Science has been discovering new and innovative ways to prevent disease for millennia now. As a result, there are many different ways to treat health problems and there are numerous alternative medicines out there. Alternate remedies include using brown sugar to cure heartburn and using corn syrup to deal with nausea, as well as other […]
This aromatic soup is really good, and you can expect a rich, creamy result. We are using ginger, garlic and coriander for fresh flavours, and these ingredients are found in various Asian cuisines. We are also using coconut milk which is popular in Southeast Asia, and matcha green tea which ties all the flavours together […]
The Chinese studied green tea centuries ago. They came to understand the medicinal benefits of green tea. Nowadays the world as a whole understands that drinking green tea has a lot of benefits. The Chinese still use it to cure headaches and depression. Green tea has been used to cure these ailments and more for […]
There are some things that Zen monks don’t know about, but one thing they definitely do know is how to live a long and stress-free life. One secret to this is the great drink matcha green tea. Matcha green tea is definitely the in thing right now. It you’re not drinking it you’re missing out […]
Brownies are always good but if you want to make brownies with a gourmet, decadent touch, consider this recipe. We are using white chocolate, matcha green tea powder, almond and vanilla to give these brownies a fantastic taste. Try one (or two!) of these with a cup of tea or coffee, or serve one with […]
What is Matcha? Matcha green tea is a high quality powdered green tea that is used for several different purposes. It is grown exclusively in Japan and has a high price tag. It has a bit of a bitter taste to it but not so bad it puts you off. The taste will draw you […]
This unusual recipe teams pasta and a basic butter, cheese and garlic sauce with a hint of green tea. This interesting fusion recipe certainly makes a change from spaghetti Bolognese or carbonara, and you will be surprised how well the delicate matcha flavour complements the other ingredients. Add some chicken or shrimp to the dish […]
The oldest tea found in Japan is Matcha. It was brought back to Kyoto (Uji) in the 9th century by Buddhist monks returning from the Jin Chan monastery in China. The highest quality matcha is still cultivated and grown in Uji, along with all the rest of the top quality teas in Japan. Matcha is […]
Raindrop cake, which is also known as Japanese water cake or mizu shingen mochi, is one of the most stunning looking desserts you can get. It looks like a raindrop and tastes sweet and smooth. Raindrop cake is traditionally made with agar (kanten) rather than gelatin but for the most translucent look agar works best […]
Matcha green tea has been a popular drink for centuries. It may very well be one of the oldest drinks in the world. Have you ever been curious as to why matcha has been so popular for so long? For a start studies have shown the numerous health benefits of drinking matcha green tea. It […]