In Japan, the new school year begins in April, and March is a crucial time for students awaiting college entrance exam results. Before the internet and widespread telephones, a special telegram service was used to notify students who lived far from exam centers. What made this service unique was its poetic wording. Successful students received […]
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When you feel not well, a warm cup of hojicha is good comfort. This roasted green tea has toasty and smooth flavor with low caffeine, so it is good for relaxing. But do you know adding ginger slices to hojicha make it even more soothing? Ginger is known for warming the body and used in […]
“Oseibo,” a cherished Japanese tradition marking the end of the year, involves the gifting of tokens of appreciation to express gratitude for the recipient’s kindness throughout the year and to extend wishes for a continued positive relationship in the coming year. This meaningful gesture not only communicates appreciation but also doubles as a heartfelt New […]
We are delighted to share some wonderful news! Northwest Tea Festival is making a long-waited comeback after a four-year break, which was caused by the challenges brought about by COVID-19, and Jugetsudo is participating in it! The past few years have been a test of resilience for everyone, but we are incredibly excited to once […]
Are you looking for the perfect gift for your kids’ teachers to express appreciation for their hard work and to say thank you? How about high quality green teas? Jugetsudo Premium Taste 3 is an assortment of Sencha, Genmaicha, and Hojicha teabags, all organic. These authentic Japanese green teas taste good and are also healthy! […]
Hanabira-mochi is a special confection for the new year in Japan. We celebrate the arrival of new spring with this petal (hanabira) shaped mochi filled with sweet bean paste. The stick between the mochi is sweetened gobo (burdock root), which is a symbol for good fortune. It adds a nice crunchy texture to this soft […]
Jugetsudo Matcha Starter Kit was featured in Chicago Tribune Gift Guide 2020! Surprise your matcha loving friend with this perfect gift! Chicago Tribune Holiday Gift Guide 2020
Save Print Shiratama Dango Shiratama Dango is a type of mochi made with sweet rice flour. Find shiratama-ko (shiratama flour or sweet rice frour) at your nearby Asian grocery store. We put some red bean paste and kinako (roasted soy bean flour) on top, but you can put some maple syrup, matcha and a […]
The yuzu plant has big, dangerous thorns. You would not want to step on these spiky twigs—the big thorns would easily pierce through your sneakers’ soles! Even experienced yuzu farmers get scratches on their faces when they harvest the fruits. In contrast to its dangerous thorns, the yuzu citrus is nice and fruity. Let’s sip […]
Umeboshi, or sour salted plums, are a staple in Japanese cuisine. The salty plum tastes great with plain rice, especially in an onigiri (rice ball)! Japanese regularly make umeboshi tea by simply putting a umeboshi into green tea. Any green tea is fine, but sencha works best because of its simple taste. Just put the […]
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