Blog Contents
Here is a table of contents of our blog so that you can find an article of your interest more easily. You might also want to visit “For The Thirsty Mind FAQ” to find empowering facts. Enjoy reading over a good cup of tea!
Matcha Cheesecake
Ingredients 1/2 c sugar1 Tbsp. Matcha powder*1 envelope (0.25 oz) unflavored gelatine powder1 c Boiling water1 (8 oz) package Cream cheese, softened1 c Sour cream1 tsp. vanilla Directions Combine sugar, MATCHA powder, and gelatin in medium bowl. Add boiling...
Genmaicha Matcha Chocolate
Ingredients 8 oz white chocolate melting wafers (we used Dolci Frutta® White Shell 8 oz) 1/2 c flaxseed meal 1 tsp. MATCHA powder 1/2 c Genmaicha loose leaf tea or Hojicha2tea Directions 1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.2. Mix flaxseed meal and Matcha...
Matcha Margarita Jello
Ingredients In a container, mix well: 1/2 c “Margarita Mix”1 tsp. Rice vinegar1 envelope Gelatine In a separate bowl, mix well: 1/2 tsp. Matcha1/2 c Hot water Directions Add the hot matcha liquid to Margarita mixture and stir well until Gelatine dissolves...
Free Online Tea Class
We are happy to announce our online course is up and running! This online course is completely free for you to deepen your knowledge about tea, with a focus on green tea’s healthy aspects.FREE Online Course “For The Thirsty Mind”This course consists...
Roasted Brown Rice Powder Drink for Digestive Health
Recently, I received a product inquiry from a good customer of ours, who has been experiencing lots of abdomen discomfort, a huge amount of bloating and gas, after the colorectal surgery he went through four years ago. His doctors think it may be a small bacterial...
Delicious Iced Matcha Lemon
Iced Matcha Lemon is simple and delicious but it is so healthy. This healthy matcha drink quenches your thirst and hydrates your system with Green Tea antioxidants and fresh Vitamin C. It’s a great drink to enjoy year-round. “The Blythe Cricket ” is...
BETTER Matcha Latte than anything Starbucks has to offer
Looking for a better matcha latte? Matcha and green tea latte have become a staple for the health-conscious. But, as with almost everything, not all the matcha latte and green tea latte are the same. What’s the difference? The differences include its nutritious...
Hojicha Apple Puff Pastry Squares
One of our favorites to enjoy in a chilly evening is Hojicha powder tea. Our Hojicha powder tea uses organic tea leaves especially dark roasted just for us in Japan. If you love the warm roasted aroma of Hojicha, try SEI MEE TEA (say-me-tea) organic Hojicha powder tea...
Hojicha / Matcha Chia Pudding Bar
Prepare the pudding a few days ahead, and serve them with several topping options. It’s a fun way to offer a healthy breakfast or snack for your family. Enjoy both Matcha and Hojicha Chia Pudding!
Blog Contents
Here is a table of contents of our blog so that you can find an article of your interest more easily. You might also want to visit “For The Thirsty Mind FAQ” to find empowering facts. Enjoy reading over a good cup of tea!
Tea Master Who Makes Shade-Grown Tea in Japan
Shade-grown tea in Japan is getting really popular. During our Japan Tea Tour 2019, shown in the above picture, we visited a tea master, Mr. Sakamoto, at his tea farm in Kagoshima, Japan. Our friend and tea maestro, Bruce Richardson, wrote an article about the visit...
Milk and Green Tea
You may have seen or heard this before: “You shouldn’t mix milk with green tea as milk proteins bind with green tea antioxidants and negate the green tea health benefits.” This is what we once believed to be true. But recent studies have discovered...
Living with Cancer
September is a prostate cancer awareness month. We hope this article gives encouragement to the folks who are fighting against prostate cancer. In the last issue, we featured German research conducted on our Sencha powder. I’m grateful many of you have taken the...
Aluminum and Green Tea
Aluminum is one of the essential elements for the root growth and development of tea plants, Camellia sinensis. Thus, aluminum exists naturally in Camellia Sinensis. The toxicity of aluminum is controversial. Some studies suggest aluminum may increase the risk of...