"Health starts with a cup of tea" In recent years, due to growing health consciousness of Japanese tea, the export volume has increased by about 2.5 times in the past 10 years. Japanese tea contains a lot of polyphenols, which have various benefits such as regulating blood cholesterol, reducing body fat, and having antioxidant and antibacterial properties. In addition, theanine , a type of amino acid, is said to promote relaxation. "How to brew Japanese tea" 1st. Cup Brew with lukewarm water to enjoy the original flavor of Japanese tea. 2nd Cup Brew with ice and water in a wine glass to enjoy the aroma and sweetness of Japanese tea. 3rd Cup Brew with hot water to bring out bitterness and astringency. Enjoy the pairing of Japanese sweets(Wagashi) with the bitterness and astringency of tea.