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Enjoy pairing a cup of tea with sweets

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The charm of Japanese tea is that you can savor both umami and bitterness with a fresh aftertaste. Other than before and after meals, tea is just right for when you want to switch your mood during breaks at work or studying. Adding some sweets will transform your ordinary break time into a heavenly moment. Sweets…

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Soil so healthy you could eat it

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Pesticide-free, organic green tea produced from hand-raised soil 福岡県と熊本県の県境、標高450mの山の頂上に広がる入江俊郎さんの茶畑。目前に広がる緑深い釘山は、日本屈指の緑茶の産地として古くから栄えた場所。この土地に創業39年以来、現在でも八女で唯一、農薬・化学肥料不使用にこだわってお茶づくりを営む希有な茶園があります。 Tea is a drink that has been used as a medicine in China since ancient times. Later, it was introduced to Japan and has a history as a drink that is good for one’s health. We would like you to take another look at the charm of…

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In Search of a Legendary Tea

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The highest quality tea leaves from a legendary tea field overlooking a sea of clouds 静岡の楢尾山間に見えてくる森久功さんの茶畑。標高はなんと650メートルにも及びます。気候や気温などの条件が揃うと、眼下に雲海が広がる幻想的な風景が見られることもあるほど、非常に高い場所に位置しています。そんな美しい場所で、森久功さんが妻のみどりさんと二人三脚でつくる、こだわり尽くした茶葉があります。 Since their marriage, the couple have grown tea for many years at Mt. Narao. Respecting his wife’s wishes to live in the mountains, surrounded by lush nature, rather than urban living, Naganori thought tea growing would be suitable and jumped…

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Recipe : Gluten-Free Matcha Cake “Quatre-Quarts”

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The French name of this pound cake- “Quatre-Quarts”- comes from adding ¼ of the four base ingredients at a time. This delicious cake is gluten-free, so even those who are allergic to gluten will be able to enjoy it. Cooking time : 35min （excluding time for resting the dough） Ingredients （serving size : 1 pan）Loaf pan…

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Simple pleasures at home. How to enjoy easy and authentic cold tea.

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  • ＃Tea Wisdom

With the arrival of hot summer weather, the idea of cool and refreshing tea becomes very tempting. We would like to introduce you to how easy it is to enjoy cold tea in the comfort of your own home. You will surely discover a new fascination with flavorful Japanese tea! While hot water brings out the…

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Recipe: Matcha Pavé Au Chocolat (Chocolate Cream Dessert)

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This chocolate cream dessert is made with milk chocolate and Matcha. (*Matcha is powdered green tea.)Please enjoy how the sweetness of chocolate pairs deliciously with the bittersweetness of Matcha. Cooking time: 30 minutes（excluding time for resting the dough） Ingredients（serving size : 1 pan）Baking pan (18 cm)・Milk chocolate 200g・Whipped cream:100ml・Unsalted butter 30g・Powdered green tea : as desired…

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Recipe: “Matcha and Chocolate Terrine” *Matcha is powdered green tea

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This chocolate terrine is made with white chocolate and Matcha.This recipe brings out the authentic flavor of Matcha. Please enjoy the smooth and rich taste! Ingredients （serving size:1 loaf）・White chocolate:160g・Unsalted butter:80g・Matcha:10g・Eggs:3・Sugar:50 g・Cake flour:5g・Whipped cream:100ml Preparation・Lightly grease the loaf pan and line it with parchment paper・Sift the cake flour and Matcha together・Melt the unsalted butter in a…

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Drink Recipe: “Matcha Latte” *Matcha is powdered green tea

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Ingredients・Matcha 4〜5g・Hot water (80℃/176℉) 50 ml・Heated milk (85℃/185℉) :150ml・Sugar as desired Instructions1. Sift Matcha through a fine strainer and into a tea bowl.2. Add the heated whipped cream, white chocolate and melted butter into a bowl. Using a rubber spatula, slowly mix until the white chocolate has melted. （*if you are unable to fully melt the…

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