There are several ways to prepare matcha tea at home, some much easier than others. For casual drinkers, the process is relatively straightforward. Measure out the amount of matcha tea powder you prefer per cup,… Read More
What to do while drinking matcha tea? Just sit and do nothing, of course, except enjoying the flavour of the drink in front of us, the shape of the cup, our inner and outer breath.… Read More
Japanese tea ceremony is likely the best-known of all the food and drink rituals of Asia. The consumption of matcha tea by Japanese is indeed a practice that is many centuries old. But there are… Read More
Medical professionals the world over recommend meditation as a way to improve human health. Not only can generic meditative practices help people relax, they can also bring about a clearing of the mind and an… Read More
There are literally thousands of different beverages in the world, some more popular than others. Even within the relatively small sub-category of teas, there are again many hundreds of varieties, both bitter and sweet, caffeinated… Read More
In Japan, cooks have been using matcha tea powder for centuries, but only now is this aspect of the wonder food gaining traction in the Western world. Remember, too, that one need not use the… Read More
What is it about the Japanese that allows them to outlive everyone else on the planet? Plenty of scientific studies have been conducted with the aim of trying to answer that question. Is there something… Read More
Coffee and tea are among the most popular beverages in the world, but they are about as different as two drinks can be. Of course, there are a few obvious similarities: They are both served… Read More
Exercise and fitness have been around as long as humans have roamed the planet. Modern science is relatively new to the game, with its studies and analyses of the various types of exercise. Studies reveal… Read More
Many non-Japanese know a thing or two about traditional tea ceremony, its history, intricacies and religious origins. However, few people outside Japan have a deep understanding about the esoteric meaning of the practice. Indeed, even… Read More
