Matcha tea, with its wonderful green colour, is not only a great pleasure for the eye and the taste buds, but also a gift for the body. The benefits of matcha have been known since ancient times – matcha was nicknamed the elixir of immortality in ancient times for its beneficial effects on the body,
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As Christmas approaches, we are trying harder and harder to find those perfect gift ideas that make our loved ones smile as they unwrap them. Why not try to surprise them again this year and give them some quality time together?! Or maybe exclusive and high-quality Japanese flavours? Yugen Tea recommends 5 Christmas gift ideas.
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For many tea lovers, the path to the world of Japanese tea flavours starts not with the most complex teas like matcha or gyokuro, but with flavours that are more common in the western world, such as roasted or fresher tasting green teas. Here are some ideas to start your tea journey. Akky-san farmer’s genmaicha
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The taste of the tea in our cup is determined by many factors: the quality of the tea and water, the amount of tea and water used in the brewing process, the temperature of the water, and the timing of the brewing. The utensils and techniques used in the preparation also have an impact on
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Depending on the preparation, the flavour of Japanese green tea can range from sweet, vegetal, umami notes to a strong bitterness. The taste of the tea in our cup is determined by many factors: the quality of the tea and water, the amount of tea and water used in the brewing process, the temperature of
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One of the most anticipated spring festivals in Japan is hanami, the celebration of sakura blossoms. It is a celebration that invites you to stop and open up to the beauty of the moment, to enjoy the beauty of the abundance of flowers that bloom once a year. For a Japanese moment of yugen aesthetics,
When the summer heat sets in, we often crave a cool, light, and refreshing drink. Iced tea is an indispensable choice on hot summer days! Iced tea isn’t just a healthy and delicious drink—it’s also a great way to discover new tea flavors. Here are four techniques for making iced tea. Tea+ ice cubes For:
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Sencha arbata yra populiariausia arbatos rūšis Japonijoje, kuri sudaro apie 70% visos išgaunamos arbatos. Būtent nuo šios arbatos rūšies reikėtų pradėti japoniškos arbatos pažinimo kelionę. Žodis „sencha“  reiškia garintą arbatą. Šiandien geriamos sencha arbatos forma atsirado tik XVIII a. kaip priešprieša griežtoms arbatos ceremonijos taisyklėms. Iki tol Japonijoje buvo išgaunama tik matcha – miltelių formos arbata, kuri buvo
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