving of matcha contains 60–70 mg of caffeine—roughly...

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3 Healthy and Caffeine Free Japanese Herbal Tea

Japan has a rich tradition of caffeine-free herbal teas brewed from roasted seeds, grains, and legumes rather than the Camellia sinensis tea plant. These three Japanese herbal teas—kuromamecha (black soybean...

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Kyusu Teapot Guide: How to Use a Japanese Teapot to Brew Green Tea

A kyusu is the traditional Japanese teapot designed specifically for brewing green tea. Its side-handle design, built-in mesh filter, and compact size make it the ideal vessel for extracting the...

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How to Make Matcha Without a Whisk: 3 Easy Methods

Matcha green tea is a powerhouse of antioxidants. Made from stone-ground first-pick tea buds of the spring season, matcha green tea comes in a powder form and can’t be steeped...

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How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Sencha Green Tea

Brewing the perfect cup of sencha green tea requires attention to three variables: water temperature, leaf-to-water ratio, and steeping time. Getting these right transforms sencha from a generic green tea...

Strawberry Green Tea Matcha Jam Recipe (No Pectin or Gelatin)

This matcha strawberry jam is a homemade preserve made with fresh strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and Japanese matcha green tea powder—no pectin or gelatin required. The natural pectin in the...

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Honey and Matcha Milk Bread Recipe

Impress your friends and family with this soft and fluffy, healthy Matcha Milk Bread! Not only is it a photogenic piece of art you won't be able to stop taking...

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8 Health Benefits of Hojicha Roasted Green Tea

With its fragrant aroma and nutty, toasty flavor, hojicha roasted green tea (also known as houjicha) is a popular tea with plenty of health benefits. In Japan, hojicha’s popularity stems...

Matcha Bubble Milk Tea Recipe

Matcha bubble tea is one of the most popular boba drinks worldwide, combining the vibrant green color and antioxidant-rich flavor of Japanese matcha with chewy tapioca pearls and creamy milk....

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Hojicha Milk And Honey Bread Recipe

Hojicha milk and honey bread combines the warm, roasted flavor of Japanese hojicha green tea with the soft, pillowy texture of milk bread—creating a loaf that is as fragrant as...

Does Japanese Green Tea Have Caffeine? A Guide to Caffeine in Japanese Teas

Japanese green tea does contain caffeine, but the amount varies dramatically by type — from 70 mg per serving of matcha down to zero for caffeine-free herbal tea like mugicha and...

Japanese Sencha Green Tea Guide: Health Benefits, Types, And How To Brew

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to Japanese green tea where we explore the benefits of Sencha! As the most popular green tea in Japan, sencha makes up approximately 80% of...

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Vanilla Matcha White Hot Chocolate Recipe

Vanilla matcha white hot chocolate is a creamy winter drink that combines whisked matcha green tea with melted white chocolate, warm milk, and a touch of vanilla extract. It delivers...

Genmaicha – roasted brown rice green tea health benefits

5 Health Benefits of Genmaicha Brown Rice Green Tea

Genmaicha Brown Rice Green Tea is a popular Japanese green tea that offers numerous impressive health benefits. Typically genmaicha is made from mixing roasted brown rice kernels and sencha green...

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How to Brew Green Tea with a Yuzamashi Water Cooler

A yuzamashi is a small ceramic vessel used in Japanese tea preparation specifically to cool boiling water to the ideal temperature for brewing green tea. Because Japanese green teas like...

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How to Prepare Matcha: Usucha vs. Koicha

Matcha can be prepared in two distinct styles—usucha (薄茶, thin tea) and koicha (濃茶, thick tea)—each producing a fundamentally different drinking experience. Usucha is the lighter, frothy preparation most people...

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Benefits of Sencha Green Tea for Your Health

Sencha green tea is one of the most nutrient-dense beverages available, packed with catechin antioxidants, L-theanine, vitamins C and E, and trace minerals that support cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and...

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Why is Gyokuro So Expensive?

Gyokuro is Japan's most expensive green tea, typically retailing at three to five times the price of standard sencha. The higher cost is not marketing — it reflects a genuinely...

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4 Health Benefits of Sobacha Buckwheat Tea

Sobacha is a caffeine-free Japanese herbal tea made from roasted buckwheat kernels, prized for its nutty, toasty flavor and impressive range of health benefits. Unlike true teas derived from the...

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3 Best Tea Houses in Kyoto

Kyoto is the spiritual home of Japanese tea culture, where centuries-old tea houses continue to serve matcha, sencha, and gyokuro using traditional methods refined over generations. Whether you are planning...

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Creamy Matcha Green Tea Popsicles Recipe

Matcha green tea popsicles combine the vibrant antioxidant benefits of Japanese matcha with a creamy, naturally sweetened frozen treat that takes under 10 minutes of active preparation. This recipe from...

Kuromamecha Black Soybean Tea refill in a plate with brewed Kuromamecha Black Soybean Tea and kyusu teapot

Kuromamecha Black Soybean Tea Benefits

Kuromamecha (black soybean tea) is a caffeine-free Japanese herbal tea brewed from roasted kuromame (black soybeans) that offers a range of science-backed health benefits. Rich in anthocyanins, isoflavones, and saponins,...

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3 Green Tea and Cheese Pairings That Are Surprisingly Delicious

Green tea and cheese may seem like an unusual combination, but the tannins, umami, and vegetal notes in Japanese tea create surprisingly harmonious pairings with a range of cheeses. The...

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Recipe: How to Make Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte

An iced matcha green tea latte combines the vibrant umami richness of Japanese matcha with cold milk for a refreshing, energizing drink you can make at home in under five...

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4 Health Benefits of Matcha Green Tea Powder

Shielded from the sunlight for several weeks before harvest, matcha powdered green tea is similar to gyokuro shade-grown green tea in cultivation process. As its name suggests

A Green Tea Lover's Paradise: Shizuoka, Japan

Shizuoka Prefecture, located between Tokyo and Osaka along Japan’s Pacific coast, produces approximately 40% of Japan’s total green tea output, making it the country’s largest tea-growing region. For green tea...

Iced Japanese Teas at Wagyu x Japan Food Town

A refreshing iced green tea is one of the best ways to cool down in the summer heat. We had the pleasure of serving many Japanese tea enthusiasts in New...

6 Gyokuro Green Tea Benefits

Gyokuro shade-grown green tea is well regarded for it's health benefits. Even in Japan, gyokuro is considered a rare and premium green tea.

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Which Green Tea to Drink in the Morning, Afternoon, and Evening?

People often drink green tea throughout the day, including during the evening. Here are our recommendations for the types of Japanese green tea

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Ginseng Green Tea Whiskey Cocktail Recipe

Concoct a refreshing cocktail using our Green Tea Whiskey Cocktail Recipe for Senbird’s Sencha Green Tea and Nikka’s Whiskey.

Shizuoka Green Tea: The Best Green Tea in Japan

Shizuoka prefecture produces roughly 40 percent of Japan's total tea output, making it the country's largest and most important tea-growing region. Nestled at the base of Mount Fuji, Shizuoka's combination...

How to Avoid Microplastics In Tea Bags

To avoid microplastics in tea, choose loose leaf tea brewed in a glass, ceramic, or stainless steel infuser instead of plastic or nylon tea bags. Research has found that certain...

The 4 Health Benefits of Drinking Tea

By drinking tea every day, you can improve both your physical and mental well-being. The most commonly

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Why is Matcha So Popular? - The Growing Popularity of Matcha Green Tea

Why is Matcha so popular? With impressive health benefits and a rich taste, the matcha popularity has grown on the global market over the recent years. For centuries, Japan has...

How to Have a Mindful Experience with Tea

Consciousness can be found in performing any simple activity, such as taking a walk, doing yoga, or brewing a cup of tea. Drinking tea can

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