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What tea is drunk in Japan?

The history of tea in Japan Green tea reigns supreme in Japan – on shop shelves, in homes, and in restaurants. It's not the only tea produced in the country, but it's by far the most popular, n...

Teas that help you relax

Why do we reach for tea? Tea has had a place in Polish homes for a long time – some people start their day with it, use it as a coffee substitute, or drink it with lunch or in the evening. The ...

Green tea at night - can it be consumed before bedtime?

Caffeine and theine in tea Many people reach for tea at any time of the day, but is it right? It's a beverage known for its health properties, its taste, but we rarely realize that it contains...

Ichibancha, an exquisite first-harvest tea

What is ichibancha green tea? Ichibancha is a first-harvest green tea with a distinctive sweetness and seductive umami notes. Brewed, it takes on a beautiful green shade. The name ichibancha lit...

Genmaicha - „popcorn tea”

What is genmaicha tea? What makes genmaicha green tea so special? It's the addition of roasted brown rice, which gives it a truly distinctive flavour that stays with you long after the last sip....

Gyokuro - an exquisite tea

What is gyokuro green tea? The name gyokuro, which translates to "jade dew" or "dewdrop", comes from the shape of the tea leaves once dried, and the green colour of the brewed tea. Nowadays, its...

Hojicha – roasted tea

What is hojicha? Hojicha green tea stands out from other Japanese green teas. The main difference lies in the roasting process that's part of its production, which gives it a smoky aroma that's ...

Kukicha - a tea unlike any other

What is kukicha? Kukicha Japanese green tea can be a little surprising at first. The word kuki in its name means "twig" – and that's exactly what this green tea is made from: the stems of the te...

Bancha – Japan's everyday tea

What is bancha? Bancha green tea is a very popular loose-leaf tea in the land of the rising sun. Its name in Japanese can be understood as cha – tea, and ban – everyday or late, referring to whe...

Sencha – a tea classic

What is sencha? Japanese green tea sencha is the most widely cultivated tea in Japan, and as a result, also the most well-known Japanese green tea in the world. Like most teas, sencha comes from...