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Green tea, a beloved drink in Japan, offers a range of flavors and qualities. Each cup tells a story of cultivation and expert craftsmanship. Here are some grades of green tea that you should know about.
Azuki beans, which have shaped global cuisine and health. They have strong roots in Japanese culinary traditions, playing a versatile role in sweet and savory dishes.
Okoge senbei are popular traditional Japanese rice crackers made from charred leftovers from cooked rice. You can find packaged okoge senbei lining the shelves of supermarkets and specialty stores alike.
If you have ever eaten sushi before, you have probably tasted nori. But it’s a bit of an unsung hero, so much more than just a sushi wrapper. It’s a nutritious treat, providing health benefits too!
The world of tea is so much bigger than just your standard black tea or herbal tisane. Within each different type of tea, dozens of unique variations enhance the art of tea drinking. Green teas are no exception.
Wagashi refers to a variety of traditional Japanese sweets. They are handmade using natural ingredients such as sweet azuki bean paste, matcha (powdered green tea), agar-agar, and seasonal fruits.
Dango is a small, ball-shaped sweet treat, often skewered with a bamboo stick. They are sweet Japanese rice dumplings that have a chewy texture.
People in Japan revere fruit for its beauty, quality, and significance. Fruit mochi combines soft and chewy glutinous rice mochi with seasonal fruits like strawberries, mangoes, and peaches.
Japan is home to various types of tea, especially matcha (green tea). But did you know that Japan has a significant coffee culture too? Let’s explore Japanese coffee culture through their style of coffee shops, the kissaten.
Imomochi, or potato rice cake, is a distinctive treat from Hokkaido- Japan’s northernmost island. Unlike traditional mochi made from rice, imomochi hits a difference by using Hokkaido’s prized potatoes as its main ingredient.
People prepare tempura by lightly battering seafood or vegetables in flour and then deep frying them in oil and fat. Typically, the batter consists of flour, egg, and water. However, different regions have their ways of making the batter.
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