The Health Benefits of Suntory Kuro (Black) Oolong Tea
Oolong is a semi-oxidized tea that originated in China, and in Japan, it is as popular as Japanese green teas, such as Sen-cha and Hoji-cha. In fact, each convenience store chain in Japan is...
Category: Healthy drinks
Hatomugi Cha: Japanese Job’s Tears Tea, Not Mugicha
As I wrote in the previous article, “Mugicha (麦茶)” is the Japanese word for barley tea. Meanwhile, the Japanese tea “Hatomugi-cha (はと麦茶)” has the word Mugicha in the name, but it isn’t Mugicha. Hatomugicha...
Mugicha: Types and Benefits of Japanese Barley Tea
“Mugicha (麦茶)”, or barley tea, is a traditional summertime refreshment in Japan made by boiling or infusing roasted barley seeds in water. Mugicha (麦茶) Although Mugicha is a staple beverage in Japan that is...
The Benefits of Suntory Iyemon Tokucha Green Tea
Various green tea PET bottles with particular medical benefits have come out one after another in Japan over the last decade and gained popularity. One of the pioneers of such products is Suntory Iyemon...
Why not make a bowl of Ochazuke rice with seaweed tea?
The other day, my family got a package of seaweed tea base from our relative. I think the seaweed tea most familiar to us Japanese is “Kombu-Cha (こんぶ茶)” made from seasoned edible kelp powder....
Meiji LG21 Yogurt: Effective in Inhibiting H. Pylori Activity
It is said that one in two Japanese is infected with Helicobacter Pylori. As you know, the bacteria infects the stomach and not only causes chronic gastritis and gastric ulcers but also brings about...
I made Aquarius Water using the Sports Drink Powder
Deadly sweltering heat still continues here in Japan. In fact, this year the days with temperature of 35°c (95°f) or higher are not rare. Despite that, I plan to have a picnic with my friends tomorrow,...
Amazake Milk: A Healthy Nutritious Drink Perfect for Summer
When it comes to summer drinks, many adults will bring icy chilled beer to mind. But when you think of beverages ideal for the hot summertime, what comes to mind? As for me, what pops...
