8 VIRTUES OF BUSHIDO
The unwritten SAMURAI code of conduct, known as BUSHIDO, held that the true warrior must hold that loyalty, courage, veracity, compassion, and honor.
Sorate Celebrates Sakura
In Japan, cherry blossoms are called SAKURA, a special flower for the people and the country.
Cherry blossoms are a symbolic flower of the spring, a time of renewal, and the fleeting nature of life. In fact, the life of flowers is a very short life.
After their beauty peaks around two weeks, the blossoms start to fall.
Matcha Risotto
Creamy risotto meets matcha, with delicious uni and ikura! It all makes such a hearty, satisfying combination!.
8 JAPANESE TRADITIONS FOR A MINDFUL LIFE
In Japan, living a happy and healthy life is not a goal, it is just a habit. For centuries, the Japanese have been transforming day-to-day activities into powerful practices of self-care. Whether cooking, bathing, walking, drinking tea or making flower arrangements, any daily activity can be transformed into a form of meditation that allows happiness and health to enter your life. The secret? Paying attention to everything we do.
Gia Kuan
Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Gia is bilingual in English and Mandarin. Gia graduated with a degree in Media & Communications from the University of Melbourne, Australia and a graduate degree in luxury marketing from Parsons The New School for Design. Gia Kuan is the PR maven behind many of New York fashion’s most popular labels such as Telfar, Area, and Puppets. Kuan found herself drawn to one of her passions: food. She photographed her meals, and interned in the recipe departments of food magazines. “I would be in the test kitchen, filing recipes for the critics”. Gia has lived in Manhattan, New York for the past 8 years.
Matcha Pancakes
These light and fluffy matcha pancakes are served with fruit, greek yogurt, and a drizzle of honey. These pancakes are super easy to make, and the natural green color makes a stunning presentation.
Matcha Margarita
No matter what the weather looks like wherever you are, this cheerful tropical green tea Matcha Margarita will be sure to bring a little sunshine (along with antioxidants, fiber, and healthy fats) into your day. Cheers!
Matcha Cheesecake
This is a creamy and simple cheesecake with the addition of Matcha to give it a taste of the Orient! We added fresh cream and a sprinkle of icing sugar on top with a side of matcha! Lighter than the inevitable-waist-thickening-New York style cheesecakes, this green tea cheesecake is one true piece of sheer decadence.
Linguine with Matcha Sauce and Salmon Belly
Appreciate the beauty of flavor balance with this Grilled Salmon and Matcha Linguine recipe. Salmon has a rich savory flavor and serving it with Matcha Linguine allows the refreshing qualities of the matcha to cut through the richness of the salmon.
Ashlee Harrison
Ashlee helps to spearhead the brand's mission to modernize the ancient ritual of matcha through sleek, ergonomic design and a subscription based platform, and helps the brand align with artist-driven initiatives that align with the company's interests.
Anne Verhallen
Anne Verhallen is a New York-based curator, writer and artist agent. As director of the fine art division at CXA, she has works on projects for many leading artists. She also writes monthly for Arte Fuse.
What is Tea?
Green tea is made using the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant.
At Sorate we specialize in Japanese green tea. We have 10 kinds of green teas and 4 kinds of matcha, thanks to the expertise of our farmers in working the leaves.
Creating your own Daily Ritual
In Japan, tea is more than just a hot drink. It is a very important ritual that has a lot of meaning within the culture. The tea ceremony represents:
- Purity
- Tranquillity
- Respect
- Harmony
Matcha Face Mask
The caffeine and tannins in matcha can help reduce puffy eyes and dark circles, giving you a refreshed look, even if you didn’t get a great night's sleep.
Matcha Vs Coffee
While the caffeine content itself doesn’t vary much between Coffee and Matcha, the way it gets absorbed by the body and brain differ significantly.
