How to Brew Genmaicha Extra Green October 22, 2014Elena Volkova A blend of Matcha and Genmaicha has been popular for decades in Japan as everyday tea. But there are a variety of quality. Our exceptional blend uses a tea ceremony grade of Matcha and quality Genmaicha...
How to Make Matcha Energizing Drink September 04, 2014Elena Volkova Matcha tea is a powerhouse of antioxidants—137 times more antioxidants than plain green tea—and more than found in ginger, blueberry, spinach, and broccoli. Matcha also contains L-theanine, an amino acid, and helps enhance...
"Chado" or the Way of Tea in Japan August 25, 2014Elena Volkova In Japan tea culture came from China and was brought by the monks who studied Zen Buddhism in China. Tea helped them to stay calm and alert during meditations. But...
How Matcha is produced March 30, 2014Elena Volkova The process for producing Matcha tea is time consuming, but the results are worth the time and effort. The youngest leaves are collected by hand once a year in the early spring....
Matcha Zen March 29, 2014Elena Volkova I love tea with a history. Matcha is an ancient method of processing tea in which the raw leaves are steamed and ground to a powder. This type of powdered tea...
How to Brew Matcha January 30, 2014Cindy Nicholas Brewing Matcha powdered tea is very different than steeping the leaves. You should have at least one special tool, a bamboo whisk. Start
Matcha: calm alertness tea January 30, 2014Cindy Nicholas Matcha, the “jade drink,” appeared in China in the 10th Century and by the 12th Century it was imported to Japan. In China, by that time, it was almost forgotten,...