Hojicha is a green tea that is roasted. The tea leaf itself is the same as the normal green tea (sencha), the only difference is the processing (roasting). The roasting process changes its taste, scent, and the nutrient composition creating it…
There are many ways of brewing green tea. Today I would like to explain one of the unique ways of brewing Japanese green tea. This is NOT an authentic way. For that you can look in here –> Brewing Guide ShiZen…
Today we would like to review one of our tea pot kyusu, Sakuraso. It is named Sakuraso because it has the design of the flower called Sakuraso. This tea pot is relatively small and has the amount to make 0.85 cups. …
Today I will go over another way to make Organic iced green tea with our ShiZen Tea. Really great for the hot summer. It will be very easy to make but this time it will take a little more time. Things…
Today, we would like to over the benefits of matcha green tea and other green tea powders as well. Currently the major Japanese green tea powders are matcha and sencha powder. Difference of Matcha and Sencha Powder Most of you may know…
Today, we would like to go over how to make your own organic iced tea from organic loose leaf green tea. These iced teas will be great for you to enjoy this coming hot summer. There are many ways to make…
Tea Notes #4 Notes on Japanese Teapot Kyusu – Hachijyu Hachiya – Kyusu made from the Tokoname Yaki Style This Japanese teapot is made by the traditional Tokoname Yaki pottery style that started out from the Tokoname region of Aichi…
About Japanese Teapot Kyusu- Mameshibori Made by the traditional ARITA YAKI This Mameshibori teapot is made by the traditional Japanese pottery style “Arita Yaki.” This Arita yaki has started from over 400 years ago and known as one of the…
Owner’s Tea Notes #2 HARIO Glass Tea Bottle This is a great product that makes amazing Japanese iced teas from loose leaf/powder. The structure of this product is very simple. It is a beautiful glass bottle that has a built-in…
How to make Green Tea Smoothie There are many ways to use the green tea powder. One way is to use it to make green tea smoothie. There are many ways you can make the green tea smoothie and today…