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| The main types of tea | Types of Japanese green tea |
| The components of green tea | Health benefits of green tea |
| All types of tea (black oolong, green) are produced from the Camellia sinensis
plant using different methods. Tea is usually classified into three groups
according to the difference of processing. ① Fermented Tea (Black tea) ② Semifermented Tea (Oolong tea) ③ Unfermented Tea (Green tea) Unfermented means that the fresh tea leaves are not oxidized during processing and the green color is retained. Immediately after being picked, the leaves are steamed to deactivate the oxidizing enzyme as quickly as possible and "kill" the leaves. Semifermented means that the leaves are "withered" in the sun and also indoors to reduce the moisture content. When oxidation has reached about 30 percent, the leaves are heated in an iron pan to prevent further oxidation. Fermented means that is the complete opposite of unfermented. There are two ways to stop the process of fermentation: one is by steaming tea leaves in a steamer and the other is by panning . >> Top |
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Sencha - Japan's most popular tea Sencha is the most popular type of green tea in Japan. It has a delicate sweetness and a mild astringency. The first picking season of Japanese green tea takes place form mid April to the end of May. The second harvest season is in June (nibancha) and the third harvest season is in August (sanbancha). The tea leaves of later pickings, which have more astringency. |
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Fukamushicha- A sweetness and a rich flavor The processing of Fukamushicha is the same as for sencha, except that for fukamushicha the leaves are steamed two or three times longer. Therefore, the shape of leaves are slightly fine. It has sweet, rich and mellow flavor. |
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Konacha - Variety of usage Konacha is known as "Agari" such is served at shush restaurant. It consist of the tea powder and buds sorted out from the processing of sencha. It is reasonably priced and has a strong color, aroma and flavor, making it an ideal cooking ingredient. |
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Kukicha - A refreshing aroma and a light flavor Kukicha consists of stems and stalks removed during the processing of sencha, gyokuro and match. Kukicha produced from the stalks of gyokuro is called "cardigan" and is highly valued. Kukicha made form either sencha or gyokuro are served in the same way as it is. A refreshing aroma and a light flavor are suite for morning tea. |
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Bancha - A tea refreshes you after meals Bancha made form mature leave and stalks and with in flat shape. Bancha has characteristics of astringency and bitter flavor. It contains more fluoride than other teas, it is effective against tooth decay and halitosis. |
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Hojicha - A mild tea for children and those with a delicate constitution Hojicha made form bancha or sencha by roasting over a high heat. This makes savory aroma. Hojicha contains less caffeine and tannin (astringency component), it is suitable for children and person who with a delicate constitution. It is a good way to serve cold in summer. |
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Genmaicha - The perfect follow-up to a rich meal Bancha or middle grade sencha mixed with well roasted and popped brown rice (genial). A mild and light flavor matches oily food, such as deep fried meals or Chinese cuisine. |
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(Tea powder) - Easy to serve without tea pot Funmatsucha made from sencha. It is ground into powder. Funmatsucha is easily dissolved in water. It can be served cold with water, liquor and use for cooking. A hole nutrients of tea can be consumed. |
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Gyokuro - Mellow flavor make you feel relaxing Gyokuro is known as high quality tea. Bright color, sweetness and mellow flavor are features of gyokuro. Gyokuro is cultivated under the reed screen before the picking leaves to intercept the sunlight and result in increases theanine (sweetness flavor). Gyokuro contains high amount of caffeine (stimulates the brain and the nervous system) and chlorophyll (stimulates tissue growth). |
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Matcha (Tea powder) - Enjoy elegant moment Necessary for Japan's formal tea ceremony. High quality matcha is a bright green color. It is sweet if the green color is lighter and the darker ones more astringent. Matcha is made form "trench" which is cultivated and produced almost same as gyokuro, it is ground into powder with a stone mill at the end of process. Matcha completely dissolves in the water when well mixed and thus the leaf is consumed in its entirety, providing more nutrients. |
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Q. Why is Japanese tea good for you?
A. Japanese tea contains these nutrients.
| 1. Catechize | ||
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お茶の「苦味」「渋味」の成分で、ポリフェノールの一種。 抗菌・殺菌作用、抗酸化作用、体脂肪低減作用、抗アレルギー作用などがあります。 |
| 2. Caffeine | ||
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お茶の「苦味」成分で、中枢神経興奮、眠気防止、強心、代謝促進、利尿作用などがあります。 |
| 3. Theanine | ||||||||
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お茶の「旨味」「甘味」成分で、カフェインの効果を穏やかにし、脳の神経細胞に作用する、リラックス効果があります。
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| 5. Dietary fiber | ||||||||
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大腸がん予防に効果があると言われています。
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| 7. Minerals | ||
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新陳代謝が円滑に行われるために必要な栄養素です。お茶は特にカリウムが豊富です。ミネラルは血液のアルカリ性を保ちます。お茶も野菜や果物同様、体に良いアルカリ性食品です。 |
| 8. Saponin | ||
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朝鮮人参や柴胡などの漢方薬の主成分として知られている成分です。 |
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お茶は古くから不老長寿の仙薬として伝えられてきました。そして今もなお、新たなお茶の効能、効果が明らかにされ続けています。お茶のもたらす代表的な健康効果をお話します。
| 1. Helps healthy skin tone | ||
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お茶はビタミン類を豊富に含みます。ビタミンCは、皮膚のメラニン色素の沈着を防ぎ、しみ、そばかすのできるのを防ぎ、美白効果があると言われています。 |
| 2. Slows the aging process | ||
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体内の活性酸素の生成を抑えることが、老化を防ぐポイントとなります。また、体内で脂質と結合した活性酸素は過酸化脂質となり、血管をつまらせ、動脈硬化や血栓症などの生活習慣病の原因となります。 |
| 3. Removes fatigue | ||
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お茶に含まれるカフェインには疲労回復効果があります。また筋肉刺激効果もあるため力仕事やスポーツのときに飲用すると良いです。 |
| 4. Inhibits carcinogens | ||
| お茶に含まれるカテキンは発ガン作用の抑制に効果があると立証されています。 |
| 5. Lowers cholesterol levels | ||||||||
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カテキンにはコレステロール値の上昇を抑える働きがあります。しかも、悪玉コレステロール(LDL)は減らしても、善玉コレステロール(HDL)は減らしません。また、ビタミンCにもコレステロールを排出する働きがあります。
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| 7. Lowers high blood pressure | ||
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| 8. Prevents food poisoning | ||
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カテキンには大変強い殺菌作用があります。ごく薄い茶のカテキンでも、コレラ菌、ブドウ球菌などの細菌を死滅されることができます。しかし、善玉菌である腸内ビフィズス菌に対しては、その増殖を手助けする働きがあるなど、とても優れています。 |
| 9. Protects against colds | ||
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お茶に含まれるビタミンCは免疫力向上、疲労回復に効果があり、カテキンはその強い殺菌効果から、インフルエンザウィルスの働きを弱めます。またお茶の持つ殺菌作用により、お茶でのうがいは風邪の予防に効果的です。 |
| 10. Prevents tooth decay | ||
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お茶に含まれるフッ素が歯の表面を強くし、虫歯を予防する働きをします。またカテキンによる殺菌作用により、虫歯の原因となるミュータンス菌と歯垢のできるのを防ぎます。 |
| 11. Act against allergies | ||
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カテキンはアレルギー症状を抑える効果があります。最近では、花粉症の症状を和らげる「べにふうき」というお茶の品種に含まれる、メチル化カテキンが注目されています。 |
| 12. Aids weight loss | ||
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運動をすることで脂肪を燃焼し、体重の減少につながります。しかし、運動を始めてから30分くらいは、脂肪ではなくグリコーゲンという糖の一種がエネルギー源として使われます。そこで、運動前にお茶を飲むと、カフェインの効果によって、脂肪がエネルギー源として優先的に使われ、ダイエット効果が上がります。またカテキンは、脂肪を分解する酵素の働きを強めるので、食事中の飲用にも適しています。 |
注意 1: これら効能は即効性のないものが殆どです。また効果があるからと言って一度に大量に飲むのもおすすめできません。例えば、カテキンなどは、カフェイン同様、胃を刺激します。
これら効能を少しでも意識しつつ、日常的にお茶を飲む習慣をつけることが理想的だと思います。
注意 2: これらは医学的、栄養学的に立証されていますが、あくまでも一般的な情報です。健康上、問題のある方は医師の診断を受けて下さい。
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