Tea Brewing question. Help me fill in a few missing details for how to brew the perfect cup of tea. Bonus question: should I trust the instructions printed on the box? [more inside]
posted by brenton on Aug 15, 2009 - 35 answers

Help me make iced green tea that tastes like the stuff at Starbucks. [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Jun 21, 2009 - 18 answers

What ingredient(s) cause the "tangy" astringent aftertaste of Tazo brand Zen green tea? [more inside]
posted by hamsterdam on Jun 3, 2009 - 11 answers

How can I make my own green tea extract (or concentrate)? [more inside]
posted by magnoliasouth on Apr 28, 2009 - 4 answers

Is premium matcha really healthier than other green teas? [more inside]
posted by giggleknickers on Apr 7, 2009 - 11 answers

Will drinking 4 cups a day of green tea, and taking calcium supplements with it give me kidney stones? From what I understand, most kidney stones are caused by oxalate (some in green tea) and calcium combining. But there is much confusion on the nets on this topic.
posted by parallax7d on Nov 11, 2008 - 8 answers

Asking for a friend: Can you translate this (Japanese?) tea package? PDFs here and here. [more inside]
posted by fiercecupcake on Sep 8, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking for good quality matcha to cook with. What are your recommendations for an online retailer in the US (or that ships to the US)?
posted by kepano on Feb 5, 2008 - 2 answers

What kind of green tea is Maccihairi Konacha? [more inside]
posted by JulianDay on Nov 20, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm attempting to find somewhere to buy this Japanese candy and having no luck at all. [more inside]
posted by divka on Aug 1, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm now trying loose leaf green tea instead of supermarket green tea bags. It seems to be coming out weaker. Is that normal? [more inside]
posted by hodyoaten on Dec 15, 2006 - 21 answers

Is drinking green tea giving me a buzz? [more inside]
posted by 10ch on Dec 11, 2006 - 8 answers

My girlfriend brought me back some green tea from Japan to which I've become hopelessly addicted to. Please help me identify it so I can continue to feed my habit! [more inside]
posted by saraswati on Nov 15, 2006 - 18 answers

Our ten year old cat has suddenly decided that she loves cold green tea. Will it do her any harm? Could this be a safe treat for her that's healthier than cat milk? [more inside]
posted by twine42 on Feb 3, 2006 - 23 answers