Turn Healthy Habits into a "Gift." The Perfect "Tea Gift" for Ochugen (Midyear Gift-Giving)
Department stores are starting to set up their Ochugen (mid-year gift) corners, and many of us are wondering what to give this year to the people we're grateful to.
Gifts with strong personal taste can be tricky to choose, but going too safe can feel a little uninspired, too — it's a tough balance.
As a gift that people of any age or gender are likely to enjoy, why not consider KOTOSHINA's "Organic Green Tea" for this year's Ochugen?
What Is KOTOSHINA's Organic Green Tea?
KOTOSHINA's green tea is made from the same Uji, Kyoto tea leaves used in our skincare products.
Because our products are crafted with an unwavering focus on quality all the way back to the tea garden, it goes without saying that the tea itself is delicious.
As organic tea leaves from a JAS-certified organic tea garden, it also makes a wonderful gift for those with discerning taste.
It's well loved for its aroma, reminiscent of Uji's beautiful natural surroundings, and its clean, refreshing flavor.
The Wonderful Health Benefits of Green Tea
Green tea is rich in catechins, a type of polyphenol.
Catechins are what give tea its bitterness, but they also help suppress the activity of free radicals in the body, and by helping curb rises in blood pressure and blood sugar, they can contribute to preventing lifestyle-related diseases.
One notable trait of catechins is their strong "binding" ability. They can bind to cavity-causing bacteria to prevent them from multiplying, bind to viruses to help limit their entry into the body, and bind to harmful bacteria in the gut to help balance the intestinal environment — offering a range of benefits that support overall health.
They're also known to help slow the absorption of fat and cholesterol, making them useful for weight management as well.
Green tea is also rich in vitamin C. Since vitamin C has antioxidant properties too, it works alongside catechins to help support immune function.
Vitamin C is also well known as a "beauty vitamin," helping support youthful, healthy-looking skin.
Give the Ones You Care About a Delicious, Healthy "Green Tea Habit"
These days, it's easy to grab a bottle of green tea on the go, but bottled green tea often contains additives and tends to be much less concentrated.
If you're drinking it for the health benefits, we recommend taking the extra step of brewing it properly from tea leaves.
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Organic Green Tea — 3-Variety Set
¥6,328 (tax included) ※ Box included
KOTOSHINA's "Organic Green Tea 3-Variety Set" comes in generously sized triangular tea bags that preserve the full flavor of the leaves, making it easy to brew.
This set — perfect as an Ochugen gift — includes three varieties of organic green tea from Uji, Kyoto (organic hojicha, organic sencha, and organic cold-brew gyokuro), packaged in an original box made using spent tea leaves. A 5-variety set and a 2-variety set are also available.
Carefully cultivated in Uji's organic tea gardens, KOTOSHINA's green tea is known for its fresh aroma and mellow, easy-drinking flavor. The sencha includes matcha powder for added richness, without any bitterness.
Whether it's your morning cup, an after-meal tea break, or something to serve guests, this tea set fits beautifully into all kinds of moments.
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Organic Green Tea — 5-Variety Set
¥10,280 (tax included) ※ Box included
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Organic Green Tea — 2-Variety Set
¥4,060 (tax included) ※ Box included
With health-consciousness on the rise, a green tea known for its health benefits is sure to bring a smile to just about anyone.
Why not send a green tea set as a way to express your everyday gratitude, along with your wishes for their continued health and wellbeing?
