Senbird’s Tea Blog

10 Inspirational Tea Quotes for Mindful Living

In our fast-paced world, finding moments of tranquility and mindfulness can often prove challenging. However, Japanese tea culture offers a peaceful sanctuary steeped in tradition,...

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....

5 Tips for Having Japanese Tea Outdoors

When you’re surrounded by nature's beauty and serenity, there's something truly alluring about sipping your favorite tea outdoors. Sipping Japanese tea in the great outdoors,...

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...

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...

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...

8 Essential Teaware Tools for Every Tea Lover

Tea, which is consumed more than any other beverage in the world (second only to water), is more than just a beverage. It can be...

10 DIY Fun and Easy Ways to Reuse and Recycle Your Tea Tins

Tea tins are a popular option for storing and transporting tea, especially because they keep your tea fresh for longer. But once the tea is...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Meaning of Ichigo Ichie: Making the Most of Every Moment

Ichigo Ichie is a Japanese proverb with many translations. Literally, it means “one time, one meeting”, but can be translated as “one lifetime, one encounter”...

Japanese Soba Salad Dressing Recipe

If you're a fan of Japanese sesame salad dressing, then you'll definitely love our nutty and creamy soba salad dressing made with Sobacha buckwheat tea!...

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...

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...

Japanese Cast Iron Tea Kettles: A History of the Tetsubin

You may have heard or seen Japanese tea lovers refer to a tetsubin (鉄瓶, which means ‘iron kettle’) but may not have been entirely sure...

4 Ways to Brew Loose Leaf Tea Without an Infuser

The world of tea becomes so much more vast once you begin to consider loose leaf tea options. Having a cup of loose leaf tea...

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...

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...

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...

Strawberry Cream Matcha Shortbread Bars Recipe

Matcha is versatile in many recipes and is a perfect pair with anything creamy. This Strawberry Cream Matcha Shortbread Bars Recipe is inspired by panna...

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...

4 Health Benefits of Mugicha Barley Tea

Mugicha (麦茶), or barley tea, is made from roasted barley that is delicious both hot or cold. In particular, in many East Asian countries such...

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...

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...

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...

Meditate With Tea Podcast (Episode 3): Ghanta/Mantra Meditation

At Senbird, we want to inspire more moments of reflection and gratitude for a healthy and happy lifestyle. Just in time for March Mindfulness month,...

Meditate With Tea Podcast (Episode 2): Tea Meditation

At Senbird, we want to inspire more moments of reflection and gratitude for a healthy and happy lifestyle. Just in time for March Mindfulness month,...

Meditate With Tea Podcast (Episode 1): Belly Breathing

At Senbird, we want to inspire more moments of reflection and gratitude for a healthy and happy lifestyle. Just in time for March Mindfulness month,...

Matcha Cupcakes with Matcha Cream Cheese Frosting

Treat yourself or your friends and family with this simple and delicious matcha cupcakes recipe! They are the perfect baking project for an afternoon snack...

Ochazuke Green Tea Over Rice Recipe

Ochazuke (お茶漬け), or green tea over rice is a Japanese comfort food consisting of steamed rice submerged into a broth or green tea. It has...

7 Healthy Caffeine-Free Herbal Teas For Natural Detox

Herbal teas, or tisanes, have been enjoyed for centuries, and it’s not surprising that the refreshing, caffeine-free beverage continues to be a daily ritual for...

How to Meditate With Tea

Tea has been an integral part of monastic life for centuries in Japan. Meditation with tea allows the mind to stay awake. This meditation with...

The Best Gift Guide for Japanese Tea Lovers

Whether it's for a good friend's birthday, or a special gift to colleagues if you're not sure what to get them, why not choose the...

Matcha Shortbread Cookies with Milk Glaze

If you are an avid lover of matcha like us at Senbird, then these matcha shortbread cookies are sure to be your next favorite thing...

The Origin of The Name “Tea”

Have you ever wondered how the name "Tea" came to fruition? The word "Tea" is used by all English speakers, however, the word for tea...

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...

Where Tea Originated: A Brief History Of Tea In China, Japan and the West

The earliest appearance of tea in history comes from the Chinese anecdote of Shen Nong (Shennong, the founder of agriculture and Chinese medicine), who ate...

Matcha Bubble Milk Tea Recipe

Treat yourself to a creamy and energizing Matcha bubble milk tea! This is similar to your favorite matcha latte recipe, except with the addition of...

Hojicha Bubble Milk Tea

Bubble milk tea originates from Taiwan but has since grown in popularity all around the world. Though there are many different versions of milk tea,...

Matcha Apple Pie Overnight Oats Recipe

Re-create the delicious aroma and taste of an apple pie with a dash of matcha powder for an extra pick-me-up to start your morning! Our...

How to Use a Kyusu or Traditional Japanese Teapot

A kyusu, sometimes spelled kyuusu, is a traditional Japanese teapot used for brewing Japanese green tea. The most common type of kyusu comes with a...

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...

3 Healthy and Caffeine-Free Japanese Herbal Teas

It has been proven that tea has numerous health benefits like reducing the risk of heart disease, weight loss, protecting your bones, and is a...

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...

Matcha Strawberry Jam Recipe (No Pectin or Gelatin)

Who would have guessed that matcha and strawberry jam would be so delicious? With this recipe, you only need four simple ingredients -- no need...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Vanilla Matcha Hot Chocolate Recipe

With the cold weather here to stay, try this sweet and creamy Vanilla Matcha Hot Chocolate recipe for a warm treat. One delicious cup has...

How to Avoid Microplastics In Your Tea

Although a majority of tea bags are made from paper, some brands have been manufacturing plastic tea bags. Recent studies have found that opting for...

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...

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...

4 Health Benefits of Sobacha Buckwheat Tea

With its fragrant aroma and nutty sweet flavor, sobacha buckwheat tea is a popular tea with plenty of health benefits. Unlike many other teas, sobacha...

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...

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...

3 Traditional Japanese Tea Houses to Visit in Kyoto

The Japanese tea ceremony, often called Chanoyu, Chado, or Sado in Japanese is the ritual of preparing and serving tea. The tea ceremony emphasizes the...

Iced Japanese Teas at Wagyu x Japan Food Town

3 Green Tea and Cheese Pairings That Are Surprisingly Delicious

In Japan, green tea is often served with various types of snacks and food. Most commonly, tea is paired with sweets and desserts. In contrast,...

4 Health Benefits of Matcha Green Tea Powder

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...

Shizuoka’s Secret: The Best Green Tea in Japan

The traditions surrounding the growth and production of Japanese green tea go back hundreds of years, but the green tea from Shizuoka—an area responsible for...

How to Brew Green Tea with a Yuzamashi

Brewing Japanese green tea is a delicate process, each step crucial in ensuring that the tea is prepared to bring out the best flavor and...

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...

A Green Tea Lover’s Paradise: Shizuoka, Japan

Located nearly midway between Osaka and Tokyo, lies Shizuoka, a hidden gem among Japan's more popular travel destinations.  From the gentle ocean waves of the...

5 Health Benefits of Kuromamecha Black Soybean Tea

Kuromamecha is a nutty, sweet black soybean tea made from roasted black soybeans. After roasting, the beans can be left in bean form or ground...

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...

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

6 Health Benefits of Gyokuro Green Tea

How to Practice Mindfulness With Tea

Green Tea Whiskey Cocktail with Ginseng Recipe

The 4 Health Benefits of Drinking Tea