The Seven Japanese Green Teas: Which to Try, What They Cost, How to Brew Them
Seven Japanese green teas from 62 cents to $4.00 a cup. Which to start with, what each costs, and the water temperature for each.
Japanese Teas
Sencha: What to Buy, What It Costs, and How to Brew It Properly
Sencha costs $0.90 to $1.58 a cup in the US. What to buy, the 70°C rule that fixes bitter tea, and what the steaming grades actually mean.
Hojicha: What to Buy, What It Costs, and Why You Can Drink It at Night
Hojicha runs $0.48 to $2.19 a cup. What to buy, why it’s the easiest Japanese tea to brew, and the one thing no label tells you.
Gyokuro: What a Pot Actually Costs, and Which One to Buy
A pot of gyokuro costs between $1.53 and $9.90 depending on the shop. What to buy, what to pay, and why the price is climbing.
Genmaicha: What It Costs, What to Buy, and the One Thing No Label Tells You
Genmaicha runs $0.42 to $0.80 a cup in the US. What to buy, why it isn’t always the cheap option, and the number no seller publishes.
Hojicha Powder
What It Costs and What to Buy:Hojicha powder is 60 cents a latte at the cheapest shop and a third the price of matcha. What to buy and how to compare units.