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How Wakoucha Is Made: From Steamed Leaf to 9-Stage Roast

How Wakoucha Is Made: From Steamed Leaf to 9-St...

Wakoucha, or Japanese black tea, stands out as a distinctive and versatile tea variety that has grown increasingly popular among tea aficionados. Its unique production process, which involves steaming, oxidizing,...

How Wakoucha Is Made: From Steamed Leaf to 9-St...

Wakoucha, or Japanese black tea, stands out as a distinctive and versatile tea variety that has grown increasingly popular among tea aficionados. Its unique production process, which involves steaming, oxidizing,...

What Is Wakocha? A Complete Guide to Japanese Black Tea

What Is Wakocha? A Complete Guide to Japanese B...

In the vast world of teas, Japanese Wakocha stands out as a unique gem. While Japan is predominantly known for its green teas, such as Matcha and Sencha, Wakocha: Japanese...

What Is Wakocha? A Complete Guide to Japanese B...

In the vast world of teas, Japanese Wakocha stands out as a unique gem. While Japan is predominantly known for its green teas, such as Matcha and Sencha, Wakocha: Japanese...

What Is Fermented Tea Powder? A Complete Beginner's Guide

What Is Fermented Tea Powder? A Complete Beginn...

In recent years, fermented tea powders have emerged from the shadows of their more well-known counterparts, capturing the attention of tea enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers alike. With their rich flavors...

What Is Fermented Tea Powder? A Complete Beginn...

In recent years, fermented tea powders have emerged from the shadows of their more well-known counterparts, capturing the attention of tea enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers alike. With their rich flavors...

How Fermented Tea Powder Is Made: From Tea Leaf to Kurokoji Fermentation

How Fermented Tea Powder Is Made: From Tea Leaf...

Fermented tea, a staple in the realms of ancient and modern wellness, offers a fascinating journey from simple leaf to the intricate flavors of Afterglow (Kurokoji Fermented Tea Powder). This...

How Fermented Tea Powder Is Made: From Tea Leaf...

Fermented tea, a staple in the realms of ancient and modern wellness, offers a fascinating journey from simple leaf to the intricate flavors of Afterglow (Kurokoji Fermented Tea Powder). This...

Is Fermented Tea Powder Good for Gut Health? Understanding Postbiotics and Tea

Is Fermented Tea Powder Good for Gut Health? Un...

In our quest for a healthier lifestyle, gut health often takes center stage. The concept of nurturing our gut microbiome with probiotics and prebiotics has become well-known in recent years....

Is Fermented Tea Powder Good for Gut Health? Un...

In our quest for a healthier lifestyle, gut health often takes center stage. The concept of nurturing our gut microbiome with probiotics and prebiotics has become well-known in recent years....

黑麴原本不是為了做茶?從泡盛、燒酎到 AFTERGLOW 的發酵旅程

黑麴原本不是為了做茶?從泡盛、燒酎到 AFTERGLOW 的發酵旅程

什麼是黑麴茶?認識日本幾乎被遺忘的發酵茶 提到日本茶,大多數人會想到抹茶、煎茶或焙茶。 但在日本茶文化之中,還藏著一種極少人知道的特殊茶類, 黑麴茶(Kurokoji Tea)。 即使在日本本地,它也遠不如抹茶知名。 然而對許多資深茶人而言,黑麴茶卻代表著另一條截然不同的製茶道路。 而在 TEAWERX,我們將這項珍貴工藝重新帶回現代,打造了 AFTERGLOW -  一款以日本黑麴菌發酵製成的單一產地發酵茶粉。 黑麴是什麼? 黑麴(Kurokōji)是一種日本傳統發酵菌。 數百年來,它主要被用於沖繩泡盛(Awamori)與日本燒酎(Shochu)的釀造。 與許多人熟悉的味噌、醬油所使用的黃麴不同,黑麴最大的特色在於能產生豐富的天然有機酸,並創造出獨特而細膩的發酵香氣。 長久以來,它一直是日本酒造文化的重要核心之一。 當酒造工藝遇見茶葉 有一天,製茶職人提出了一個有趣的問題: 如果黑麴能改變穀物的風味,那麼它是否也能改變茶葉? 於是,一項極具挑戰性的工藝誕生了。 在綠茶完成初步製作後,引入黑麴菌進行後發酵。 這個過程並非簡單地「讓茶葉發酵」。 而是透過精準控制溫度、濕度與時間,讓茶葉逐漸產生風味轉化。 原本鮮明的苦澀感被柔化。 茶湯變得更加圓潤。 香氣也展現出與綠茶完全不同的層次。 AFTERGLOW 正是運用這種罕見工藝所誕生的作品。 黑麴茶喝起來像什麼?...

黑麴原本不是為了做茶?從泡盛、燒酎到 AFTERGLOW 的發酵旅程

什麼是黑麴茶?認識日本幾乎被遺忘的發酵茶 提到日本茶,大多數人會想到抹茶、煎茶或焙茶。 但在日本茶文化之中,還藏著一種極少人知道的特殊茶類, 黑麴茶(Kurokoji Tea)。 即使在日本本地,它也遠不如抹茶知名。 然而對許多資深茶人而言,黑麴茶卻代表著另一條截然不同的製茶道路。 而在 TEAWERX,我們將這項珍貴工藝重新帶回現代,打造了 AFTERGLOW -  一款以日本黑麴菌發酵製成的單一產地發酵茶粉。 黑麴是什麼? 黑麴(Kurokōji)是一種日本傳統發酵菌。 數百年來,它主要被用於沖繩泡盛(Awamori)與日本燒酎(Shochu)的釀造。 與許多人熟悉的味噌、醬油所使用的黃麴不同,黑麴最大的特色在於能產生豐富的天然有機酸,並創造出獨特而細膩的發酵香氣。 長久以來,它一直是日本酒造文化的重要核心之一。 當酒造工藝遇見茶葉 有一天,製茶職人提出了一個有趣的問題: 如果黑麴能改變穀物的風味,那麼它是否也能改變茶葉? 於是,一項極具挑戰性的工藝誕生了。 在綠茶完成初步製作後,引入黑麴菌進行後發酵。 這個過程並非簡單地「讓茶葉發酵」。 而是透過精準控制溫度、濕度與時間,讓茶葉逐漸產生風味轉化。 原本鮮明的苦澀感被柔化。 茶湯變得更加圓潤。 香氣也展現出與綠茶完全不同的層次。 AFTERGLOW 正是運用這種罕見工藝所誕生的作品。 黑麴茶喝起來像什麼?...