June 27, 2018
Matcha lattes, matcha ice cream, matcha cakes – we’ve been seeing a lot of these emerald desserts and beverages around lately, but hey, who’s complaining? Matcha literally means ‘powdered tea’ in Japanese – tea leaves are finely ground to form that emerald green powder everyone is obsessed with. Not only is matcha delicious, it also has a multitude of health benefits. With its high levels of antioxidants, matcha helps to […]
June 18, 2018
Nilufer tea is an organic herbal tea that originates from Japan. A popular destination for tourists worldwide, Japan is located in Eastern Asia and renowned for its exquisite food and cuisine, gorgeous scenery (cherry blossoms!!!) and fascinating culture. Speaking of culture, tea is an important factor in Japanese culture, and so is their traditional tea ceremony. Not a lot of people know the inner workings of a traditional Japanese tea […]
May 18, 2018
Let’s talk about cha (茶)! Japan has a unique tea culture steeped in years of tradition, with tea touted to be the Japanese’s regular elixir of life. The nation has refined tea to a great level of artistry and spiritual importance; a culture of devotion and discipline have created tremendous time-honoured traditions and elaborate rituals in celebration of cha. Teas in Japan are unashamedly bold, sometimes bitter, but always layered […]