Japanese Green Tea dates back thousands of years. According to the legend, Buddhist monks who returned from studying in China brought green tea to Japan. Within 300 years, Japanese Green Tea had been planted on a regular basis and a book had been written about the benefits of drinking it. Those anecdotal benefits have passed from generation to generation and are why it is still a staple of the Japanese diet.

Over 250 years ago, Sohen Nagatani developed a process for steaming green tea leaves. He originated this process in the Uji region, and it immediately produced a better tasting tea than the traditional method of roasting the tealeaves. To this day, one of the differences in the flavors between Japanese Green Tea and traditional black tea can be attributed to the steaming process. Mr. Nagatani shared his unique processing method with the local residents, thus ensuring the economic survival of the region. Many tea merchants pay tribute to this generous inventor by visiting his grave every year.

Another contributing factor to the successful proliferation of Japanese Green Tea is that it is grown in an area that is never chilly enough to freeze. Therefore, the non-deciduous plants grow healthy and strong.

The gift of Japanese Green Tea is highly regarded and is appropriate for all festive occasions. I have been so fortunate to receive a popular rendition of this gift. Many years ago, a group of friends celebrated my birthday by taking me to a special sushi bar. As much as I loved the meal, the highlight of my celebration was the desert of Japanese Green Tea ice cream.

Japanese Green Tea dates back thousands of years. According to the legend, Buddhist monks who returned from studying in China brought green tea to Japan. Within 300 years, Japanese Green Tea had been planted on a regular basis and a book had been written about the benefits of drinking it. Those anecdotal benefits have passed from generation to generation and are why it is still a staple of the Japanese diet.

Over 250 years ago, Sohen Nagatani developed a process for steaming green tea leaves. He originated this process in the Uji region, and it immediately produced a better tasting tea than the traditional method of roasting the tealeaves. To this day, one of the differences in the flavors between Japanese Green Tea and traditional black tea can be attributed to the steaming process. Mr. Nagatani shared his unique processing method with the local residents, thus ensuring the economic survival of the region. Many tea merchants pay tribute to this generous inventor by visiting his grave every year.

Another contributing factor to the successful proliferation of Japanese Green Tea is that it is grown in an area that is never chilly enough to freeze. Therefore, the non-deciduous plants grow healthy and strong.

The gift of Japanese Green Tea is highly regarded and is appropriate for all festive occasions. I have been so fortunate to receive a popular rendition of this gift. Many years ago, a group of friends celebrated my birthday by taking me to a special sushi bar. As much as I loved the meal, the highlight of my celebration was the desert of Japanese Green Tea ice cream.