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About Kukicha Roasted Twig tea
My love affair with Japanese Kukicha Roasted Twig tea goes back way further than my obsession with matcha. While matcha makes me feel...
Matcha tea and creativity
In this blog article we explore a link between matcha tea and creativity delving in the science behind it.
Decadent chocolate cake with matcha
This chocolate cake is easy to make at home and it has quickly become our favourite guilt-free dessert to indulge in.
How to make matcha
The whole matcha affair may seem a bit troublesome at first for newcomers into the so called Whipped Tea school.
Japanese matcha tea: power and calm in everything you do
Matcha tea is the most prized amongst green teas as the Queen of all teas and has been worshiped in Japanese tea ceremonies for centuries.
How to choose high quality matcha
With so many options of matcha now available on the market the question becomes how to choose high quality matcha.
Ceramic artist Elena Renker on matcha tea bowls
Ceramic artists Elena Renker on matcha tea bowls
Beautifully imperfect ceramic bowl for matcha
This natural ash, mixed clay, wood fired matcha chawan was created for us by renowned Lithuanian artist Dormante Penkinski.
The Tea Master we met in Japan
When we travelled to Japan in June 2016, experiencing the traditional Japanese tea ceremony was at the top of our list.
Raku museum in Kyoto
Visiting the Raku museum in Kyoto was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan in 2016.
The Book of Tea
In this journal entry we share with you our impressions about the book that inspired us - a century old classic - The Book of Tea.
Wabi-Sabi: the quiet rock'n'roll of 16th century Japan
Simplicity is not so simple, ugly can be beautiful and obfuscation may protect from misinterpretation. Sounds bizarre?
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