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How to Prepare Japanese Tea at Home

Many things pop up in your mind when people talk about Japan. Some examples are Mt. Fuji, anime, manga, hot springs, Tokyo, and kimono. But not one of those things mentioned surpasses the popularity of Japanese tea. In the past years, Japanese tea has been popularized in different countries, especially matcha. But how do you ...

Viena Abdon

Preparing Japanese tea.

How Is Tea Made and What Are Its Amazing Health Benefits?

Tea aficionados may be surprised to learn that all tea (which doesn’t include herbal teas or tisanes) comes from just one plant — the Camellia sinensis bush. While visiting the Charleston Tea Garden in South Carolina last summer, I discovered that it is the way the leaves are processed that creates different types of teas. How tea ...

Tatiana Denning

A cup of tea.

5 Reasons Why You Should Ditch Coffee for Matcha

Have you ever tried matcha? When people want to work longer hours, many choose to drink coffee to help them stay alert. However, the caffeine in the coffee comes with its own set of disadvantages. For instance, it can increase the blood sugar level in the body as well as trigger a spike in the ...

Raven Montmorency

Powdered matcha.

The Miracle of Matcha Tea

Why do most Japanese monks live a long life? One of the secrets is that they drink matcha tea, a specially-made green tea with a history of hundreds of years. Matcha tea originated in the Sui Dynasty in China (A.D. 581-619) and spread to Japan in the 12th century. Here are some of its benefits. ...

Emma Lu