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 […]
Everyone seems to be going crazy for Matcha tea and putting it in everything they can. But is it really worth joining in the Matcha Tea Party? What’s all the Fuss About? Everyone is obsessed with Matcha at the minute. It’s all over the fashion shows and celebrities are drinking it everywhere. Cafes and restaurants […]
Are you tired of toast and cereal, and looking for new breakfast ideas? This tasty waffle recipe is made with flour, milk, eggs, and other typical waffle ingredients. We are dividing the batter in two and adding vanilla to one half and matcha green tea powder to the other, so each waffle will be half […]
Matcha green tea is becoming more popular than ever. It’s definitely become more popular with people looking to lose a little weight. Matcha green tea has been proven to be effective at helping people lose fat. Obesity is a problem that is becoming a growing concern in several countries. As people gain weight they also […]
The most famous kind of tea in Japan isn’t leafy. It’s the powdered green tea known as Matcha. A good cup of Matcha has a lot of health benefits and is basically a ritual in itself. For over four hundred years Japanese people have been taking part in the tea ceremony called the chanoyu. This […]
Green tea is one of the best flavours of ice cream you can get. It is light, aromatic and really tasty. The best way to enjoy this sweet snack is of course to make your own. You don’t need an ice cream maker to prepare this mouth-watering ice cream. We are using cream, sugar, milk, […]
Matcha is still a pretty new concept in the West. This means that people sometimes mess up and buy low quality Matcha, which leaves more than just a bad taste in their mouths. Matcha has an over 800 year history in Japan and is truly a part of the culture there. Because of this most […]
This unusual drink is made with milk, matcha green tea powder and black sesame, for an exciting, Eastern-inspired taste. Throw in some ice cubes to ensure it is nice and cold, a little vanilla for sweetness, and also consider adding a banana to thicken it up a bit. Some people prefer a little xanthan gum […]