Matcha Guides
Matcha Gift Set: The Perfect Christmas Gift
Giving matcha as a Christmas gift can be brilliant or completely forgettable. It is brilliant when the set is built around a real use case, coherent tools and...
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Journal
Reflections on ritual, presence, and the objects that ground us
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Spring Detox: Matcha as a Wellness Ally
“Detox” is one of the most misused words in wellness marketing. It often promises that a powder, juice or short reset can somehow “clean” the body in a few...
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Is Matcha a Miracle Product? (Spoiler: No)
No, matcha is not a miracle product. Sorry to disappoint you. If you landed here hoping to read that matcha would transform your health, help you lose 10 kilos...
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Hojicha: The Roasted Japanese Tea Nobody Knows About (Yet)
If you've been paying attention to the Japanese tea world, you've probably heard of matcha. It's everywhere: in cafés, all over Instagram, in latte recipes.
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Comparisons & Reviews
Hojicha vs Matcha: Two Teas, Two Worlds
Hojicha and matcha. Two Japanese names, two teas from the same plant, and yet two completely different experiences.
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Japanese Culture
Ichigo Ichie: The Japanese Art of the Present Moment
What Is Ichigo Ichie? In Japanese, ichigo ichie (一期一会) translates literally to "one time, one meeting.
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Japanese Culture
Omotenashi: Japanese Hospitality and Tea Culture
What Is Omotenashi? The word omotenashi is often translated as "Japanese hospitality," but that translation falls a bit short.
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Japanese Culture
Seasonality in Japan: How the Seasons Influence Tea
The Concept of Shun: Everything in Its Time In Japanese, shun (旬) refers to the moment when a food is at its peak.
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