Matcha tea is relatively new to the Western world, though it is well known in Asia. Many who are new to drinking matcha tea want to know about its cultivation, chemical composition, the right time… Read More
The world is awash in tea culture, tea tradition and tea history. Wars have been fought over tea, mass migrations have taken place as a result of failed tea harvests, and the world’s economy counts… Read More
Wabi-Sabi is the Japanese idea of beauty. As an aesthetic notion, it has influenced Japanese life and culture for centuries. From the crafting of vases and tea bowls for matcha, to painting and writing, into… Read More
Japanese people are a scientific anomaly in many ways. While they enjoy the longest life span of any nation on earth, the country’s rates of alcoholism, smoking and stress are also quite high. Many experts… Read More
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
