It is extremely high in antioxidants, loaded with catechins; which boosts memory, immune system, and concentration. Despite being a large, spontaneous party, the service we received was excellent - special mention to B and the manager on shift at the time. However, as with any food or beverage that contains caffeine, there is a risk of addiction, while certain groups of the population should cut back or avoid caffeine, such as expectant or nursing mothers. Considering that the amount of caffeine in a cup of green tea can vary widely, from 15 to 75 mg depending on a range of factors besides the content indicated on the product label, it is recommended that you try your green tea in small doses as you assess your own response. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu.

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Its low levels of caffeine but high levels of amino acid L-Theanine means that Hojicha is great for those late afternoon tea sessions that help reduce mental and physical stress and lower cortisol levels. It’s actually pretty marvellous how many types of green tea exist purely from variations in harvesting and preparation techniques. Regional weather patterns, rain, proximity to the ocean, elevation all play a role in shaping the nutritional content, flavour, and appearance of Japanese green tea. Owing to the production process, green tea gives a modest caffeine boosts that result in a milder and steady source of stimulation that apparently aids in concentration.

Tea ceremonies were a universal aspect of everyday life in Japan; from feudal lords settling political disputes or forging alliances to its ever-presence in boardrooms and business meetings. It’s not out of the ordinary, in Japan, to consume tea when you are under the weather (then again this seems like a given! Brewing Aracha tea involves all parts of the tea leaf, including the stems, veins, leaf hairs and bits of broken-down leaf. We made adjustments to our meal and the kitchen was able to sort these out no problem without a massive delay on the food.

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Lots of seating indoors is available but it does get very busy, so at certain times it make sense to book. For reference, regular Sencha leaves are unshaded and Gyokuro leaves go through about 20 days of shading, with Kabusecha receiving 10-14 days of shade. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.

Gyokuro is grown only once a year in specific tea plantations – which makes it one of the most expensive teas on the market.