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How to serve green tea vol. 1 Basic 2008-06-01 20:08:18 Imari Green tea cupDo you want to serve
good flavored tea?If you know some rules, you can serve it like a tea master.I will present the basics of serving tea.This rule applies to serving all kinds of Japanese green tea.1. Know what kind of green tea you will be servingThere are different ways to serve each kind of green tea.2. Use soft water or distilled water for making the green teaTap water co Read more:Basic
How to serve green tea vol. 2 Sencha 2008-06-09 20:21:07 Green tea cup & saucer from Tokoname Sencha,Sencha is regular Japanese green tea.There are two key points for serving;a) Let the hot water cool down slightly.b) Don’t leave any tea in the teapot.Process,1. Pour hot water into a small (2-3 oz. or 60-90ml) teacup until it is 80% full. Let teacup cool down to 160-195 degrees F (70-90 degrees C).2. Put tea leaves into teapot. Allow for 2 grams o Read more:serve
How to serve green tea vol. 3 Gyokuro 2008-06-13 21:53:35 Green tea cups from KutaniGyokuro,Gyokuro is the best quality of green tea, having a very good taste and fragrance.When the tea tree leaves begin to open, the tree is covered by plastic sheets or straw for 20 days to protect it from direct sunshine. The process yields young tea leaves that have a rich taste that is less bitter.Because it is so special, Gyokuro should be serve
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How to serve green tea vol. 4 Bancha 2008-06-16 21:26:14 Green tea cups by Kakiemon, Imari BanchaBancha is lower price regular Japanese tea.Bancha has lower caffeine than other green teas.It is a more gentle tea on your stomach.This tea is especially suitable for children.Bancha has polysaccharides and catechin.Polysaccharide reduces sugar in the blood, and catechin reduces fat.For these reasons, Japanese restaurants usually serve
Bancha after dinner.Pr
How to serve green tea vol. 5 Matcha 2008-06-30 19:56:07 Tea caddyMatchaMatcha has a deeper meaning that reflects on all aspects of the Japanese culture.Matcha basic serving requires a tea mixer (chasen) and tea cup for matcha (chawan).Process,1. Pour hot water into chawan and mix the hot water by chasen.2. Wait a moment and then pour out hot water (remove leftover water). This process warms up the chawan.3. Put 2 grams of matcha into chawan.4. Bring a Read more:serve
Minori Yoshida (Kutani) 2008-06-30 19:55:03 Sake cup by Minori YoshidaMinori YoshidaIn 1951 Minori Yoshida was the third generation to take over Kinzan Kiln. The Kinzan Kiln in Kutani Village was opend by Shusaku Yoshida in 1906. The kiln developed the “Kinsai” techniques. Kinsai is a type of gold leaf painting technique that continues to undergo improvements today. In 2001, the Kinzan Kiln was designated a Living National Treasure of
Japanese style baked potato 2008-07-28 20:03:27 Japanese like baked potatoes, but they prepare them in a different way.I love two kinds of Japanese style baked potatoes.One kind uses batter soy sauce and the other uses ginger soy sauce.I also love the US style, which is made with batter, sour cream, bacon chips and green onion. But I suggest you try the Japanese style, too.Batter soy sauce,1.Bake potato.2.Slice top of potato.3.Put butter and so Read more:Japanese
Noren 2008-08-08 20:55:02 Noren is a traditional Japanese fabric partition that is hung between rooms or outside an entrance. Noren is used for separation and protection from sun, wind and dust. But it also has other functions.You might see noren used as a store signboard at the front of a Japanese restaurant. The noren will be printed with the restaurant’s name, trademark and/or type of food served (sushi, noodle &
Tororo imo 2008-08-23 00:08:44 Tororo-imoGrated Tororo-imoOn steamed riceTororo Zaru Soba Tororo SobaTororo-imoTororo-imo is Dioscorea opposita (yam) or a kind of potato.We also call it Naga-imo.“Imo” means potato.“Tororo” means sticky.Japanese people love sticky foods and know a lot of ways to prepare Tororo-imo. It is good with sake!Grated Tororo-imo, is most popular way to eat it.Peel the skin, grate it and eat with
Roots of Japanese pottery vol.1 Doki 2008-09-15 19:47:12 Doki pottery originated 10,000 years ago and continued until 1,500 years ago in Japan. After that, new pottery techniques were brought in from Korea. One technique was the use of a kiln for the burning process. Doki pottery was burned with no cover, at a temperature of 600-800 degrees C. The lower temperature made brittle, red-brown ware. The kiln technique burned pottery at a temperature of 1,100 Read more:Japanese
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