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Dashi (broth), rice, tea, coffee. The deliciousness of Japanese cuisine isn't just supported by its ingredients. In fact, "water" is also a crucial element that influences the taste. By understandi...
The Reason Hojicha Aromas Differ: It's Not the Tea Leaves, It's the Water
Even though it's the same houjicha, the aroma and sweetness are different. The reason for this might not be the tea leaves, but the water. We'll introduce the relationship between houjicha and soft...
Even with the same eggs and the same dashi, the taste of chawanmushi can differ. The reason might be the water. We'll explore the relationship between Japanese cuisine and soft water, and tips for ...
Why Soba Dipping Sauce Tastes Different in Thailand: It's Not the Soy Sauce, It's the "Water"
When you make soba or mentsuyu in Thailand, do you ever feel like the taste isn't quite the same as what you're used to in Japan? The reason might not be the soy sauce or dashi, but the water. This...
Why Coffee Tastes Different in Thailand: It's Not Just the Beans, Water Plays a Role Too
Have you ever noticed that coffee in Thailand tastes different from the coffee you drank in Japan, even when using the same beans? The difference might not just be in the coffee beans, but also rel...
Why Dashi Tastes Different in Thailand: It's Actually the Water, Not the Kombu or Bonito Flakes
Kombu and bonito flakes aren't the only ingredients that determine the taste of dashi. We'll explain why Japanese food tastes different in Thailand and the effect of soft water on dashi.
Not just rice. The reason why miso soup made with Onsen-sui 99 is delicious.
The taste of miso soup is determined not only by the miso and dashi. In fact, water is also a crucial element. Let's explore the relationship between Japanese cuisine and Onsen-sui 99, an ultra-sof...
You may sometimes feel that the taste of Japanese rice cooked in Thailand is different from that in Japan. The reason might not be the rice itself, but the water. This article explains the relation...
Why Japanese Tea Doesn't Taste Good in Thailand | It's Actually the Water, Not the Tea Leaves
The taste of Japanese tea isn't solely determined by the tea leaves. We'll explain the difference in water between Thailand and Japan, and how super-soft water affects the umami and aroma of Japane...
Even when using soy sauce and miso brought from Japan, the taste of dishes in Thailand somehow isn't the same as in Japan. The surprising reason might be the "water."