Mugwort– tag –

Many people want to buy dried mugwort for yomogi mochi, mugwort tea, or yomogi steam therapy but are unsure “where it’s sold” or “which one to choose.” Dried mugwort is hard to find on supermarket shelves, so buying it online or at specialty shops is the basic route. In this article, in Kyoto...

Mugwort tea is a Japanese tea beloved for its young-grass aroma and caffeine-free nature. Using dried mugwort, you can make it simply by decocting it in a teapot or pot. You can also make homemade mugwort tea from fresh mugwort, enjoying it to your taste. In this article, in Kyoto, processing dried vegetables...

Before incorporating mugwort tea, yomogi steam therapy, or yomogi mochi, many people wonder, “Doesn’t mugwort have side effects?” Mugwort is a familiar plant long enjoyed as food and tea, but depending on constitution and intake, there are situations that call for caution. In this article,...

Yomogi mochi (kusa mochi), a classic spring Japanese sweet. Fresh mugwort is in season only in spring, but with dried mugwort you can make yomogi mochi easily any time of year. Since it’s pre-treated and the harshness has been removed, you just rehydrate it and mix it into the dough. In this article, in Kyoto, handling the processing of dried vegetables...

Even without going to a salon, you can enjoy yomogi steam therapy at home if you have the tools and mugwort. Still, many people are unsure “what tools are needed” and “how much mugwort to add and how to proceed.” If you grasp the steps and precautions, you can do it at home with peace of mind...

We explain how to use dried mugwort—from rehydrating and amounts, to popular recipes such as kusa mochi and yomogi dumplings, mugwort tea and mugwort baths, storage methods and best-before dates, and how to choose without going wrong. A Kyoto dried vegetable manufacturer summarizes tips for using up domestic, low-temperature-dried mugwort without waste, at home or commercially.

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Alongside rising health consciousness, the functional food market is expanding rapidly. At its core are the nutrient-rich raw materials called "superfoods." A superfood is a food with excellent nutritional balance that contains many kinds of beneficial components, or one in which a particular beneficial component stands out...

Dried goods are ingredients dried for long-term storage. By removing the moisture, they are characterized by concentrated umami and nutritional components. In Japanese food culture, dried goods have long held an important place. With their excellent shelf stability, the convenience of being usable easily anytime, and their distinctive flavor and texture...

Moringa powder is a health food made by drying and powdering the leaves of moringa, called the "miracle tree." This plant native to India contains over 90 kinds of nutrients, with a good balance of the nutrients our bodies need—vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, amino acids, and more...

Alongside rising health consciousness, interest in superfoods is expanding rapidly. Among them, moringa—called a "nutrient-rich tree"—contains a wide range of nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, and amino acids, and is drawing attention as functional foods, powder products, and green-juice-type...

Mugwort powder (yomogi powder), usable in kusa mochi, mugwort tea, and mugwort bread. Made by drying and powdering the leaves, mugwort powder’s appeal is that it can be mixed directly into dough or drinks without the trouble of rehydrating. Still, many people are unsure “how much to add” and “what uses there are”...

Demand for mugwort is rising markedly. Why is this Japanese herb, long beloved in Japan, now drawing so much attention? Behind it lie rising health consciousness, a reappraisal of Japanese herbs, and the discovery of new uses in the beauty and food industries. Especially since 2024...

When it comes to mugwort quality, what do you think is the most important factor? Many people focus on the words “domestic” and “pesticide-free,” but in fact the biggest factor determining quality is “drying technology.” No matter how fine the mugwort you grow, if nutrition and aroma are lost in the drying process,...

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