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SEIKA UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE FOR MANGA STUDIES
Chie Yamada, Yui Miura, Markley
Patricia | |   | Green
tea contains the following chemicals beneficial for your health. |
| Various
effects of important chemicals contained in green tea |
Catechin
| astringency/bitterness
of the tea has sterilizing power, regulates intestinal action. Reduces risks of
food poisoning, cancer, and other life-style related diseases. | Amino
Acid
(Theanine) | mellowness
of the tea Theanine is an amino acid found only in the leaves of the tea plant
(Camellia sinensis). It moderates the effects of caffeine; it reduces mental and
physical stress to produce feelings of relaxation. Highest grade teas contain
more amounts of this amino acid. | Caffeine | bitterness
of the tea stimulates the central nervous system; temporarily wards off fatigue
and drowsiness; restores alertness; has a diuretic effect | Vitamin
C | Prevents
colds, effective in clearing the skin, contains about three times as much vitamin
C as spinach contains. Moreover, vitamin C found in tea can tolerate more heat. | Vitamin
A | Moistens
the skin, strengthens the respiratory and digestive systems. Tea contains ten
times as much carotene (chemical that acts similarly as vitamin A in the body)
found in carrots. However, vitamin A is not water soluble. | Vitamin
E | anti-aging
chemical. Insoluble in water. | Fluorine | a
toothpaste ingredient, prevents cavity | Minerals | Regulates
metabolism. |
| The
healthier the better! |
About
60‾70% of health-beneficial nutrients found in tea leaves remain in the leaves
after infusions as several of these chemicals 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 drink maccha (matcha).
How
to prepare delicious Maccha (Matcha) |
| First
Method of reusing used up tea leaves |
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is "mottainai" to throw away used up leaves after infusions, full of
beneficial nutrients! Here are some methods to recycle leaves after infusions. |
Green
Tea Furikake
(enjoy by sprinkling over rice) | <Ingredients>
Used
up tea leaves/a dash of salt/sakura ebi (dried up shrimp), jako (tiny dried fish),
tarako (fish eggs), sesame seeds, etc. | <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. |
|  | Simple
Recipe!
Simply
combine cooked rice with used up tea leaves!! Enjoy a little gourmet at home! |
| Method
Two: 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!
Tea
is a healthy drink …abundant in nutrients…
However, do not merely consume
it as a "health drink," rather, enjoy its unique taste every day.
Green
tea will not bring about significant changes in a single day,but it is a daily
miracle drink that maintains and regulates our health over time. |
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Green
Tea Cafe "Maiko Tea Boutique"
Introducing Maiko Boutique
Relaxation: relish with quality green tea.
Of course, our menu includes not only maccha 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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