If you grew up in 1980s America, you might remember time-lapsed commercials with chia pets growing to the catchphrase “Ch-ch-ch-chia!” What a lot of folks didn’t know back then was that chia seeds are highly nutritious, and an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. Recently they have become quite trendy within the health community. People […]
Matcha Whisk Review: Coastal Tea Company Matcha Tea Whisk & Bamboo Chasen Alternative
Company: Coastal Tea Company Whisk Type: Mechanical Price: $19 Click here to get this matcha whisk Matcha Whisk Review For my daily matcha ritual, I have one of three methods to get the matcha powder mixed with water: Traditional bamboo chasen: Add a little hot water, start whisking, pour in remaining water Shaker bottle: Add matcha, hot […]
Matcha Cocktail Recipe: Derek’s Matcha Mule
I’ve been experimenting with using different spirits to mix up matcha cocktails. This is my favorite recipe so far. It has a spicy earthy flavor, the ginger and matcha complement each other nicely. This recipe was inspired by the Matcha Mule recipe mentioned on Eater (14 Excellent Cocktails That Prove Matcha Isn’t Just for Tea). That recipe used […]
Matcha Expert Interview: Dr. Genko and Yasu Tano of First Harvest Tea
Matcha experts Dr. Genko Tano and Yasu Tano are a father and son team at First Harvest Tea. They are dedicated to creating and selling the best possible Matcha tea products. As a native of Japan, growing up on a farm, Genko learned about sustainable agriculture, eating real foods and healthful living. His ancestors grew […]