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    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 ...
    December 16, 2025
  • Matcha

    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...
    December 16, 2025
  • Matcha

    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...
    December 16, 2025
  • Zen

    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 ...
    December 12, 2025
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