by Kiyomi | Dec 17, 2022 | Blog Posts, Green Tea, Holistic Health
“The most wonderful time of the year” is here. ‘Tis the season for shiny decorations, more gatherings with friends and loved ones—and extreme fatigue and adrenal exhaustion if you’re not properly prepared. If you feel your blood pressure rising at the...
by Kiyomi | Jan 16, 2022 | Green Tea, Green Tea Recipes, Simple Staples
Would you like to reduce the amount of salt in your healthy diet? Try ‘Matcha’ Spice–it’s salt-free, but it brings a pleasant flavor from the foods you add it to, thanks to the ‘umami’ that Matcha or Sencha powder produces in the...
by Kiyomi | Dec 7, 2021 | Blog Posts, Food, Green Tea, Green Tea Recipes
One of the frequently asked questions is, “Can I cook with green tea powder?” Green tea is actually versatile to use in cooking. Like herbs and spices, once you know what type of foods and how much to use, it is easy to incorporate Green Tea goodness into...
by Kiyomi | Jul 1, 2021 | Blog Posts, Facts and Benefits, Green Tea
Several weeks ago, a famous vegan chef, Chef AJ, interviewed me on her YouTube live show. We received many questions, and among them was a question about the organic status of the decaf Sencha powder. “Is your decaf Sencha powder organic?” “If...
by Kiyomi | Apr 28, 2021 | Blog Posts, Green Tea, Green Tea Pairing
We offer organic blended teas for you if you are craving a unique, good-quality organic blended tea. These tea are all original, crafted to deliver a novel taste treat and goodness for your body and mind: “Morning Green Tea” (major ingredients: Fukamushi Sencha &...
by Kiyomi | Apr 23, 2021 | Blog Posts, Facts and Benefits, Green Tea, Holistic Health
Is your Green Tea organic? Green Tea is now everywhere–grocery stores, natural food stores, Starbucks, tea shops, restaurants, hotels, etc. Green tea is available in various configurations–tea bags, loose leaf, powder, and in a ready-to-drink bottle...
by Kiyomi | Apr 11, 2021 | Blog Posts, Breakfast, Desserts, Food, Green Tea, Green Tea Recipes, Snacks
gluten-free keto-friendly Lazy Sunday Afternoon Matcha Muffin Overview Have a healthy homemade muffin in a few minutes! Have you ever wanted homemade snacks that can be made quickly like “out-of-box” baked goods? If so, try our “gluten-free,...
by Kiyomi | Mar 28, 2021 | Blog Posts, Breakfast, Desserts, Food, Green Tea, Green Tea Recipes
Great with yogurt and granola! This recipe was adopted from “Spring Parfait” developed by Chef Alexis for her Zoom Cooking Class. This session was the second one I took from the classes she offers, and I enjoyed the experience so much! Her recipes use healthy (and...
by Kiyomi | Mar 28, 2021 | Blog Posts, Green Tea, Japan, New Product, News
Throughout the past fall and winter, our beloved “Samurai Tea Master” Mr. Sakamoto and his family were busy preparing the healthiest tea garden to produce superior Gyokuro and Matcha with a richer flavor and a rounder aftertaste. Tea Master, Mr. Sakamoto, made a video...
by Kiyomi | Dec 17, 2020 | Blog Posts, Drinks, Green Tea, Green Tea Recipes
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...
by Kiyomi | Nov 1, 2020 | Blog Posts, Food, Green Tea, Green Tea Recipes
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...
by Kiyomi | Sep 13, 2020 | Blog Posts, Green Tea, Heritage, 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...
