Tearticles — Japanese Green Tea RSS

Discover the world of Japanese green tea, from everyday Sencha and creamy Matcha to roasted Hojicha, comforting Genmaicha and premium Gyokuro. This guide covers the main types of Japanese green tea, how they taste, caffeine levels, brewing temperatures, storage tips and how to choose the right tea for your palate.

Discover Genmaicha, Japan’s famous “popcorn tea”, a comforting blend of Japanese green tea and roasted brown rice. Learn what Genmaicha tastes like, why some rice grains puff like popcorn, how much caffeine it contains, the best way to brew it and why it has become such an approachable everyday tea.