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Without a doubt the best place to pick up some nice Gyaru clothes is right in the heart of where it all started from, the fashion epicenter for Gyaru in Tokyo. Tokyo is a big place a very very big place, in fact most people might be surprised to realize that Tokyo actually exists as its own station very big train loop that encompasses what may seem like mini-Tokyo's.
The first place that comes to mind when shopping for clothes in Tokyo is undoubtedly Shibuya with boutique shops and the like that continue and spill over into neighboring Harajuku.
Shibuya is easily accessible by train, the main city loop Yamanote line as well as private and metro lines all have stops in Shibuya. Once you arrive head straight out through the Hachiko exit to enter the main shopping intersection. The main shopping area is concentrated in the Shibuya 109 building and is actually visible from the intersection.
Harajuku is a one stop away on the Yamanote line. if you do decide to walk, all you do is head towards Tower records and continue in that direction towards Harajuku, its a brisk 15min walk and a good way to see more of Shibuya/Harajuku.
The majority of clothing shops in Harajuku is split across 2 streets. The first is Takeshita Dori and the second is the world famous Omote-sando. Takeshita Dori is aimed more at the younger female crowd and is popular with teenagers. Takeshita Dori actually has a good selection of recycled/vintage clothing sellers tucked away in its labyrinth of streets so it pays to do a little exploring.
Those looking for something more international might want to walk down Omote-sando to find most international brands well represented.
As a bonus, Yoyogi park and Meiji Jingu are located right at the top near the Harajuku Yamanote line station and on weekends you will see all sorts of lively characters huddled over the bridge in maid, goth or emo dress ware!
Shibuya and Harajuku is undoubtedly the heart for Gyaru fashion, however if you end up in Osaka Shinsaibashi and Amerika-mura in downtown Osaka comes also highly recommended.
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The Chinese Tea Secrets
As connoisseur of teas, whether real or herbal, a sample of the all natural, organic oolong tea was a refreshing change. A trip to the local coffee house gave me the opportunity to try this Asian delight. The taste was smooth with a small bitter aftertaste that can be remedied by a small splash of crème or milk. The color was a dark yellow or orange and the aroma smelled of an herbal garden in the noon day sun. It was a relaxing cup of tea without the usual overtones of fruit or spice as with some of the Celestial brews that come from Colorado. It was hearty but not with overshadowing added flavors.
Grown in China using traditional, organic methods, the Oolong Tea is becoming more and more popular in the United States. It seems that the taste and aroma is not the only reason people are drinking this powerful liquid. The health benefits of Oolong are numerous and have shown proven results in Japanese studies. The tea is a mixture of black (fermented) tea and green (non-fermented) tea. The two teas are blended together to make a wonderful combination of taste and health benefits. The green tea is shown to reduce oxidants thus reducing the risk for cancer. Cardiovascular disease is also shown in reduction with intake of the green elixir. Research has shown that consumption of Oolong tea in quantities of 4 cups a day is even seen as a control for body weight and obesity. As with any herbal product, the results are different with each individual and should not be used as a sole dietary plan. Exercise and sensible eating should also be used as part of the daily routine.
Health benefits of this Chinese tea
Oolong tea leaves contains catechins, catechins give tea it's bitter taste, 10 - 50% of the catechins in oolong tea is EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) which has especially high anti-oxident properites. ECGC removes oxidised free radicals from our body thus preventing damage to our cells and DNA. The anti-oxidant properties of EGCG are believed to be 100 more times more effective than vitamin C and 25 times more effective than vitamin E.
Green tea contains flavonoids. Flavonoids are plant pigments, the brightly coloured chemical constituents found in most fresh fruits & vegetables. Flavonoids are essential for processing vitamin C, know to help maintain a healthy immune system. A deficiency can result in a tendency to bruise easily. Flavonoids are also needed to maintain capillary walls.
Oolong tea is rich in polyphenols, which have activities consistent with blood pressure–lowering potential. Green tea also contains Gamma Amino Butyric Acid which is thought to lower blood pressure. A study done on a human population in China suggested that habitual tea drinking was related to reduced instances of hypertension (high blood pressure). Another and significant cause of hypertension is angiotension-converting enzyme (ACE), ACE is an enzyme secreted by the kidneys; oolong tea is a natural ACE inhibitor.
The history of the Chinese tea
The history of tea is as long and storied as the history of China itself. One legend states that early emperor Shen Nong required all drinking water be boiled. While traveling to a distant part of his realm, some dried leaves from a bush fell into the water his servants were boiling for him. Shen Nong, a creative scientist, was intrigued by the brown liquid. He took a drink, found himself refreshed, and thus, legend goes, created tea.
Another legend credits ruler Yan Di, who tasted many herbs looking for medicinal cures. An herb he ingested poisoned him, but a drop of water from a tea tree dripped into his mouth and saved him. Tea has long been used as an herbal medicine.
Tea found its way into every stratum of Chinese society. During the Zhou Dynasty, it was a religious offering. Later, the Chinese ate fresh tea leaves as a vegetable. And during the Tang Dynasty, tea shops became popular. Around 765 A.D. the first definitive book on tea, the Ch’a Ching, was written. In it, Lu Yu codified the methods of tea cultivation and preparation. Having been raised by Buddhist monks, Lu Yu’s work was clearly influenced by Zen philosophy and teachings. Missionaries would later introduce this form of tea service to imperial Japan, shaping the creation of the Japanese tea ceremony.
Over several centuries, through exploration and trade, tea eventually spread throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. With it, a distinct culture within each region arose. From British afternoon tea to Russian tea houses, tea infused itself into local customs as it infuses itself into water. Today, tea continues to be the beverage consumed by the largest number of people worldwide.
The varieties of Chinese tea are extensive with many different types grown during each Chinese dynasties in China.
Tea dates back to the West Zhou Period in ancient China, when the Chinese used tea as offerings. Since then, tea leaves were eaten as vegetables, used as medicine, and finally, in the Han dynasty, people boiled the leaves in water, and this new drink became a major commodity. There are almost an infinite number of different kinds of tea, but the three most basic categories are green tea (non-oxidised), oolong tea (semi-oxidised) and black tea (fully oxidised). These teas are usually all made from the same type of plant, the “Camellia Sinensis”, although some teas are flavored with other plants and flowers.
Tea is made through a very long and delicate procedure where young tea leaves are picked, steamed or pan fried, then dried and sifted, and finally distributed to wherever they need to go. The flavor of tea varies depending on how it is prepared.
Many people drink tea because of its health advantages. Tea promotes digestion, is rich in vitamins, and brings a feeling of relaxation when you drink it. Tea is consumed more than any other drink besides water worldwide.
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what is the proper way for the Japanese tea ceremony?
I'm getting a japenese tea set so why not learn this, I thought.
♡There a few steps you should learn for a 'traditional tea ceremony'. Is this what you meant? If so, take a look at these sites, they might be helpful in explaining:
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http://www.kato3.org/chanoyu/guest.html
http://www.kato3.org/chanoyu/hostthin.html
http://www.kato3.org/chanoyu/index.htm
For more info, take a look here:
http://www.bookmice.net/darkchilde/japan/jtea.html
I hope this helps! I live in Japan and one of my favorite things is traditional Japanese tea, 'matcha'! This is an absolutely wonderful experience. To be honest, the only difficult thing about tea ceremony for me is to sit in 'seiza' for long periods of time. I hope you'll enjoy your tea set and learning about the Japanese tea ceremony.♡
☆☆EDIT: Did I misunderstand the question? You asked about the ☆'proper way for the Japanese tea ceremony', so I hope this is the answer you were looking for? If it's not, and you'd just like to brew 'regular' green tea, it's easy! I do it everyday! Most important tip: NEVER OVER-BREW! Green
tea only needs 1 to two minutes brewing time at most (depending on type of tea and personal preference of the tea drinker). If you leave the green tea brewing for too long, it will become bitter.
Finally, green tea leaves can be RE-USED!
In fact some people believe that the second brewing is better than the first! A good green tea will provide at least three infusions. Just bear in mind that with each successive infusion the water should be left in contact with the leaf 20 seconds or so longer than the previous infusion. Don't use boiling water, it ruins the tea in my opinion.
http://japanesefood.about.com/od/greentea/ht/ht_greentea.htm
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