Beginner's Guide to Japanese Green Tea

Beginner's Guide to Japanese Green Tea

Have you ever been curious about teas like matcha, sencha, hojicha, Gyokuro and Kukicha? Have you ever wondered how certain teas get such a powerful green color to them? In this course, we will start by defining tea. We will learn what tea is and what it is not. We will explore how tea originated, and how it came to be produced and consumed all over the world. We will then narrow our focus into the world of high quality Japanese loose leaf tea. We will learn how to identify, prepare and enjoy this unique sub category of tea. In future lessons, we will travel to Japan to meet the men and women that produce these teas. We will also show you what to look for when you buy high quality tea.

We will examine how different growing and processing methods can yield vastly different flavor profiles. We will dive into each of the most popular types of green teas consumed in Japan, what they taste like and how to prepare them. As you explore these different types of teas, you will answer a few commonly asked questions on them in order to test your knowledge. Begin your adventure into the world of tea and pick up a fun new hobby that can last you a lifetime!

Learn the basics of high quality tea. What to look for, how to prepare it and how to appreciate it

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What you will learn

• Learn the basics of high quality tea. What to look for, how to prepare it and how to appreciate it

Rating: 4.3

Level: Beginner Level

Duration: 8.5 hours

Instructor: Oliver Staerkle