Tag: Green Tea
Enchanting Genmaicha Tea: Unveiling Japan’s Blend
Genmaicha (brown rice tea) is a blend of Japanese green tea and roasted rice. They are typically mixed in a 1:1 ratio so the caffeine is somewhat lower than other green teas. No one is sure exactly how this tea came to be. The most probable story is that adding toasted rice helped poorer families […]
Exploring Matcha: The Art of Japanese Green Tea
A Google+ follower asked what matcha is. This question inspired me to start a series that spotlights the different types of tea. What is Matcha? Matcha is a finely ground green tea from Japan. Before harvest, the tea bushes are shaded from the sun for about 20 days. This slows their growth and increases the […]
Unveiling Bi Luo Chun: A Green Tea Gem of Delight
Bi Luo Chun, otherwise known as Green Snail Spring, is a green tea from the Dongting region of China’s Jiangsu Province. You might also see it called Pi Luo Chun. There are many lists of China’s 10 most famous teas but Bi Luo Chin is usually near the top of them, second only to Dragonwell. […]
Tencha Green Tea: Unveiling Exquisite Delights
Tencha is a Japanese green tea that is ground into a powder to make matcha. Ten can be translated as mortar or grind, and cha is the word for tea. The processing is similar to other shade-grown teas like gyokuro, but there are some key differences. It is not common to drink it in its […]
Exploring Tai Ping Hou Kui: A Captivating Green Tea Experience
Tai Ping Hou Kui has long been one of my favorite Chinese green teas. The distinctive leaf shape was what initially drew me to it but I also love its sweet, mellow character. It is usually featured on the lists of China’s most famous teas and its history dates as far back as the Qing […]