Loose green tea VS. Tea bag - what is the best green tea?

We show you the difference between green tea in tea bags and loose infused in this comparison video.

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The production of matcha - shading and processing

The original Japanese Matcha owes its effect on health and its taste to the special manufacturing process. But how exactly does it work with the ground green tea? We'll explain it to you.

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Why is green tea healthy?

Green tea has many positive effects on the body and mind. We explain about the most important ones.

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Recognize good matcha tea - what to look for?

What should you look for when buying matcha? How should it smell, taste and look? We enlighten you.

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Bathing in the bathhouse - Onsen or Sento? How does it work in Japan?

The simple bathhouses seem to be forgotten in Japan. In this article we will show you what to look for during your visit and what is so special about bathhouses.

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Overnight stay in a ryokan - how does that work in Japan?

Staying in a ryokan is a great way to get to know Japanese food, traditions and people. But you can also do things wrong: from toilet shoes to tatami - in this article we tell you about the most important things.

Cold Brew Sencha 🧊🌿 Green Tea Cold Brew

Fancy a refreshing drink? Simply brew green tea cold. The best thing about it: we need almost no accessories and it takes hardly any longer than normal brewing. Let me explain...

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Matcha cake simple - the only recipe you need

A simple recipe for matcha cake with few ingredients? Comes immediately in this blog article.

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Okinawa - the other Japan

A subtropical natural paradise 1500 kilometers from Tokyo. In this article, I'll show you exactly how this is noticeable during a visit to the islands and what is so different on Okinawa.

Matcha versatile - classic, energy drink or milkshake

Whether as a classic hot drink, pre-workout drink, energy drink or dessert. What tastes good is allowed. In this article, we present some of our favorite recipes.

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Green tea and its health risks - what is really true?

Green tea is healthy. Most people now agree on this. But there are always voices that warn of certain side effects

Misconception #3 - Anime is huge eyes, squeaky voices and only for kids

In order to dispel some clichés about anime, I'm going to introduce you to a few of the best and at the same time most atypical series in my list.

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Misconception #2 - Japan is a highly modern country

The country of electronics giants, superfast trains and anime is considered progressive, but technically the 80s dominate: fax, CD and letter.

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Misconception #1: Vacation in Japan is expensive

Vacationing in Japan doesn't have to be expensive. With a little planning and smart choice of food and accommodation, you can explore this fascinating country even on a small budget.

Hasegawa-san from Shizuoka: our matcha and its story

Yoshiaki Hasegawa has been growing his own tea for over 60 years. He has had his own small tea farm in the famous Shizuoka province since 1979. Shizuoka is famous for green tea...