is a type of
green tea, composed of the dust, tea buds and small leaves that are left behind after processing
Gyokuro
is a type of shaded green tea from Japan. It differs from the standard ''sencha'' (a classic unshaded green tea) in being grown under the shade rather than the full sun. The name "gyokuro" translates as "jewel dew" (or "jade dew"). While most s ...
or
Sencha
is a type of Japanese ''ryokucha'' (, green tea) which is prepared by infusing the processed whole tea leaves in hot water. This is as opposed to matcha (), powdered Japanese green tea, where the green tea powder is mixed with hot water and t ...
. Konacha is cheaper than Sencha and is often served at sushi restaurants. It is also marketed as .
Konacha has a strong flavor and is therefore good for use in cooking.
[Tokunaga, Mutsuko. ''New Tastes in Green Tea: A Novel Flavor for Familiar Drinks, Dishes, and Desserts''.]
See also
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List of Japanese teas
References
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