Hatomugi Cha: Japanese Job’s Tear Tea, not Mugicha
As I wrote in the previous post, Mugicha (麦茶) is the Japanese word for barley tea, while Hatomugi-cha (はと麦茶) includes the word Mugicha in its name, but it isn’t that kind. Hatomugicha (はと麦茶) As...
Category: Drinks and Beverages
Mugicha: Types & Benefits of Japanese Barley Tea
Mugicha (麦茶), or barley tea, is a traditional summertime refreshment in Japan prepared by boiling or infusing roasted barley seeds in water. Mugicha (麦茶) Mugicha is Japan’s staple beverage enjoyed throughout the year, and...
What is Chikara Mizu?
Have you ever heard of Chikara Mizu (力水), meaning power water in Japanese? What is Chikara Mizu? When I hear Chikara Mizu, that reminds me of 2 different types of liquid. Kirin Beverage Chikara...
Benefits of Suntory Iyemon Tokucha Green Tea
Over the last decade in Japan, various green tea PET bottles with specific medicinal benefits have been out and gained popularity. One of the pioneers of such products is Suntory Iyemon Tokucha, which I...
Amazake vs Sake: What is the Difference?
When winter comes, hot beverages are sold in vending machines in Japan, from which you can buy a variety of heated drinks, including canned coffee, PET bottles of green tea, and even canned soups....
How to Make Ochazuke Rice Soup with Seaweed Tea
The other day, my family got a package of seaweed tea leaves from our relative. Mekabu Seaweed Tea I think the seaweed tea most familiar to us Japanese is “Kombu-Cha (こんぶ茶)” made from kelp...
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, not only causes chronic gastritis and gastric ulcers but can also bring about...
Aquarius Water made with Sports Drink Powder
Deadly sweltering heat has continued here in Japan, and this year, the days with temperatures of 35°c (95°f) or higher are not rare. Despite that, I plan to go on a picnic with my...
