The world of marketing has created much confusion about the different grades of matcha tea. Before the ad agencies and accountants got involved, there were basically only two grades, ceremonial and everything else. To be… Read More
It is easy to forget that tea plays a part in the traditions and cultures of many countries, not just in China, India and Japan. In France, North America and Australia, there is a distinct… Read More
Many people don’t realize that Japanese tea ceremony actually originated in China long before it appeared in Japan in the 9th century. Tea’s journey from China to Japan is somewhat shrouded in the mists of… Read More
Anyone who attends a tea ceremony, whether they are Japanese citizens or tourists, should know about the formal tea ceremony etiquette. Even in rituals hosted in nations outside Japan, the formal code of conduct is… Read More
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
