You may be surprised to learn how many Japanese words you already know. Probably you have heard of “Tofu,” “Sushi,” “Tempura,” etc… These are Japanese words. Yes, they are all … Read More
Useful Japanese Phrases
Kitchen Hacks
Getting a nutritious, tasty dinner on the table is a challenge, especially when you work full time. Getting a nutritious, tasty dinner that four people living in my house all … Read More
How I Anti-Oxidant
Every time I hear the word ‘antioxidant,’ I think of my friend’s daughter. At just three years old, she was already an eager baker, just like her mom. Once, I … Read More
Is Green Tea Really THAT Good for You –and Why, Exactly?
Sometimes, advice for healthy eating makes my head spin. New trends and old advice from trusted sources seem to send me in different directions, and I’m not sure what to … Read More
Save Your Skin with Matcha Rosehip
Do you find yourself staring at the mirror, examining wrinkles, discoloration, or blemishes? One of my family friends told me about Swedish Beauty Secrets by Dr. Paavo Airola, N.D., Ph. D. I … Read More
Gluten Free Matcha Cranberry Snack Mix
My grandmother always made this classic salty snack for the holidays – she called it ‘Nuts and Bolts’ and used the fancy mixed roasted nuts that include Brazil nuts and … Read More
Micro-Resolutions
It’s New Year Resolutions time, and I was dreading it until today! In the past, I’ve done pretty well by picking one small resolution and sticking to it – one … Read More
Smokey-Spicy-Matcha and Cocoa Almonds
I love chocolate, so I was thrilled to get a large jar of cocoa-coated almonds for my birthday from my Dad. These treats are pretty guilt-free, since the cocoa adds … Read More
“Decaf Matcha” Product Review
Do you drink decaf green tea? Are you thinking about purchasing “decaf matcha”? Did I hear you say, “I’ve been looking for decaf matcha for so long but I’m really … Read More
Snowmen Cake Pops
If you love adorable treats and holiday baking but hate using artificial dyes, this is the recipe for you! I used a combination of Sally’s Baking Addiction’s “Lemon Layer Cake … Read More
SEI MEE TEA JAPAN TOUR with TEA HISTORIAN BRUCE RICHARDSON
BRIDGE TO ANOTHER WORLD— SEI MEE TEA JAPAN TOUR with TEA HISTORIAN BRUCE RICHARDSON March 22-29, 2019 DAY 1 Fri 22 Departure JL 069 1:45pm Los Angeles DAY 2 Sat … Read More
Bulletproof Matcha
Have you heard of Bulletproof Coffee? This trend isn’t really new – the original recipe was created and posted online by David Asprey in 2009 — but it continues to … Read More
Can Green Tea Help Kids Eat their Veggies?
Don’t you wish there was a magic wand you could wave over healthy food to make it irresistible to your kids?? (Who am I kidding — I want it for … Read More
Ginger Lime Matcha Dressing
I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate Matcha and powdered Sencha into my daily routine. A little sprinkle here and there really adds up, and I feel like I’m … Read More
Gyokuro vs. Fukamushi Sencha ~ two trendy Japanese teas
As green tea is gaining popularity, more specific names of green tea are used as product names. If you are a tea fan, probably you’ve heard “Gyokuro.” Gyokuro is pronounced … Read More
DIY Green Tea Deodorant
An alternative to the chemical laden deodorants commonly found in the bathroom cupboards of today’s consumers. A Do-It-Yourself, easy to follow Green Tea Deodorant recipe, made with all-natural organic ingredients. Not only will this deodorant keep you smelling good all day long, but it will eliminate a handful of toxins that you are normally exposed to when using unnatural, commercially produced deodorants!