Are you ready for part 3?! Here come bancha and hojicha! Bancha 番茶 The character for ban includes the characters for rice and field, and refers to a turn or a number in a series. Bancha is usually translated as coarse or common tea, and is made from mature leaves picked in between the four main harvests […]
Bienvenue dans notre série de blogs sur les noms de thé ! Aujourd'hui, nous allons parler du gyokuro et du kukicha. Gyokuro 玉露 Gyokuro, qui signifie "rosée bijou", évoque les gouttes de rosée matinales recueillies sur un jade rare, et la liqueur du thé est d'une couleur verte vibrante. Le Gyokuro est réputé pour être un thé de luxe ; il n'est récolté qu'une seule fois [...]
Bonjour à tous ! Le billet de cette semaine est la première section d'une série sur les noms des thés japonais. Si vous vous êtes déjà demandé pourquoi un thé est appelé par un nom particulier, cet article est fait pour vous ! Thé 茶 Le mot le plus important de cette liste est peut-être cha, ou thé. Le caractère japonais a son [...]
Pairings with Japanese tea and desserts exist albeit uncommon. Matcha is a popular choice for many although the variety that Japanese tea could offer is fascinating. One will be surprised how it could pair well with foods such as desserts. Dessert and tea have both their own unique character. When paired together, it makes one harmonious […]
Tea fields are spectacular sights regardless of season. During spring, vivid green, well-manicured rows of tea plants look beautiful with the sakura as a background. Warm summer weather signals for the peak of harvest. The autumn foliage provides a contrast between the hues of red and green, then as the winter chill sets in, one […]
Homemade iced tea is the perfect summer drink for those warm evenings in the garden, sharing with guests at barbecues or to accompany your lazy weekend brunch. Our recipe uses the cold brew method, achieved by steeping the tealeaves in cold water and leaving them overnight. This means that less catechins, which are responsible for the bitterness […]
Like A Meal Needs A Good Cook, Tea Needs A Good Brewer Unique, proud, generous. Japan is a nation that possesses a distinctive culture. Many people say that Japanese goods are perfectly made. While it is quite difficult to define perfection, since everyone has his or her own preferences, it is undeniable that the Japanese produce […]
A Classical Way Of Brewing Green Tea As stated by the previous article, the use of Houhin and Kyusu is more reliable in bringing out the tea’s potential flavors. Furthermore, it is one of the easier methods to use compared to others. Made in Japan, these teapots are recommended for brewing green tea. Normally, Kyusu is made […]
A Classical Way Of Brewing Green Tea As stated by the previous article, the use of Houhin and Kyusu is more reliable in bringing out the tea’s potential flavors. Furthermore, it is one of the easier methods to use compared to others. Made in Japan, these teapots are recommended for brewing green tea. This teapot is used […]
An Alternative Way Of Brewing Green Tea As the previous article explains that it is more reliable to use traditional Japanese teapots, such as Kyusu and Houhin, to bring out the tea’s full potential flavor, using alternative methods shouldn’t cause too much of a concern. Although the leaves may not open completely, they can still […]
A Japanese inspired patisserie has freshly opened its doors to curious sweet-toothed residents ( or visitors) of Perth and on their plate – a mix of Japan’s truly authentic and distinguished flavours. Little Matcha Girl is more than your regular sweet shop; it serves up teas sourced directly from Obubu and in-house baked desserts that will surely […]
La Haye est l'un des endroits que nous préférons visiter dans le cadre de l'Euro Tour, car nous pouvons y parler la langue du thé sans avoir besoin de traduction. Nos événements à La Haye sont organisés par l'Académie internationale du thé et du café, qui forme la nouvelle génération de professionnels du thé et du café, [...]
Nous avons visité Barcelone l'année dernière et après avoir été invités par de jeunes passionnés de thé, Matteo et Sandra, du Tea Lovers Project, nous avons eu une nouvelle chance de venir à Barcelone cette année. À vrai dire, Matteo et Sandra ont déjà travaillé avec notre thé et, avant l'événement, ils nous ont emmenés dans une [...]
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