The Japanese tea industry is facing a huge problem.

Trends have a way of taking something relatively obscure and pushing it through a “coolness” filter. The latest trend, the green tea smoothie, has revolutionized the way green tea is consumed, and Japan is at the forefront of this exciting trend. And, like every trend, there is a story behind its popularity which you should know a thing or two about.

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Matcha is ever so popular. The powdered green tea has gone beyond being exclusively Japanese and is everywhere now. From Starbucks to local grocery stores, matcha has a strong presence and millions of enthusiastic buyers.

Green tea is known for its health benefits around the world. It can be prepared in different ways, including using the microwave. But does using the microwave affect the quality of green tea?

Let's find out whether using the microwave to prepare green tea affects the quality of it or not.  The answer may surprise you.

Green tea is prized for its health benefits, so wouldn’t an extract be even better? Green tea extract is a supplement derived from the green tea plant. The idea behind it is if you process and concentrate on a healthy substance like green tea, its positive effects will be boosted. But As the age-old adage goes -- more is not necessarily better. Green tea extract can, in fact, have negative effects on your health. Here are 10 reasons why green tea extract is bad for you.

When you think of the tea you drink or purchase, do any adjectives come to mind? Are there any details you pick out in the tea that helps explain its uniqueness? This article will explore that link and explore a different side of tea that may often be overlooked. I’m convinced that the digger you deep into these two drinks, the more there is to love and appreciate. Perhaps it's time for you to start digging as well!

What makes Japanese Sencha Green Tea different from English Breakfast Tea? There are so many different types of tea out there. What are the differences? Sencha, Matcha, Oolong Cha, Black Tea, Red Tea, Yellow Tea... Are they all the same?

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Green tea in itself is already a healthy drink. With numerous health advantages, one cannot mistake drinking it without getting any benefits. On the other hand, lemon has been a staple source of vitamin C. It is not just consumed as a flavoring in different dishes but submerged into different drinks as well. One might experience drinking water submerged with lemon and it is also common to have it submerged in green tea as well.

In the market, there are numerous tea manufacturing companies selling teas with lemon flavorings, but what does lemon really have to do with the health benefits of green tea, if any? Does it have any beneficial costs to the drinkers? Here in this article, you can find the various reasons to have lemon in your favorite green tea drinks to make the most of the tea’s health benefits.

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To know more about Japanese green tea’s history, let’s explore and discuss further taking the full green tea journey.  

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Green tea tastes great, especially when you try a sample of it at groceries and tea festivals. When you got home and brewed your tea, the result is having a bitter green tea or just a drinkable tea that lacks flavor. Cheer up! You just did not know how to brew green tea right. Please don't give up on tasting good green tea, and let's learn how to make it right by discussing the following mistakes.

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