Amacha

Amacha (Japanese甘 茶) is a Japanese type of tea that is made ​​from the grated leaves of Hydrangea, strictly speaking, the spread in Japan subspecies Hydrangea macrophylla var thunbergii.

The tea contains tannins and Dulcin, a sweetener that is 250 times sweeter than sugar. Hence the name Amacha, which translates to " sweet tea " means. Caffeine contains the infusion is not.

The tea is used in the Kanbutsue Mass, the celebration of Buddha's birthday in Japanese Buddhism on April 8.

In addition, the tea is used as a natural remedy, because of its action as an antiallergic agent and to combat periodontal disease.