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Is Matcha Good for You? Benefits, Caffeine, and How to Drink It Daily
Matcha is often praised as a superfood or a trendy green drink.But is matcha actually good for you — and if so, how should it be enjoyed in everyday life? This article explores the real health benefits of matcha,how its caffeine works di... -
Ryokucha Moments — Everyday Green Tea and the Quiet Rhythm of Japanese Life
When people think of Japanese tea,they often imagine matcha. But in everyday Japanese life,the tea most commonly poured is not matcha —it is ryokucha. What Is Ryokucha? Ryokucha simply means green tea. It refers to loose-leaf green teas ... -
Ceremonial vs Culinary Matcha — A Complete Guide
If you’ve ever stood in front of matcha shelves wonderingWhich one should I choose?you’re not alone. Not all matcha is the same.And using the wrong type often leads people to believe they “don’t like matcha.” In reality, they simply chos... -
What Matcha Really Is — Beyond a Trendy Green Drink
Matcha has become a global trend.From cafés in Los Angeles to wellness studios in Europe,green lattes and matcha desserts are everywhere. But matcha is not new.And it was never meant to be just a drink. Matcha Is Consumed, Not Brewed Unl... -
Quiet Strength — What the Samurai Mind Teaches Modern Life
Quiet Strength — What the Samurai Mind Teaches Modern Life When people think of samurai, they often imagine power, discipline, and intensity.Swords. Armor. Strength under pressure. But the most important quality of the samurai mind was n... -
I Used to Think Repetition Was Boring — I Was Wrong
What repeating the same small actions taught me about calm, focus, and presence. Why Repetition Felt So Boring to Me When I was younger, I believed repetition meant boredom. Doing the same thing again and again felt pointless.I wanted pr... -
My Everyday Matcha Ritual (No Ceremony Required)
How I enjoy matcha daily—without formal tea ceremony, rules, or perfection. My Relationship with Matcha Today I don’t practice formal Japanese tea ceremony anymore.There’s no tatami room, no prescribed sequence, and no concern about doin... -
Confession: I’m Writing a Matcha Book — but I’m a Japanese Tea Ceremony Dropout
Why stepping away from Japanese tea ceremony led me back to matcha, mindfulness, and Zen-inspired wellness. I Have a Confession to Make I’m writing a book about matcha, Zen, and the Japanese tea ceremony —but I’m actually a tea ceremony ...
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