Sencha; Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sencha? Sencha is a popular kind of Japanese green tea, grown in full sunlight and brewed...
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Category: Green Tea
The Legend of Genmaicha – The Accidental Tea of Japan
Genmaicha (玄米茶, “brown rice tea”) is a Japanese brown rice green tea consisting...
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The Legend of Dragon Well Tea
Dragon Well is a Chinese tea is also known as Longjing. Pouring hot water into my cup, I watch...
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4 Surprising Ways Matcha Boosts the Immune System
Plus Recipe for Matcha Ginger Immunity Tea Matcha green tea powder is one of the healthiest...
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Tips for a Frothier Matcha Top!
In this post for TChing, (First Experiences with Matcha) , Michael Haavaldsrud touches on a few of...
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Virtual Japanese Green Tea Tour
I was one of the first people to join the Virtual Japanese Green Tea Tour.
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Choose the Best Japanese Kyusu For You
What type of Japanese kyusu is best for each tea? And what are the characteristics of each kyusu?
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Hojicha – The Latest Trend In Japan
Hojicha is a Japanese green tea that is quickly gaining in popularity.
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Tea Trend in Japan – Hojicha
Hojicha is a roasted green tea. Some types are made by roasting the leaves and others the stems.
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Getting the Grade on Matcha
The term ceremonial is overused in the West these days – everyone’s putting it on their packaging.
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Green Tea 101: Health Benefits Made Simple
I haven’t written about the health benefits of green tea here on T Ching because there is just so...
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Green Tea Health Benefits; Choosing the Right Tea for Your Needs
Matcha, Sencha, Gyokuro and Hojicha; which Japanese green tea have you had? They are all green teas, but tastes are very different. And they also have different health benefits. Why is that?
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