Why gen Z love matcha

Just step outside; everywhere you look, at least someone is holding a plastic disposable cup filled with something green. Traditionally served hot, matcha is becoming the new drink of choice for Gen Z. So how did a drink made popular during the Tang Dynasty clench the taste buds of America’s internet generation ? Why Gen

What Are the Health Benefits of Matcha?

What Is Matcha? Matcha is a powder made of finely ground green tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant. Its origins can be traced back to ancient China. Farmers grow the plants in the shade for much of the time, boosting chlorophyll and amino acids, which gives the plants their vibrant green color.  Matcha uses the entire tea leaf,

A Busy but Beautiful Birthday for My Ate

June 3rd was all about celebrating my ate! We were so busy the entire day prepping and cooking up a feast for her visitors. But after all the hard work, we finally got to sit down, enjoy a great dinner together, and unwind. The best part? Cap-off the night with some drinks alongside my ate

How Matcha is Produced

A primer on how Japan’s best farmers grow and process matcha. Matcha comes from the same plant that all true teas come from: camellia sinensis, the leaves of which can be made into green tea (unfermented tea; it’s simply steamed and dried), into oolong tea (the leaves partially ferment), and into black tea (fully fermented).