There are many more types of tea than the ones that appear in Western supermarkets. Nearly everyone is familiar with black, green and white tea, since chain grocery stores carry all three kinds and coffee… Read More
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The 14 Things to Know about Buying Matcha Tea
Japanese matcha tea is world renowned for its taste as well as for its nutritional properties. Consumers, especially those in Western nations to which match tea is a relatively new product, should acquaint themselves with… Read More
Get Your Black Belt in Tea: Master These Matcha Tea FAQ
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
Comparing the Different Grades of Matcha Tea
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
Tea Culture Around the World
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
The Origin of Japanese Tea Ceremony
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
Etiquette for Guests during Japanese Tea Ceremony
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
How to Prepare Matcha Tea at Home
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
Tea Leaf Reading: The 5 Best Books about Tea
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
The 5 Ways Meditation Can Improve Your Health
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