the bottled high-end green tea that aims to tap into the global market. The luxury gyokuro tea will hit the shelves with a price tag of 27,000 yen ($206) for a 500-milliliter bottle, including tax.

There are several varieties of Japanese green tea. Matcha, sencha ... other popular varieties include gyokuro and hojicha. Each varies in how they are cultivated, which impacts taste, aroma ...

Japanese green tea is known for its umami ... For example, I like to use less than 2 grams in a cup for a Gyokuro green tea.

Making tea is easy. Basically, all you need is a drinking vessel, hot water and plant bits. I prefer loose-leaf tea over ...