Beer and pizza. Milk and cookies. Some flavor pairings are simply legendary. At least for us in the west. In Japan, they have different legendary flavor pairings. Sake and sushi. Matcha and...what? What flavors go well with matcha? One matcha flavor pairing is legendary. But plenty of other flavors go well with this green tea powder, too. Keep reading to learn … [Read more...] about What Flavors Go Well With Matcha? (+Great Food Pairings To Try)
Types Of Green Tea Varieties (A Comprehensive Guide)
Green tea is not just green tea. There actually are many different types of green tea. And each green tea variety has a distinct flavor, aroma, and appearance. But what, exactly, are the differences? What makes matcha different from sencha and both different from Dragon Well and all of them different from kukicha, and so on? More importantly, which ones should … [Read more...] about Types Of Green Tea Varieties (A Comprehensive Guide)
Green Tea After Meals (Why This Can Be A Problem)
Drinking green tea after meals may have some benefits. Some say it aids in digestion. However, it can also hinder the uptake of certain nutrients. Which side wins out? Unfortunately, probably the second. However, you can enjoy green tea at plenty of other times during the day. And there are some other great teas that aid in digestion far more than green … [Read more...] about Green Tea After Meals (Why This Can Be A Problem)
How To Cold Brew Green Tea (Easy Step-By-Step Guide)
Cold brew green tea has a number of benefits. But brewing it is a more involved process. It is not hard, if you know how to cold brew green tea. But it takes a lot more time and requires additional materials. For that reason, I rarely bother. Plus I live in a cold area and like hot tea to help warm me up. But cold tea is great too, and cold brewing is … [Read more...] about How To Cold Brew Green Tea (Easy Step-By-Step Guide)
Gunpowder Green Tea Benefits (And Side Effects)
To me, there is one major benefit of any tea. When you drink more tea, there is a good chance you drink fewer other beverages. Those other beverages are likely to be less healthy. That means you are doing your body good, simply by replacing them with tea. In addition there are many other possible gunpowder tea benefits. None are fully proven, but there is good … [Read more...] about Gunpowder Green Tea Benefits (And Side Effects)
Can Matcha Make You Sick? (7 Surprising Ways It Can)
Do you feel nauseous when you drink matcha? Or even get stomach cramps and diarrhea? Or perhaps you feel dizzy and have a headache? Well, you're not alone. Is it true then? Can matcha make you sick? It can. While most people can drink matcha and feel fine, some are more sensitive to certain components in this green tea powder. And that can leave them with … [Read more...] about Can Matcha Make You Sick? (7 Surprising Ways It Can)
How To Drink Matcha (11 Ways To Enjoy Green Tea Powder)
Does the traditional way of preparing matcha seem like too much work? Or do you simply not like the taste of plain matcha tea? Well, you're in luck. There are many different ways to drink matcha. And below, we will show you how to drink matcha in our 11 favorite ways. We went for variety here, so there should be at least one way of drinking matcha that will … [Read more...] about How To Drink Matcha (11 Ways To Enjoy Green Tea Powder)
How To Store Matcha Powder (Best Ways To Keep It Fresh)
Have you ever had matcha tea made from old powder? It simply does not taste as fresh and delicious. That's why you should use all of your matcha powder within 60 days. But you don't have to. If you know how to store matcha powder properly, it will stay fresh longer. Matcha has a few enemies: oxygen, heat, moisture, and light. Protect it from those and it will … [Read more...] about How To Store Matcha Powder (Best Ways To Keep It Fresh)
How Much Green Tea Should I Drink A Day For The Full Benefits?
By now, we all know green tea is healthy. It seems every week we hear about another possible benefit. But do you actually get those benefits from a single cup of green tea? Or do you have to drink 20 to see any real gain? In other words: how much green tea should I drink a day, in order to reap the full rewards? That's exactly what I'm going to cover … [Read more...] about How Much Green Tea Should I Drink A Day For The Full Benefits?
Why Is Matcha So Expensive? (The Truth Behind The Price)
Matcha green tea powder costs considerably more than other types of tea. Why is matcha so expensive? There are several reasons. I will explain it all below. But first, I want to put things into perspective. If you look at it on a per-cup basis, you pay less per cup of matcha (under $1) than you do for any other healthy drink. Apart from other teas, of … [Read more...] about Why Is Matcha So Expensive? (The Truth Behind The Price)