The Smart Way to Do Tea Ceremony in Japan Attending a tea ceremony in Tokyo is a must-do event for any visitor. The country’s famous tradition dates back more than 1,000 years and is an… Read More
The 10 Best Places for Tea Ceremony in Tokyo
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How to Make Ginger Tea (and Matcha-Ginger Tea)
Preparing a nice warm cup of ginger tea is an easy and healthy way to spend a few quiet minutes away from the worries of everyday life. Ginger packs plenty of nutritious advantages is relatively… Read More
Is Tea a Diuretic?
Tea enthusiasts often ask about the diuretic properties of their favorite drink. That makes sense because people want to know if something they love might lead to dehydration and other physical effects. To answer the… Read More
Matcha vs Kombucha
Comparing two of the world’s most popular tea drinks, matcha and kombucha, is a bit like comparing apples to oranges. More accurately, it’s like comparing apples to fermented apples that contain a dollop of alcohol… Read More
Chinese vs Japanese Teas
You can always get tea-lovers talking by posing the question: What’s the difference between Japanese and Chinese teas? There are hundreds of related questions based on this one, like “Are Japanese teas better-tasting than Chinese… Read More
Genmaicha Brown Rice Tea: History and Benefits
Genmaicha (which is the Japanese word for ‘brown rice tea’) is a wondrous, and little-known Japanese culinary treat that offers a natural combination of starch, sugar and a nutty flavor in an easy-to-prepare beverage. Not… Read More
Fascinating Facts about the World’s Varieties of Tea
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
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
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 Truth about the Differences between Coffee and Tea
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