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Okumidori: a cultivar that waited for its moment There are cultivars that attract attention immediately. And then there are those that needed time to achieve fame. Okumidori belon...

Cold brew has a reputation here as a coffee affair, but in Japan it is, on the contrary, a fully-fledged tea preparation technique with its own name: Mizudashi (水出し, "water extract...

When someone says “green tea is healthy,” most people nod along — yet few can explain why. The answer lies in one group of compounds worth remembering: catechins. Natural antioxida...

Matcha vs. Sencha: Comparison of Two Most Popular Japanese Teas Matcha and sencha are two symbols of Japanese tea culture. Both come from the same plant (Camellia sinensis), both ...

Japanese Tea and Health: What Science Says Green tea is one of the most researched beverages in the world. There are thousands of scientific studies examining its impact on human ...

How to Choose Japanese Tea: A Guide for Everyone Standing before a selection of Japanese teas without knowing where to start? Matcha, sencha, gyokuro, hojicha, genmaicha, kukicha....

How to Properly Brew Japanese Tea: Complete Guide Japanese tea is among the most delicate beverages you can prepare at home. It's also one where the result depends most on the det...

Genmaicha: Japanese Tea with Roasted Rice If you've ever encountered a Japanese tea that looks like popcorn — don't be alarmed. It's intentional, not a mistake. Genmaicha (玄米茶) is...

Hojicha: Roasted Japanese Tea That You'll Love There is a Japanese tea that even people who "don't otherwise drink tea" will love. A tea that smells like warmth, caramel, and wood...

Gyokuro: The Most Premium Japanese Green Tea Among lovers of Japanese tea, gyokuro holds a special place — it is a tea that you don't drink every day, but with every sip it surpri...