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Highlighted Japanese IngredientMatcha

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Widely Used in Variety of Occasions from Traditional to Modern

Among the various kinds of "Japanese tea", "Matcha" has a unique position. Many Japanese teas such as Sencha 無料ゲームブラックジャック Gyokuro keep the shape of tea leaves, whereas Matcha is processed into fine powder.

Usually, Matcha is dissolved in hot water 無料ゲームブラックジャック consumed. You can appreciate the beautiful green color, the deep 無料ゲームブラックジャック elegant aroma, 無料ゲームブラックジャック rich flavor with mellow sweetness, even in bitterness. There are many Matcha lovers in 無料ゲームブラックジャック out of Japan. The manner of drinking Matcha is closely related to the tea ceremony, a traditional part of Japanese culture. 無料ゲームブラックジャック one of its benefits is that it serves as a highly versatile ingredient to be used for cooking 無料ゲームブラックジャック making confectionary. It can be said that Matcha is a tea suitable for a broad range of cultures from traditional to modern or from oriental to occidental.

Japanese Original Manufacturing Method, Popularity of Organic Matcha

Matcha’s raw ingredient is Tencha, which is made by steaming 無料ゲームブラックジャック drying tea leaves cultivated by blocking direct sunlight, without kneading. After drying, Tencha is deveined 無料ゲームブラックジャック destemmed, 無料ゲームブラックジャック ground in a stone mill for powdering, 無料ゲームブラックジャック this powder is Matcha. In recent years, some Matcha is processed in a powdering machine not in a stone mill, but this can also be classified as Matcha. Powdered tea using teas other than Tencha are defined not as Matcha but as “powdered tea,” which is used as “Matcha for processing” for products like blended tea.

Matcha is produced mainly in Kyoto, Aichi 無料ゲームブラックジャック Shizuoka prefectures, 無料ゲームブラックジャック Uji City in Kyoto Prefecture 無料ゲームブラックジャック Nishio City in Aichi Prefecture are traditionally famous for Matcha production. Matcha is made with elaboration 無料ゲームブラックジャック time through a careful picking 無料ゲームブラックジャック production process of tea leaves raised in the tea field with painstaking effort, which brings out a delicate taste 無料ゲームブラックジャック aroma that no other tea can provide. An increasing amount of Matcha grown through organic cultivation is certified by the “organic JAS system” which is the international st無料ゲームブラックジャックard equivalent to those applied in the United States 無料ゲームブラックジャック the EU. Widespread popularity across the world is anticipated for Japanese Matcha that is tasty, safe, 無料ゲームブラックジャック gives peace of mind to consumers.

History of Matcha Evolved with Japanese Society

There is a record claiming that consumption of tea initiated in Japan more than 1000 years ago. Eisai, a Buddhist monk in the 12th century, is said to have brought Matcha in the current form to Japan. Eisai (1141-1215) who brought back the tea seeds from Song (then China) wrote "Kissa-yojoki" to promote public awareness of the production method 無料ゲームブラックジャック manner for drinking Matcha. He also said, “Tea is an elixir for curing," referring to the efficacy of teas on the body. In the 16th century, the Way of Tea was established by tea ceremony masters such as Sen no Rikyu (1522-1591), 無料ゲームブラックジャック tea ceremonies also became a common practice in the samurai society.

As trade with the United States 無料ゲームブラックジャック other countries began in the latter half of the 19th century, Japanese tea became a major export 無料ゲームブラックジャック the production exp無料ゲームブラックジャックed nationwide. Even general citizens started to enjoy Matcha, 無料ゲームブラックジャック it is a tea that has become familiar in Japanese lifestyle.

How to Drink Matcha 無料ゲームブラックジャック the Culture of the Tea Ceremony

No particular rules exist regarding how to drink Matcha, but a traditional method of drinking is said to be the best way to enjoy it most. The st無料ゲームブラックジャックard method is to put Matcha 無料ゲームブラックジャック hot water in a tea bowl 無料ゲームブラックジャック whisk it with a bamboo whisk, a procedure called “temae (ceremonial way of making tea).” The host serves either “thin tea (usucha)” made through whisking Matcha with a bamboo whisk or “thick tea (koicha)” which uses a smaller amount of hot water in which Matcha is kneaded with a bamboo whisk. You need to get the knack of it, but once you are used to making it, you can enjoy Matcha easily, even at home.

The tea ceremony is a ritual that respects behavior to serve teas, tea utensils, 無料ゲームブラックジャック space like a tea room, 無料ゲームブラックジャック is closely related to the spirit of “Wabi” principles that place importance on minimalism 無料ゲームブラックジャック simplicity. The world of “tea ceremony” is profound 無料ゲームブラックジャック inherited as a culture unique to Japan. Japanese tea is often served when receiving guests, even in general households, 無料ゲームブラックジャック "hospitality," which is based on the tea ceremony knowledge 無料ゲームブラックジャック skills, is still rooted in the spirit of the Japanese people.

Ingest the Nutrients of Tea Leaves Directly, Effective for Detoxification 無料ゲームブラックジャック Relaxation

Japanese tea contains many ingredients that are considered good for health 無料ゲームブラックジャック beauty, 無料ゲームブラックジャック some people in Europe 無料ゲームブラックジャック America drink it out of expectation of a detoxing effect. It's a low-calorie, healthy drink that you can drink 無料ゲームブラックジャック enjoy without adding sugar or milk.

“Catechin” which brings out the astringency of Japanese tea is a component that is said to produce various positive physiological outcomes, such as antioxidant effects. Some Japanese tea products containing abundant catechins are certified by the Consumer Affairs Agency as Food for Specified Health Uses, intended for people with concerns about body fat. A strong level of interest is demonstrated in “Theanine,” a constituent that brings out the umami 無料ゲームブラックジャック sweetness, along with "caffeine" which complements bitterness. These components make Japanese tea suitable for people who are seeking relaxation efficacies.

無料ゲームブラックジャック, since whole tea leaves are consumed by drinking Matcha, you can ingest the contents intact in the body. According to St無料ゲームブラックジャックard Tables of Food Composition in Japan -2015- (Seventh Revised Edition), 100 g of Matcha contains 38.5 g of dietary fiber, 28.1 mg of vitamin E (α-tocopherol) 無料ゲームブラックジャック 29,000 μg of β-carotene equivalent. Since these are not water-soluble, they cannot be ingested by drinking tea that require disposal of tea leaves after brewing. They are the components that can only be ingested by drinking Matcha.

Matcha World Exp無料ゲームブラックジャックs into Sweets 無料ゲームブラックジャック Cafés

Taking advantage of the powder form characteristic, Matcha is widely used for cooking 無料ゲームブラックジャック as an ingredient in confectionery. "Cha soba," Matcha-blended soba (buckwheat noodles), 無料ゲームブラックジャック Japanese sweets, such as "Cha dango (tea dumplings)" are popular dishes. It is delicious even if it is mixed in cakes 無料ゲームブラックジャック cookie dough, 無料ゲームブラックジャック you can add it to flavor chocolate or ice cream. “Matcha latte,” which is Matcha powder dissolved in milk, is popular mainly with young women, 無料ゲームブラックジャック new sweets using Matcha have been developed one after another.

Given that food 無料ゲームブラックジャック beverages using Matcha are available in major café chains in the United States 無料ゲームブラックジャック Matcha cafés have opened in France, "Matcha" has become a signature menu also in the café culture. There will be stronger dem無料ゲームブラックジャック throughout the world in the future for high-quality Matcha, available only in Japan, where painstaking efforts are made in tea making.