6th Story - Tea and Health
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(C)KYOTO SEIKA UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE FOR MANGA STUDIES
Chie Yamada, Yui Miura, Markley Patricia |
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1st Story : Let's go to Maikonocha |
2nd Story :Tea Picking |
3rd Story :Tea Processing |
4th Story :Tea Varieties |
5th Story :Serving Tea |
6th Story :Tea and Health |
Tea and Health | ||||||||||||||||
Green tea contains the following nutrients beneficial for your health. | ||||||||||||||||
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Various effects of important substances contained in green tea | ||||||||||||||||
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The healthier the better! | ||||||||||||||||
Some of the health-beneficial nutrients found in tea leaves
remain in the leaves after infusions as several of these substances are
water insoluble.
The best way to enjoy the health benefits of green tea is to consume the used up leaves after the infusions, or to drink matcha. ![]() |
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Methods of reusing used up tea leaves | ||||||||||||||||
It is "mottainai" to throw away used up leaves after infusions, full of beneficial nutrients! Here are some methods to recycle leaves after infusions. | ||||||||||||||||
1. Green Tea Furikake (enjoy by sprinkling over rice) | ||||||||||||||||
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Ingredients Used up tea leaves, a dash of salt, sakura ebi (dried up shrimp), jako (tiny dried fish), tarako (fish eggs), sesame seeds, etc. |
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Instructions 1. Microwave the used up tea leaves to evaporate the water 2. Crush the dried up leaves (e.g. in a food processor) 3. Dry-roast the crushed leaves in a frying pan to bring out a pleasant aroma. Add salt and other ingredients depending on your taste. |
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Simple Recipe! Other than cooking, use the tea leaves as fertilizer. We have received positive responses from our customers who try this recycling method. |
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2. Recycling Used up tea leaves | ||||||||||||||||
Other than cooking, use the tea leaves as fertilizer. We have received positive responses from our customers who try this recycling method. | ||||||||||||||||
Green tea, every day! | ||||||||||||||||
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Tea is a healthy drink, abundant in nutrients. However, do not merely consume it as a "health drink" but rather, enjoy its unique taste every day. Green tea will not bring about significant changes in a single day, but as a daily miracle drink it maintains and regulates our health over time. |
Green Tea Cafe "Maiko Tea Boutique" |
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Tea Cafe "Maiko Tea Boutique"
Relax with quality green tea. Of course, our menu includes not only matcha and Gyokuro, but savory original desserts using Japanese green tea. Our Maiko Gallery also exhibits works by local artists. Feel free to drop in and take a moment to taste our delicious green tea. |
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