This is the best matcha I have ever had so that really says everything I could say about it. THANK YOU
Great Matcha. Nice to try some new ones and I really like the planting and harvesting information.
September 25, 2022
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August 27, 2022
One medium cup of orange juice provides almost 100% of your daily recommended Vitamin C.
However, it also contains several other vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin A, calcium, folate, and iron.
Vitamin C helps to support our immune systems, and helps with gum health, wound healing, and bone formation.
Meanwhile, Matcha fortifies the immune system and limits the invasion and growth of viruses and bacteria in the body, improves your heart health and oral health.
August 23, 2022
PREPARATION
Yuzu can be found in most grocery stores or corner delis.
Yuzu is a sour and aromatic citrus fruit, very high in antioxidants and Vitamin C. The taste is often described as a blend between lime and grapefruit.
Curiously, this fruit may provide several benefits, including reducing inflammation and promoting heart health.
August 09, 2022
PREPARATION
1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.July 22, 2022
The roasting process does not affect the tea’s health benefits but instead burns away bitterness and caffeine.
Hojicha is LOW in caffeine-containing only 7.7mg
Roasted green tea is wonderful to drink after meals or in the evening.
While the warmth and savory aroma is calming, it’s the presence of L-Theanine that contributes to hojicha’s relaxing effects.
L-Theanine is an amino acid present in green tea that can ease symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety.
Vitamin C contained within Hojicha roasted green tea works to lighten dark spots on the skin that are caused by acne scars and also to undo skin damage.
Vitamin C can also lighten the dark spots caused by age, as well as prevent wrinkles and restore the elasticity of the skin that is lost over time.
The polyphenols that green tea contains have antiviral properties that assist in killing bacteria.
Hojicha roasted green tea also contains vitamins (Vitamin A, C, and E) that are known to fight against the common cold, regulate the immune system, prevent scurvy, and even reverse the effects of a compromised immune system.
Studies have also found that hojicha may lower the risk of cancer by blocking carcinogens and inhibiting cancer cell growth.
The catechins in green tea help regulate blood pressure and cholesterol. This lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases, strokes, and inflammation of major arteries. But that’s not all – green tea also contains Vitamin E, an important component, which aids in preventing blood clots.
Catechins found in hojicha roasted green tea boosts the body’s metabolism, which promotes weight loss and increases your body’s calorie use, leading to fat burn.
Hojicha is also known to help improve oral health thanks to the polyphenols contained in its leaves. The antioxidant EGCG, present in all green teas, aids in preventing cavities and bad breath.
The polyphenols in green tea reduce the occurrence of gingivitis and gum disease from developing.
The very same polyphenols that prevent inflammatory gum diseases can also aid those who suffer from the aches and pains of arthritis.
Hojicha roasted green tea will not only decrease inflammation in the joints but also prevent further damage to those joints.
July 18, 2022
Enjoy every moment and every sensation while sipping your tea.
The water in this tea was once a cloud that felt in the form of rain and came down perhaps from the mountain in form of a river.
Now this water is in your cup, transformed into a delicious tea.
The same water, also helped the tea tree to grow.
Now drink the tea and think that the cloud, the rain, and the river are part of this cup of tea.
This tea and this water are beautiful gifts from the Universe and from the Earth.
July 08, 2022
When we speak of tea and meditation, the two words are almost inseparable. Many centuries ago when tea culture was being spread in the far east, it was not uncommon for Buddhist monks in Tibet to drink large quantities of pu-erh, and Zen monks in Japan to do the same with Matcha in order to stay awake during long meditation hours. It's the ritual of brewing tea while at the same time practicing mindfulness and meditation.
PREPARING THE TEA. Pay attention to each movement and every step. Clear your mind from thoughts.
THE SPACE. This could be any space, but dedicating it to the experience is essential. Make sure to put away all the things you don't need at this moment, visually they distract you from your peace.
TAKE TIME TO APPRECIATE THE TEA. Connect with it. Imagine where it came from. Smell it.
DRINKING THE TEA. Be aware of your movements, your thoughts, the ways that you feel. Acknowledge it and let it go. Each moment is fleeting.
July 06, 2022
"Canarino" in Italian literally means canary, but don't worry, we are not going to bake sweet Tweety in the oven :) This is just the name Italians use for a herbal tea everyone makes at home when they had far too much food and want to help their digestion. This is one of many "nonna's remedies", i rimedi della nonna, and require just a good lemon and some bay leaves.
Adding Green Tea to this beverage enhances the natural property of the lemon zest and the bay leaves, giving a boost of antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and vitamins.
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June 29, 2022
June 15, 2022
INGREDIENTS:
• 4 mint leaves, divided
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• 1 ounce Hennessy cognac
• 2 ounces freshly brewed Sorate Hojicha tea, chilled
• Splash of soda (optional)
HOW TO MAKE IT
1. Gather the ingredients.
2. In a mixing glass, add 3 mint leaves, and simple syrup and mix very well.
3. Add the Hennessy cognac and fresh Sorate Hojicha tea and mix a little more.
4. Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.
5. Garnish with a mint leaf.
6. Serve and enjoy.
TIPS
To get the most flavor out of your tea leaves, brew it with hot water then chill it. Follow the recommended brewing time on the package at first. You can always make adjustments to suit your taste.
June 14, 2022
June 02, 2022
"Mindfulness training may improve emotion regulation by changing the way our brain responds to what we’re afraid of and reminding us that it is no longer threatening." Gunes Sevinc, PhD
The Massachusetts General Hospital researched how mindfulness practice training changes the brain structure in only 8 weeks.
Subjects 18 to 50 years of age were recruited via public transportation advertisements for stress-reduction programs.
They were required to have had minimal prior experience with meditation or yoga practice.
Mindfulness meditation and mindful daily rituals
have been proposed to provide an optimal condition for exposure therapy because it involves experiencing the present moment with an open, curious and non-reactive mindset. Numerous studies have documented that mindfulness meditation programs are useful for reducing anxiety.
"Fear and anxiety have a habitual component to them – the memory of something that provoked fear in the past will trigger a habitual fear response when we are reminded of the event, even if there is no direct threat at the present."
Sara Lazar, PhD
This is the best matcha I have ever had so that really says everything I could say about it. THANK YOU
Great Matcha. Nice to try some new ones and I really like the planting and harvesting information.