Kinjyo Jirushi Konbu Cha won awards from the Ministry of Aquaculture of Japan and Osaka City Government. This is a savory tea made from dried konbu (seaweed) powder. You can drink it by just adding hot water. Since it has a touch of saltiness, some people use it in cooking to replace salt. The konbu (kelp) is known for containing an abundance of fibers, iodine, calcium, minerals, vitamins and iron. The charm of the Japanese women's black hair and skin is said to be related to the hormones secreted by the thyroid gland. Drinking this tea on a regular basis will help to regulate your hormone production and keep your skin and hair beautiful. This tea can also be used as a flavoring for cooking. In Japan, Konbu (kelp) is often seen at celebrating occasions to symbolize felicity. This is because the sound 'konbu' is similar to the word 'yorokobu' which means 'to rejoice' in Japanese.