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Japanese Tea & Matcha 101Are you new to Japanese Tea?
Are you new to Japanese Tea or Matcha? On this page, you can quickly and easily learn all about Japanese Tea and Matcha, and discover which tea you may like best.
This page gives a brief overview of the different types of tea and their flavors, health benefits, brewing instructions, and so on. Of course, this page will help not only those new to Japanese tea, but can serve as a quick reference for tea connoisseurs. Let's start the journey to your Green Moment!
What is Japanese Tea, Matcha?
Here are the major characteristics of loose leaf tea (Gyokuro, Sencha / Others), Tea Bags, and Matcha. You can quickly and easily learn the differences between the teas and discover which tea you may like best.
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Also when you would like to concentrate. Use high grade tea for special occasions and less expensive tea for everyday. |
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Also when you would like to concentrate. You can ingest all the healthful nutrients without throwing away leaves. Use high grade Matcha for special occasions and less expensive Matcha for everyday. |
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| Customer’s Review | Great introduction to Japanese green tea. Gives perspective from which to choose new teas to try. And very high quality tea, of course. --- United States |
This is the best way to discover what you like and don't when it comes to green tea. What's more enjoyable is discovering teas I've not tried before and discovering they are all great. --- United States |
Highly pleasant to the taste. I recommend this to those who are new to matcha and I will repurchase soon again. Also I want to mention that the package was very well wrapped and the shipping is very fast! 5 stars! --- Iceland |
Overview of Flavors and Price Range
This section will help you learn the different flavors and price range for each kind of Japanese tea.
Other Useful and Interesting Information
If you would like more information about Japanese tea or to jump right into the joy of Japanese tea, each door is open to you! Your journey to your Green Moment has begun!
Are you new to Japanese Tea?
Are you new to Japanese Tea or Matcha? On this page, you can quickly and easily learn all about Japanese Tea and Matcha, and discover which tea you may like best. This page gives a brief overview of the different types of tea and their flavors, health benefits, brewing instructions, and so on. Of course, this page will help not only those new to Japanese tea, but can serve as a quick reference for tea connoisseurs. Let’s start the journey to your Green Moment!
What is Japanese Tea, Matcha?
Here are the major characteristics of loose leaf tea (Gyokuro, Sencha / Others), Tea Bags, and Matcha. You can quickly and easily learn the differences between the teas and discover which tea you may like best.
Gyokuro, Sencha / Others
Appearance of tea leaves and Water Color
Flavor
Gyokuro
Mellow and sweet taste and elegant aroma
Sencha
Refreshing yet mellow aroma, and balance of sweet and Bitter taste
Genmaicha / Houjicha
Nutty roasted aroma
Health Benefits
- Catechin is a powerful antioxidant.
- Theanine helps the body and mind to relax.
- Caffeine and Theanine help you to concentrate.
Natural Elements and Nutrients in Each Tea
Learn more: Green Tea for Health
How it is Grown
Gyokuro
Tea leaves are shaded from sunlight for 20 to 30 days before harvest. Theanine, which gives the tea its mellow taste, is created by this process. When brewed, this tea has a pure grassy green color.
Sencha
Tea leaves are grown in full sunlight. Catechin, which gives the tea its refreshing aroma and bitter taste, is created by this process, along with balance of refreshing yet mellow aroma, and sweet and bitter taste. When brewed, this tea has a golden yellow green color.
Genmaicha / Houjicha
Genmaicha is Sencha mixed with roasted rice. Houjicha is produced by roasting Sencha.
These teas are also grown by Organic farming methods.
Learn more: Four Seasons of Green Tea,Organic Tea Farm
Brewing / Preparation
Gyokuro, Sencha / Others
Brew using Kyusu teapot. Then pour into Yunomi Teacup.
Usage Scene
Gyokuro
Any special occasion, teatime, as aperitif, and so on
Sencha
In the morning, after any meal, teatime, and so on
Genmaicha / Houjicha
During meal, after meal, teatime, and so on
Also when you would like to concentrate.
Use high grade tea for special occasions and less expensive tea for everyday.
Recommended Items
Gyokuro, Sencha / Others
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Customer’s Review
Great introduction to Japanese green tea. Gives perspective from which to choose new teas to try. And very high quality tea, of course.
--- United States
Tea Bags
Appearance of tea leaves and Water Color
Flavor
Gyokuro
Mellow and sweet taste and elegant aroma
Sencha
Refreshing yet mellow aroma, and balance of sweet and Bitter taste
Genmaicha / Houjicha
Nutty roasted aroma
Health Benefits
- Catechin is a powerful antioxidant.
- Theanine helps the body and mind to relax.
- Caffeine and Theanine help you to concentrate.
Natural Elements and Nutrients in Each Tea
Learn more: Green Tea for Health
How it is Grown
Gyokuro
Tea leaves are shaded from sunlight for 20 to 30 days before harvest. Theanine, which gives the tea its mellow taste, is created by this process. When brewed, this tea has a pure grassy green color.
Sencha
Tea leaves are grown in full sunlight. Catechin, which gives the tea its refreshing aroma and bitter taste, is created by this process, along with balance of refreshing yet mellow aroma, and sweet and bitter taste. When brewed, this tea has a golden yellow green color.
Genmaicha / Houjicha
Genmaicha is Sencha mixed with roasted rice. Houjicha is produced by roasting Sencha.
These teas are also grown by Organic farming methods.
Learn more: Four Seasons of Green Tea,Organic Tea Farm
Brewing / Preparation
Tea Bags
Brew directly in Yunomi teacup and not using Kyusu teapot.
Usage Scene
Tea Bags
Anywhere or any time, such as at the office, during travel, and so on. Each specially-designed nylon bag is filled with whole-leaf Japanese tea, so you can enjoy the excellent flavor of high quality Japanese tea in no time at all.
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Tea Bags
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Customer’s Review
This is the best way to discover what you like and don't when it comes to green tea. What's more enjoyable is discovering teas I've not tried before and discovering they are all great.
--- United States
Matcha
Appearance of tea leaves and Water Color
Flavor
Matcha
Smooth and mellow, not at all bitter. Unique rich foamy texture.
Bright green color.
Health Benefits
- Catechin is a powerful antioxidant.
- Theanine helps the body and mind to relax.
- Caffeine and Theanine help you to concentrate.
- In addition, Matcha is ground into powder, therefore you can ingest all the healthful nutrients without throwing away leaves.
Natural Elements and Nutrients in Each Tea
Learn more: Green Tea for Health
How it is Grown
Matcha
Tea leaves are shaded from sunlight for 20 to 30 days before harvest, the same as Gyokuro. Theanine, which gives the tea its mellow taste is created by this process.
Ground into fine powder by stone mill.
Matcha is also grown by Organic farming methods.
Learn more: Four Seasons of Green Tea,Organic Tea Farm
Brewing / Preparation
Matcha
Place Matcha in Matcha Bowl. Then pour hot water and whisk to create rich foam using Chasen Bamboo Whisk.
Usage Scene
Matcha
Any special occasion, in the morning, after any meal, teatime, and so on.
Also when you would like to concentrate. You can ingest all the healthful nutrients without throwing away leaves.
Use high grade Matcha for special occasions and less expensive Matcha for everyday.
Recommended Items
Matcha
See more
Customer’s Review
Highly pleasant to the taste. I recommend this to those who are new to matcha and I will repurchase soon again. Also I want to mention that the package was very well wrapped and the shipping is very fast! 5 stars!
--- Iceland
Overview of Flavors and Price Range
This section will help you learn the different flavors and price range for each kind of Japanese tea.
Other Useful and Interesting Information
If you would like more information about Japanese tea or to jump right into the joy of Japanese tea, each door is open to you! Your journey to your Green Moment has begun!
