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5 Unique Matcha Drink Recipes

Due to its high antioxidant level and nourishing qualities, matcha, a vibrant green tea powder, has caught the attention of people all over the world....

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How to Make Matcha Lemonade

Looking to add a refreshing twist to your traditional lemonade? Consider incorporating our Matcha Otome Powder! Our Matcha Lemonade recipe combines the zest of lemons...

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6 Cold Brewing Tea Tips for Japanese Teas

As the summer heat intensifies, finding ways to stay cool and refreshed becomes essential. Cold brewing Japanese tea is not only a delicious way to...

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How to Make Matcha Banana Bread

Looking to give your traditional banana bread recipe a creative twist? Try including our Matcha Otome Powder! The comforting familiarity of banana bread is combined...

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6 Best Teas for a Sore Throat

As allergy season comes around, many of us are affected by sore throats. A sore throat can make it difficult to talk, swallow, and even...

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10 Different Types of Japanese Tea

Japanese tea culture goes back to the 9th century. 815 CE is when it was first recorded that people in Japan drank tea. Today, Japanese...

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How to Make a Hojicha Latte

Need a comforting drink to enjoy at any time of the day? A hojicha latte may be the perfect drink for you! In Japan and...

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A Guide to Hojicha: Different Types, Benefits & How to Brew

Hojicha Roasted Green tea is a popular tea in Japan known for its fragrant aroma, toasty and nutty flavors and it's soothing benefits. This tea...

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How to Make Matcha With A Bamboo Whisk

From the quality of your matcha powder to the teaware you use, making matcha with a bamboo whisk ensures a smooth, clump-free, and delicious matcha...

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Green Tea and its Uses in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Green tea hasn’t always been just for drinking for enjoyment. It has a vast history of many uses. Made from the leaves of the Camellia...

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How Japanese Matcha Green Tea Powder is Made

Matcha is a green tea powder made from shade-grown grounded Camellia Sinensis tea leaves called tencha. Tencha is a type of green tea that is...

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3 Ways to Use Green Tea Leaves in Your Garden

Drinking a daily cup of green tea can inspire many things in our lives. Whether it is inspiring us to take more moments to slow...

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12 Green Tea Inspired Recipes For Delicious Meals and Desserts

Any green tea lover would agree that not only is green tea a healthy and delicious beverage, it is also the perfect addition to many...

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Ultimate Guide to Japanese Green Tea

Green tea is one of the most popular teas among tea drinkers. Originating from China as a key component of traditional medicine, green tea has...

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Matcha Gin Tonic Cocktail Recipe

Matcha adds an energizing twist to your classic Gin Tonic, making it the perfect summer cocktail. Sip on this light and refreshing cocktail packed with...

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Hojicha Mochi Brownies Recipe

Our friend Fay from @bentographer shares her delightful Hojicha Mochi Brownies made with our Hojicha Powder! A wonderful treat for your friends and family served...

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How To Make Rice Seasoning (Furikake) With Used Green Tea Leaves

What is Furikake? “Furikake” is Japanese rice seasoning, a versatile condiment that is commonly used on rice bowls or in rice balls. Typically, Furikake consists...

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A Guide to Cold Brew and Iced Japanese Teas

Any Japanese tea is delicious both hot or cold, although, during warm weather, it's no surprise that many prefer to drink cold tea. This is...

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How To Make Kooridashi Ice Brewed Gyokuro

Kooridashi Ice Brewed Gyokuro is a fun brewing method that will bring you a new experience in drinking iced Gyokuro, or Japanese shade-grown tea. Depending...

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Health Benefits of Sencha Japanese Green Tea

Sencha or Japanese Green tea has a unique taste and flavor, which some might consider astringent or bitter. Over the years, research has shown that...

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The Caffeine Content in Matcha Green Tea versus Coffee

How does caffeine content in Matcha green tea compared to coffee? It’s important to understand how caffeine affects the body. Caffeine, a naturally occurring compound...

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How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Sencha Green Tea

Sencha is one of the most delicious and aromatic of all green teas. Indeed, it is the most popular green tea in Japan and it...

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Hojicha Milk And Honey Bread Recipe

What's better than soft and fluffy bread? Of course, soft and fluffy sweet hojicha bread! Using milk and honey, each slice is filled with a...

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Matcha Milk And Honey Bread Recipe

Impress your friends and family with this soft and fluffy Matcha Bread! Not only is it a photogenic piece of art you won't be able...

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3 Ways to Make Matcha Without a Whisk

Matcha green tea is a powerhouse of antioxidants. Made from stone-ground first-pick tea buds of the spring season, matcha green tea comes in a powder...

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Sencha Green Tea Guide: Health Benefits, Types, And How To Brew

Sencha, or green tea, is the most popular tea in Japan, representing about 80% of all tea produced in the country.  Japanese green tea is...

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The Growing Popularity of Matcha Green Tea

With impressive health benefits and a rich taste, matcha's popularity has grown over the recent years. For centuries, Japan has been using matcha in tea...

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5 Health Benefits of Genmaicha Brown Rice Green Tea

Genmaicha Brown Rice Green Tea is a popular Japanese green tea that offers numerous impressive health benefits. Typically genmaicha is made from mixing roasted brown...

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How to Prepare Matcha: Usucha vs. Koicha

The origin of matcha powdered green tea is rooted in the practices of Chinese Zen Buddhist monks who used it as a meditation drink. Over...

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How to Make Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte

If you've been searching for a dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan matcha green tea latte, you have come to the right place! After our event at...

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Creamy Matcha Green Tea Popsicles Recipe

Cool down during the hot summer weather with these creamy Matcha Green Tea Popsicles, a sweet and refreshing treat, especially when you need a boost...

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4 Health Benefits of Matcha Green Tea Powder

Shielded from the sunlight for several weeks before harvest, matcha powdered green tea is similar to gyokuro shade-grown green tea in cultivation process. As its name suggests
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8 Health Benefits of Hojicha Roasted Green Tea

With its fragrant aroma and nutty, toasty flavor, hojicha roasted green tea (also known as houjicha) is a popular tea with plenty of health benefits. In...

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Why is Gyokuro Shade-Grown Green Tea Expensive?

It may be quite a shock to many how Gyokuro's price is quite more expensive than some may expect. Even in Japan, though most people...

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Caffeine in Japanese Green Tea

Japanese green teas are popular for their rich flavors and aromatic brews, providing a unique experience in each cup. Each type of tea ranges in...

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Which Green Tea to Drink in the Morning, Afternoon, and Evening?

People often drink green tea throughout the day, including during the evening. Here are our recommendations for the types of Japanese green tea
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6 Health Benefits of Gyokuro Green Tea

Gyokuro shade-grown green tea is well regarded for it’s health benefits. Even in Japan, gyokuro is considered a rare and premium green tea.
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Green Tea Whiskey Cocktail with Ginseng Recipe

Concoct a refreshing cocktail using Senbird’s Ouka Sencha Green Tea and Nikka’s Whiskey.