June 01, 2001

By: Nancy Prokosh
Website: http://www.tealicious-tea-company.com

Learn why Japanese Green Tea is considered to be Japan's favorite beverage

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In Japan, Japanense green tea is the most essential blend of tea consumed. It is the primary drink by the Grand Tea Masters and is consumed by the Japenese population. Japanese green tea is considered to be the most honorable drink at ceremonies, weddings and funerals.

The tea ceremony is performed on a tatami mat in a Japanese room. The kettle is heated on a fire, and the tea instruments are laid out in a precise fashion. The necessary utensils are a drinking bowl, tea scoop, whisk, cleaning cloth and Japanese green tea powder.

The water is poured from the kettle into the drinking bowl, two scoops of powdered tea is added and then it is whisked to a frothy mixture. With both hands clasping the cup the guest begins to sip the ceremonial tea. Only the authentic Japanese green tea is to be used in the traditional ceremonies.

Author Notes:

Nancy Prokosh contributes and publishes news editorial to http://www.tealicious-tea-company.com.  She is a tea merchant who advocates the health benefits and offers information and advice on tea. the