Le thé Oolong est-il le thé le plus consommé en Chine ? – Non, c’est le thé vert.
C’est une série (je ne sais pas si elle deviendra vraiment une série) qui se permet d’utiliser des données pour vérifier des informations et des …
Does Orange Pekoe Smell Like Oranges? Simple Answers to Common Questions, Name Origin, and Tea Grades
Since many people enjoy lemon-scented teas, such as Earl Grey, you might think that the name ‘Orange Pekoe’ implies an orange-like aroma. However, Orange Pekoe …
What is Lapsang Sauchong? Get to know the charming tea that inspired Earl Gray
Lapsang Sauchong (Zhengshan Xiaozhong) is a Chinese black tea known for its distinctive smoky aroma. However, the charm of this tea is not just limited …
Is Darjeeling Earl Grey Possible? From Tea Names to Homemade Earl Grey Tips
Earl Grey is known worldwide as a flavored tea famous for its refreshing bergamot aroma. However, when you hear the name « Darjeeling Earl Grey, » it …
The Difference Between Chinese Tea and Assam Tea
There are many varieties of tea, but the two most prevalent globally are Chinese tea and Assam tea. Each has its own distinct characteristics and …
How to Prevent Creaming Down in Iced Tea? Rapid Cooling? Introducing 3 Measures to Prevent Creaming Down.
On hot days, iced tea is a delicious and refreshing choice. Recently, pairing tea with meals, known as « tea pairing, » has become popular, offering an …
Is Darjeeling tea originally from China? Introduction to the origin of Darjeeling tea.
Darjeeling tea is renowned worldwide for its unique aroma and flavor, often referred to as the « Champagne of teas. » However, did you know that the …
History of Darjeeling: India’s Famous Tea Region
Darjeeling, located in the state of West Bengal, India, is renowned worldwide as a major tea-producing region. However, its history extends beyond tea production, encompassing …
Tocho-cha, tea grown in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
For Japanese, please click here 【What is Tocho-cha?】In December 2023, under the management of LOAD&ROAD Inc, which operates the tea brand teplo, we began growing …
[Radio Appearance]Our company representative, Kono-be, will be appearing on J-WAVE’s « SEVEN BANK GLOBAL BUSINESS CHARGE »!
Our company representative, Kono-be, will be appearing on J-WAVE’s « SEVEN BANK GLOBAL BUSINESS CHARGE. » He will discuss the future of tea with Mr. Satoshi Nishiwaki, …
Quite Rare? I Tried Making Fresh Hibiscus Tea
Have you ever had fresh hibiscus tea? While many people may have tried dried hibiscus tea, fresh hibiscus is quite rare. If you haven’t read …
We’re exhibiting at the “Good Design Good Over50’s Living Design Exhibition 2023” at Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store!
The “Good Design Good Over50’s Living Design Exhibition 2023” at Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store will feature teplo’s award-winning products. Our official tea leaves and the …
Exhibited at the Good Design Award Exhibition « GOOD DESIGN EXHIBITION 2023 »!
teplo Official Tea Leaves and Carafe specifically for cold brew tea「teplo cold brew carafe」We mentioned in a recent blog that our two products received the …
Interesting Tea News – Tea Leaves Turned into Plastic Models!?
When you brew tea, tea leaves are always left over. What do you do with them? They can be used for cleaning, or enjoyed in …
Does Gargling with Tea Help with Colds? Antibacterial properties of tea, usefulness of tea gargle and tea recommendations
You have probably heard that gargling with tea is good at the beginning of a cold.It is one of the most representative examples of family …
Is tea effective for muscle pain? The relationship between muscle pain and caffeine.
Suddenly, the author of this article has recently become obsessed with weight training and is feeling a pleasant muscle soreness today Muscle Pain and Tea: …
Are Japanese people sensitive to caffeine? Exploring the relationship between caffeine and genetics, along with recommendations for caffeine-free teas.
In this article, I would like to introduce the relationship between sensitivity to caffeine and genetics. Additionally, I’ll recommend some caffeine-free teas for those who …
Feeling Dizzy from Caffeine? Causes of Caffeine Intoxication and Recommended Caffeine-Free Teas
Have you ever experienced dizziness from drinking caffeine? This phenomenon, which can occur when consuming caffeine continuously, is sometimes referred to as « caffeine intoxication » in …
Tea News of Interest: 10th Anniversary of the World Agricultural Heritage Recognition for “Shizuoka’s Tea Field Farming Method”
Yes, the World Agricultural Heritage designation is quite interesting! It highlights traditional farming practices that have been recognized for their importance in preserving biodiversity and …
Is it true that Japan Tea Day is not in May and that there are actually two different dates?
Do you know when Japan Tea Day is? Some of you might associate it with the new tea season, but actually, Japan Tea Day is …
Darjeeling Tea and the Muscatel Flavor: Unveiling the True Nature of the Muscatel Aroma
The term « Muscatel flavor » is often used to describe the aroma of Darjeeling tea. Some people interpret « Muscatel flavor » as a muscat-like aroma, while others …
Good Design Award Winner « Teplo Official Tea Leaves »
« Teplo Official Tea Leaves » Wins the 2023 Good Design Award! This article summarizes the details of the Good Design Award received by « Teplo Official Tea …
Summary of the Article on the Good Design Award-Winning « teplo Cold Brew Carafe »
The tea-exclusive cold brew carafe « teplo cold brew carafe » has won the Good Design Award for 2023! This time, I would like to summarize the …
What is Sayama Hiire? Introducing its Aroma Characteristics and Foods that Pair Well
Sayama tea has distinctive flavors and aromas compared to teas from other regions. Among these, the most notable is an aroma known as « Sayama Hiire. » …
Is Sayama tea a variety or a region? What kind of tea is it?
You may have heard of Sayama tea (Sayama-cha), but is it a tea variety or a region? Let’s answer this simple question and introduce you …
Intriguing Tea News – Following Kei Ōura, a Key Figure in Tea Exports
Do you know Kei Ōura, the female merchant from Nagasaki? Some of you might remember her from the 2010 historical drama « Ryomaden, » where she was …
What does it mean that Sayama tea is being produced in Tokyo?
Sayama tea is a type of tea that, as the name suggests, is traditionally known as a specialty of Saitama Prefecture. However, it is also …
Unexpectedly Unknown? How to Serve Tea to Guests
In the previous article, we explained how to enjoy tea when served in a covered teacup (yunomi). Today, we will explain how to serve tea …
To Make One Cup of Green Tea, You Need 1.4 Tea Plants! — Calculating the Required Tea Field Area and Number of Tea Plants
When you’re drinking tea, have you ever wondered, « How large of a tea field is needed to produce this tea? » or, while passing through Shizuoka …
How to Drink Tea from a Lidded Teacup: What You Might Be Too Embarrassed to Ask Now
With the end of the pandemic, many of us are now seeing people face-to-face more often, right? When visiting a friend’s home or meeting with …
That’s fantastic news! Congratulations on the feature in the Nikkei newspaper. It’s a great recognition for LOAD&ROAD and teplo. How did the feature come about?
Congratulations on the feature in the Nikkei! It’s fantastic to see LOAD&ROAD and teplo getting such recognition. If you have a link to the article …
The Difference Between Royal Milk Tea and Milk Tea
Royal Milk Tea vs. Milk Tea: What Sets Them Apart? Royal milk tea is known for giving a rich and luxurious feeling when you drink …
What’s the difference between strong tea and weak tea?
Matcha is popular both domestically and internationally. Matcha lattes have become a staple drink rather than just a fleeting trend. Today, let’s talk about traditional …
Why Tea Extraction Involves Steeping
« ‘Steeping time’ refers to the period you wait after pouring hot water over the tea leaves. Besides ‘steeping time,’ other terms such as ‘infusion time’ …
Surprising Smokiness: The Characteristics and Delicious Brewing Method of Roasted Bancha
Are you familiar with roasted bancha (Kyo bancha)? You might have come across it through Suntory’s Iyemon Kyoto Blend or as the tea served at …
The teplo teapot was featured in the food magazine « Ryori Okoku »!
In the October 2023 issue of the food magazine « Ryori Okoku, » the teplo teapot was featured in the special section on cutting-edge food tech that …
Decaf, Caffeine-Free, and Non-Caffeinated: Understanding the Labels on Tea’s Caffeine Content
When watching commercials for tea or coffee, you might notice a growing interest in caffeine. Today, let’s discuss the somewhat confusing labels related to caffeine …
What are the beneficial effects of hojicha?
We’ve discussed hojicha before. Today, I’ll talk about the benefits of hojicha. The aroma of freshly brewed hojicha is wonderfully soothing. Hojicha has scientifically backed …
Surprising! What is Hibiscus Tea Made From?
Are you familiar with hibiscus tea? It’s an herbal tea known for its tart taste and strikingly red color. Now, do you know what hibiscus …
What is the recommended amount of coffee and tea to drink in a day? Can drinking too much coffee or tea be harmful to your health?
How much coffee or tea can you safely drink in a day? What happens if you drink too much? In this article, we will explain …
The teplo teapot was featured on « TOKIO Terrace, » hosted by Taichi Kokubun!
On July 22, 2023, the teplo teapot was featured on MBS’s « TOKIO Terrace » as one of the standout startup products. The show covered the development …
How to make matcha latte – recommended tools and milk
Sweet and bittersweet matcha latte. It is a drinkable dessert with a great sense of satisfaction.But, do you think it’s a bit difficult to make …
The teplo teapot was featured on « Mezamashi TV »!
On June 22, 2023, the teplo teapot appeared on the « Mezamashi TV » segment « Yatte Seika! » on Fuji TV. In this episode, Fuji TV announcer Seika …
Keisuke Honda has been appointed as the official ambassador for teplo.
Professional soccer player, coach, and entrepreneur Keisuke Honda has been appointed as the official ambassador for teplo starting January 2023. 著者情報/ teploについて teploは「美味しいお茶を世界中に届ける」というミッションを掲げるお茶のブランドです。 お茶メディアの運営、茶葉の買付・販売、お茶の抽出機の開発・販売、飲食店にむけたお茶のメニュー開発・レシピ開発等を総合的にサポートしています。 おすすめ記事 …
teplo received the Excellence Award at the 2022 Tokyo Venture Technology Awards.
The « teplo teapot » received the Excellence Award at the 2022 Tokyo Venture Technology Awards. The award ceremony took place on October 19, 2022, where our …
The reason teplo started making carafes
The « teplo cold brew carafe, » which went on sale in July 2022, is designed for cold brewing. Even though the carafe incorporates technological elements such …
teplo’s Cold Brew Carafe Dimension Trivia
While the beauty of the form is important, we must design within a diameter of 75mm and a height of 225mm. In the process of …
Do you have the ability to discern a 0.3mm difference?
While thinking about various things, I ended up with a strange title. Suddenly, if you have two glasses of the same shape and one is …
Can the teplo teapot brew teas other than green tea?
When explaining teplo, we sometimes receive the question, “Can it brew teas other than Japanese tea?” The answer is “Yes.” The teplo teapot can brew …
What types of tea cannot be extracted with the teplo teapot?
This article introduces why the teplo teapot can brew a variety of teas, including green tea, black tea, Chinese tea, and herbal tea, deliciously. While …
The Reason teplo Started Developing Personalized Extraction
One of the very unique features of the teplo teapot is the world’s first « Personalized Extraction. » With Personalized Extraction, before brewing your tea, you select …
Efforts to Deliver teplo Official Tea Leaves in a Fresh State
At teplo, we deliver our official tea leaves in single-serving packs. In the previous article, we explained the reasons for offering tea leaves in single-serving …
Why teplo Official Tea Leaves are Packaged in Single-Infusion Packs
At teplo, we deliver our official tea leaves in single-serving packs. In this article, we will explain the reasons why we provide our tea in …
Teplo Official Tea Leaf Characteristics – We Deliver Non-Scented Tea
Previously, we introduced the concept of scented tea leaves, and we believe that scenting tea has been a significant aspect of tea’s history. A popular …
Does tea have more caffeine than coffee? Investigating the urban legends about caffeine.
Have you ever heard someone say, « Tea has more caffeine than coffee »? When I heard this, I was half surprised and half skeptical. So, in …
Which nationality drinks the most tea in the world: Chinese or Japanese?
When asked about the people who drink the most tea, many might think of the Chinese or Japanese. For the third installment of our data-driven …
Teplo has been selected as one of the ‘100 Amazing Ventures’ by Toyo Keizai.
Teplo was selected in the ‘Lifestyle’ category of the ‘100 Amazing Ventures 2022 Edition’ featured in the September 12, 2022, issue of Weekly Toyo Keizai. …
Is there enough tea leaves?
Have you ever tried brewing tea at the recommended temperature and time from a tea shop but found that it just doesn’t taste right? One …
Tea leaves are a hassle to clean up—why does teplo still insist on using them?
In the tea experience, cleaning up tea leaves is one of the more troublesome steps. Using tea bags or powdered ingredients instead of loose leaves …
The sentiment behind teplo’s official tea leaves
At teplo, we refer to the tea leaves we sell as « teplo official tea leaves. » In this article, we will share the sentiment behind our …
How teplo Official Tea Leaves Are Made: Part 1
At teplo, we refer to the tea leaves we sell as « teplo Official Tea Leaves. » We introduced our thoughts behind teplo Official Tea Leaves in …
How teplo Official Tea Leaves Are Made: Part 2
We introduce the following three processes involved in creating teplo official tea leaves, one by one, over three articles: In the previous article, we discussed …
How Teplo Official Tea Leaves Are Made: Part 3
We have introduced the process of creating Teplo Official Tea Leaves in three parts: In the previous article, we covered the process of determining the …
I looked into the origin of ‘Ocha no Ko Saisai.
‘Ocha no Ko Saisai’ is such a familiar term that it might be the first one that comes to mind when thinking of tea-related words. …
How many infusions can you get from a teabag of black tea?
Teabags of black tea are really convenient when you want a quick drink. In this article, we’ll discuss how many infusions you can get from …
What does ‘morning tea wards off the day’s troubles’ mean?
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 …
Can’t Ask Now? When is the 88th Night Counted From? Guidelines for Tea Picking
“Summer is Approaching, the 88th Night~♪” This tea-picking song is familiar to everyone in Japan, but from when do we start counting to the 88th …
teplo Teapot Selected for JIDA Design Museum Selection!
The teplo Teapot has been selected for the « JIDA Design Museum Selection Vol.23, » hosted by the Japan Industrial Designers’ Association (JIDA). As a startup company, …
Various Names for Tea Around the World: Are There Different Names Based on Land Routes and Sea Routes?
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 …
The Story of Tea Tourism
Tea is produced all over Japan, regardless of scale. In this line of work, I often feel that tea takes me to various places across …
When do tea flowers bloom?
Have you ever seen a tea flower? Tea flowers are white and quite charming. In this article, I’ll discuss when tea flowers bloom and why …
I tried the canned chu-hi with black tea, BAR Pomum [Peach and Black Tea]!
As a Japanese tea instructor on the teplo staff, I tried Suntory’s BAR Pomum [Peach and Black Tea]. Since I’m always on the lookout for …
Everyone loves barley tea! Did you know there are different types of barley tea?
Barley tea, a summer staple. It’s a familiar drink for many Japanese people. However, not many may know that there are actually different types of …
What kind of tea is butterfly pea tea? Explanation of its characteristics and how to brew it deliciously.
Are you familiar with butterfly pea tea? Its beautiful blue color and the fascinating way it changes color have made it quite popular recently. In …
What is single-origin green tea? A clear explanation of the new wave in tea, with numbers to make it easy to understand.
The term « single origin » is often heard in the world of coffee. It refers to coffee made from a single variety grown on a single …
Obtaining a Japanese Tea Instructor Certification
Are you familiar with the Japanese Tea Instructor certification? The Japanese Tea Instructor is, in a sense, a specialist qualification in Japanese tea. Contrary to …
How about tea as a chaser for drinks at home?
Recently, I’ve been drinking at home quite a bit, and friends often come over. When that happens, I like to prepare various teas to serve …
How to Make Truly Delicious Barley Tea? Introducing a Genuine Method for Making Barley Tea Using Whole Grain Barley.
This article As we have explained, there are several types of barley tea. Since I started writing about barley tea, I’ve found it so enjoyable …
Homemade Hojicha Made Easy with a Frying Pan!
When you pass by a tea shop, the delightful aroma of hojicha can be quite soothing, right? In fact, you can make hojicha at home …
What is the scent of Earl Grey? Here’s an explanation and a guide to making it deliciously.
Earl Grey tea has a wonderfully aromatic scent, doesn’t it? By the way, do you know what this scent is? The aroma you associate with …
What is « tencha, » the raw material for matcha? Its characteristics and how to brew it deliciously.
What is the difference between matcha and powdered tea?This articleI explained this in the article. In this article, I will explain about tencha, the raw …
The relationship between the whiskey « Cutty Sark » and tea
If you’re a fan of alcohol, you might have heard of the whiskey “Cutty Sark.” The name “Cutty Sark” comes from the ship depicted on …
The difference between matcha and powdered tea that you may be too embarrassed to ask now.
Do you know the difference between matcha and powdered tea? Many people might find it hard to distinguish between them when asked. This article explains …
Does green tea come blended?
This article explains about green tea blending, or « gouzu. » A common question from users is, « Is green tea blended? » Simply answering « Yes, it is blended » …
Innovation, Surprise, Determination, and Competition: From the Birth of the Tea Clipper to the Tea Race
The Tea Clipper Series, which began with the whiskey Cutty Sark, explores how the clipper ships, born in America, shocked Britain and eventually evolved into …
Let’s build a large and fast ship for tea! The foolish endeavor that led to the clipper ship.
This article As introduced in this article, the whiskey Cutty Sark is named after the Cutty Sark, a large sailing ship that was used to …
What does ‘Do not drink tea that’s been left overnight’ mean?
Are you familiar with the saying ‘Do not drink tea that’s been left overnight’? This article explains the meaning of the saying ‘Do not drink …
How do you read tea leaves?
In this article, I will discuss the pronunciation of tea leaves. Many people might read it as (chaba). However, did you know that there is …
Why does tea in a thermos taste bad?
More and more people are carrying their own bottles lately, thinking it’s eco-friendly and cost-effective. But have you ever found that the tea you put …
What kind of tea is Yabukita? Introducing the history of Yabukita and its creator.
You might have heard of the tea variety « Yabukita. » As introduced in this article, Yabukita is the top tea variety in Japan, with 67.6% of …
The story of tea inspection conducted by teplo
At teplo, as shared in the series « The Making of teplo Official Tea Leaves, » we conduct tea inspections in several stages: finding new teas, determining …
What is hojicha?
Previous article In the previous article, we explained the differences between sencha and green tea. In this article, we will explain hojicha. To be precise, …
The difference between green tea and sencha
« Sencha is a type of green tea. » This is correct.However, « Green tea is sencha. » is not accurate. Sencha is a type of green tea, made …
What is Sencha?
Sencha is a type of tea made from the new shoots of the tea plant, which are steamed, rolled, and then dried. Sencha can be …
The differences between Yabukita green tea and Darjeeling black tea.
The difference between Yabukita green tea and Darjeeling black tea is, of course, the distinction between green tea and black tea. However, to avoid ending …
The statement « Green tea becomes black tea when fermented » is half true and half false.
« Both green tea, oolong tea, and black tea are made from the same tea leaves, and fermenting green tea turns it into black tea. » Since …
Does personalized extraction really change the taste?
This article In the article that introduced the development of personalized extraction, you might be curious about how much the taste of tea actually changes …
Why did teplo aim for the industry’s thinnest 1.5mm carafe?
The « teplo cold brew carafe, » designed for cold brewing, was launched in July 2022.This article As introduced in the article, the teplo cold brew carafe …
Tea Pairing Theory Part 1: Enjoying Tea Pairing Through Three Approaches
« Marriage » is a French word that means « marriage. » By extension, it refers to the combination of things that brings out new attractions not present when …
Tea Pairing Theory Part 2: The Tea Pairing Map
In this article, Tea Pairing Theory Part 1 We will introduce the Tea Marriage Map, created using the marriage theory discussed in the article. For …
