Japan has many words and phrases related to tea. It makes me happy to think that tea is so deeply rooted in Japanese life. In this article, I will explain the proverb “Morning tea wards off the day’s troubles.” Morning tea is said to bring good fortune for the day, meaning that drinking tea in …
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In Japanese, tea is called “茶 (cha),” and in English, it’s “tea.” While the spelling and intonation differ slightly, most countries around the world use terms that are close to one of these two names. In this article, we’ll discuss the different ways tea is referred to. Tea originated in China and spread to various …
While many people might not associate China with black tea, Keemun tea from Qimen County in Anhui Province, located west of Shanghai, is considered one of the world’s top three black teas alongside Darjeeling and Uva. Keemun can also be written as Qimen, Keemon, or Kieman. In this article, we will introduce the features and …
In the world of black tea, there are various regions and types, each with its own distinctive flavor and history. This time, we will focus on ‘Java tea’ produced on Java Island, Indonesia, and provide a detailed introduction to its history, characteristics, and how to brew it deliciously. The history of Java tea Java tea …
