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What is Shizuoka Zairai #16 cultivar? (静岡在来)

In Japan, you can find a wide variety of teas ready to get devoured. The taste of all these varieties is something that you haven't tasted before. One of the best versions of organic Japanese tea is the Shizuoka Zairai #16 cultivar. In this article, we are going to unleash … [Read more...] about What is Shizuoka Zairai #16 cultivar? (静岡在来)

What is Asamushi Cha(浅蒸し茶)

When green tea is the topic, it’s most likely that Japanese green tea is the one being discussed. While green tea originated in China, the Japanese have long embedded the import into their culture, making its identity more closely associated with their country. Of course, … [Read more...] about What is Asamushi Cha(浅蒸し茶)

What is Okumidori (おくみどり 奥緑)

Japanese tea and its certain varieties have been quite the heated topic of various discussions among the people. The taste, flavor, aroma, and captivating beauty leave the tea lovers always wanting for more. A lot of Japanese tea varieties exist but, in this blog, we will only … [Read more...] about What is Okumidori (おくみどり 奥緑)

What is a Phytosanitary Certificate, and how does it matter to import Japanese Green Tea?

In order to import certain goods into a country, you need to fulfill various requirements. This is obligatory for each of your imports. If you fail to comply with these necessities, your imports will never be able to cross borders. One of the requirements is that you have to … [Read more...] about What is a Phytosanitary Certificate, and how does it matter to import Japanese Green Tea?

What is COI? – Does COI suffice as organic certification for your organic Japanese Tea?

Whenever someone wants to import certain products from other countries, they must comply with the given rules and regulations. These rules and regulations are necessary to inform the importing country that each product complies with its safety standards. However, to do this, … [Read more...] about What is COI? – Does COI suffice as organic certification for your organic Japanese Tea?

How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Norway

Coffee has been keeping the Norwegians warm for a long time, but now they are shifting to another hot beverage that can satisfy their palates – tea. The consumption of coffee is still pretty high, but as Norwegians realize the health benefits of tea, they are starting to change … [Read more...] about How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Norway

The differences between Kukicha, Kariganecha, and Shiraore

Green teas are often made from leaves, but these three green teas are made from stems of green tea plants. Because of this, they are called stem green teas. Green tea is one of the most popular drinks globally because of its health benefits and since we wanted a sweeter taste … [Read more...] about The differences between Kukicha, Kariganecha, and Shiraore

FDA Prior Notice – Everything You Need To Know

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States has been directed to become the food regulations agency representing the Department of Health and Human Services by the Public Health Security and the Bioterrorism Act of 2002 (Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response … [Read more...] about FDA Prior Notice – Everything You Need To Know

What is Genmai Matcha (玄米抹茶)

So, if what you’re looking for in your tea is a sweet hit laced with umami but toned down into an easier-to-drink brew, many green tea aficionados would point you to Genmai Matcha. It’s basically Genmaicha, which is green tea mixed with roasted brown rice puffs, combined with a … [Read more...] about What is Genmai Matcha (玄米抹茶)

What is Fukamushi Cha?

What is Fukamushi Cha

Fukamushi Cha literally means “deep-steamed (fukamushi) tea (cha).” Fans of it favor its bolder, richer, and sweeter taste. This unique flavor is brought forth by steaming freshly harvested young tea leaves for about twice as long as the usual green tea steaming process before … [Read more...] about What is Fukamushi Cha?

What is Shincha? (新茶)

What-is-Shincha

There's more to green tea than meets the eye. Green tea may have originated in China, with mentions of it dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), and China may remain to be the primary producer of green tea in the world, but green tea tends to be more closely associated … [Read more...] about What is Shincha? (新茶)

How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Taiwan

How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Taiwan

Taiwan is known as a paradise for tea lovers. The country has a huge tea market where only good quality tea can survive. The people of Taiwan have a sense of differentiating good tea from the bad one because of a good amount of experience. So, if you're looking forward to opening … [Read more...] about How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Taiwan

How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Malaysia

How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Malaysia

Coffee has been the epitome of most mornings and evenings in Malaysia. However, this popularity is getting overshadowed by tea. Many Malaysian cafes have now started to provide tea. They even make specialty offerings where tea is served with desserts and other fusion drinks. As … [Read more...] about How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Malaysia

How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Vietnam

How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Vietnam

There isn't even a single place in Vietnam where you won't find a hot cup of tea. From weddings to ritual ceremonies, tea will appear because that's how much Vietnamese love it. You will always find someone at “quán cóc” – the make-shift shops present on the roadsides of the … [Read more...] about How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Vietnam

How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Italy

How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Italy

Italy is known as the oasis for tea lovers. Italy has been an espresso-loving country with rich tastes in coffee, but the time has changed now. From just having an afternoon tea, Italians have shifted to drinking a number of times per day. This love for tea is growing and … [Read more...] about How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Italy

How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to UK

How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to UK

Tea became a huge success as soon as it stepped foot into Great Britain. No doubt, coffee was on a high roll when the tea market entered the Kingdom. But the British didn’t take much time to adjust to the new market, and, now, there isn't even a single day when the British don’t … [Read more...] about How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to UK

How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Hong Kong

How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Hong Kong

Hong Kongers can't begin their day without having their first cup of tea in the morning. Where coffee is consumed majorly in America, Hong Kong is all about tea. This country of seven million people can't seem to function without it, and one might say that if you want to learn … [Read more...] about How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Hong Kong

How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Singapore

How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Singapore

While Singaporeans have been caffeine high for a long time, no one can deny that tea lovers are also on a roll. Various Singaporean local tea brands claim that they have remained 20 years behind coffee primarily because Starbucks, Coffee Club, and other independent brands have … [Read more...] about How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Singapore

How Tea can elevate restaurant and bar value

How Tea can elevate restaurant and bar value

Imagine you are in a nice restaurant having a wonderful meal over a nice view, and at the end of the meal, a very excellent dessert is ordered with a cup of tea. The desert is perfect, but the tea that came with it was a supermarket teabag. So the entire experience of the meal … [Read more...] about How Tea can elevate restaurant and bar value

How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Germany

How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Germany

In the past, the people of Germany seemed to be more drawn towards coffee than tea. However, since 2016, tea drinking has hit an all-time high record, with people preferring fruit tea and black tea over other hot beverages. In Germany, tea is usually called and spelled as "tee", … [Read more...] about How to Import Organic Japanese Tea to Germany

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Green Tea Merchant Blog is to help answer frequently asked questions from our customers about Japanese green tea.

We have been actively involved in the Japanese tea industry since 2000. This extensive experience has made us knowledgeable about how to source the right green teas at the best prices for our worldwide customers.

We operate ShizuokaTea.com, KaoghimaTea.com, and GreenTeaMerchant.com.

This blog is to share our knowledge with you to navigate through the complicated but wonderful world of Japanese green tea.

Hope you enjoy it.

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