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What Is Tetsubin-The Japanese Traditional Cast Iron Kettle

A nostalgic Japanese cast-iron kettle is called "Tetsubin" - not a teapot- has been popular both in Japan and overseas. Like other ironware, Tetsunin has tough, keeping heat, and it can change the taste of water dramatically. Read this post, and find out what tetsubin is exactly, how to use and maintain it.

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Japanese Cast Iron Teapot; How To Use And Care

Green tea connoisseur? Looking for something Zen-life? "Tetsu-Kyusu"-the Japanese cast iron teapot is ideal for upgrade your tea life and kitchen or office decor. There is often confusion between Tetsubin and Tetsu Kyusu and you can't use Tetsu-Kyusu on the stovetop. Read this guide that tells you about how to use, clean, store, and also how to deal with iron rust.

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The Best Japanese Green Tea Pot Guide; Tokoname Kyusu

If you want to brew Japanese green tea easily, must have a "Tokoname Kyusu teapot". Tokoname yaki (the pottery) is one of the famous pottery in Japan and Tokoname Kyusu can allow green tea a mellow and rich taste. On this site, I explain how Tokoname kyusu works, how to clean, which you should buy. All about Tokoname Kyusu.

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Sencha Green Tea Aesthetic; How To Brew, Store, Roast In Japanese Authentic Way

Sencha is the type of green tea, which is the daily green tea for Japanese tea time. Like other tea, sencha green tea has several health benefits. Not like Matcha, the taste is refreshing. There is no picky manner to make sencha, but there are several tips to make 10 times better sencha green tea if you read this guide.

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Houjicha 101; Japan’s Popular Refreshing Roasted Green Tea

Japanese green tea is well-known as its health benefits and high-relaxation effect, how about if green tea is roasted? Because of the chemical of the roasting process, roasted green tea aka Hojicha has less caffeine, less astringency flavor, even gain rich toasty flavor and naturally sweet flavor. Read this site to know about Hojicha, health benefits, and how to make.

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Japanese Green Tea Aesthetic; Index For Types Of Japanese Green Tea

As one of Japanese aesthetic, many people want to try Japanese green tea which is not only ordinal green tea and Matcha. The most common green tea is called "Sencha" that you have already seen. There are more types of green tea, and do you want to know the differences? On this site, I make the "Green Tea Index" that helps you to shop and find your next new taste of Japanese green tea.

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Incorporate Japanese Green Tea Life; Powerful Health Benefits Of Main Ingredients

Japanese green tea is well-known for its health benefits. This guide is focused on the main components that bring powerful effects on your healthy life. You can be clear about why you should drink Japanese green tea in this post. I will also tell you which Japanese green tea you should take depend on the benefit.

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The Simple But New Taste “Ocha Wari”: Discover Japanese Green Tea Cocktails

Here are great cocktail recipes you should add to your home bar. Get inspiration for new favorites. Make your own classic but mysterious green tea cocktail recipes. Bottoms up!

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Infuse Spirits At Home With Japanese Green Tea

If you like infusing cheap booze for making flavored spirits and you drink hard alcohol Fun! Infused booze at home requires minimal simple tools and tea bags. Your green tea-infused spirits can be used in classic drink recipes. Do you want to check out the mysterious collaboration with Japanese green tea and spirits?

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“Kanpai!” Toast with Matcha Green Beer On March 17th!

My favorite "Green Beer" on March 17th is not only a glass of Guinness but also "Green beer"! No food coloring is required, safe, healthy, and tasty! It's a very simple, easy recipe. In my post, I will also tell you how to dissolve Matcha powder easily without a special whisk 'Chasen'.

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Japanese Tea 101; Side Effects Of Barley Tea

Barley tea is very healthy, rich in minerals, and has a refreshing taste. Refreshing barley tea before and after training and bathing, especially during the summer season, can protect your body from overheating, which can cause heatstroke and heat shock. To reap the most benefits, avoid drinking more than 2 liters of tea a day. Barley tea is safe, read this post and get to know about healthy tea more.

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Japanese Tea 101; Start The Barley Tea Life For Wellness

Learn more about Barley Tea, its uses health benefits, and how to brew barley tea at home. Barley tea is the common summer drink in Japan, not only its natty but clear taste but also has many health benefits such as heatstroke prevention. If you looking for a new type of tea for your healthy life, learn barley tea in this post!

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What To Do In Nagoya Port Area; The Hidden Spots From The Local Guide

From Nagoya Aquarium to Local hidden spots, to Kinjo Wharf area, and Nagoya Meshi. Best things to do in Nagoya Port area for your itinerary. Nagoya Aquarium is the top 3 of the aquarium in Japan. Read this guide, squeeze sightseeing Nagoya port area in the Nagoya trip plan.

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The Never-Ending Battle of Top Japanese Bottled Green Teas

Chilled Japanese bottled green tea is the essential summer lifeline for Japanese people. They buy bottled green tea as same as bottled water to quench their thirst. To put commercial bottled green tea in Japanese lifestyle, major beverage companies in Japan have been working so hard, and one of the companies called Ito En opened the gate for bottled green tea market at first. Meanwhile, it was the beginning of the never-ending bottled green tea battle in the Japanese market.

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Things To Do In Mino City, Gifu, Japan; The Memorable, Peaceful, Historical Town

Things to do in Gifu? Visit Mino city located in the center of Gifu surrounded by great nature. The city is famous for Mino Washi Paper selected in UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. Stroll around "Udatsu no Agaru" historical district, get relaxation from soft warm lantern lights made of Mino washi paper. Stylish cafe, Kawaii Mino washi shopping, and great views from the hill.

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10 Best Japanese Bottled Unsweetened Teas

Japanese unsweetened green tea not only quenches your thirst but also has a refreshing taste and aroma. Until you are getting used to the taste, Japanese authentic tea maybe a little bitter but you will notice its clear aftertaste! The bottled unsweetened tea market is so competing so you will be confused about which to buy in Japan. In this site, you can see 10 best bottled unsweetened tea even from not only the green tea to other traditional teas.

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The Unique Cafe Latte Drink Mix In Japan; Blendy Stick and Cafe Latory Series

Isn't it great if you can make your favorite cafe drinks at home without driving to the coffee shop? In Japan, making instant cafe drinks at home is very popular and the taste is really good. Companies have been competing to producing more high-quality taste for drink mixes, and "Blendy" is one fo the top share products in the drink mix market. On this site, I am going to introduce Blendy's unique drink mix to put on your shopping list for the next Japan trip!

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The Reason Matcha Sweets Lovers Should Visit Nishio City, Aichi; The Next Matcha Capital In Japan

Do you know the hidden Matcha capital after Uji, Kyoto? Nishio (西尾市, Nishio-shi) is located in Aichi Prefecture, The country's leading producer of Matcha green tea. Visit Nishio city, interspersed with Matcha green tea farms, traditional Japanese tea rooms, beautiful Japanese gardens, lots of Matcha sweets.

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