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Matcha 3 Ways

Matcha 3 Ways Recipes by Bettina's Kitchen. Learn how to make a classic matcha tea, plant-based latte and a two-toned matcha smoothie.

Will Matcha Tea Give Me Energy?

Many of you will know that matcha tea has been consumed by Buddhist monks for hundreds of years to support meditation but, did you know that Samura...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM). Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international health campaign organized by breast cance...

Organic September 2023

It’s hard to believe that it’s September already. September marks the end of summer and back-to-school, and it is also the month that we celebrate...

Practising Mindfulness

It can be easy to rush through life without taking much notice of our surroundings and even our own thoughts and feelings. However, regularly takin...

Matcha Challenge 2023 Results

It’s hard to believe that we have now completed our 4th annual Matcha Challenge, where in the months of January and February, participants commit t...

5 Reasons to Love Matcha

Valentine’s Day is only a few days away and we think it’s the perfect time to show appreciation for our favourite tea. There are so many reasons wh...

Let's talk caffeine: Matcha vs. Coffee

Caffeine has been a hot topic in the news this week. As reported by the BBC, consumer group Which? compared the caffeine in drinks at five big chai...

Baking with Matcha

Matcha isn’t just a tea; it is a wonderfully versatile ingredient that can be used in a wide variety of both savoury and sweet recipes. In fact, yo...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2022

It’s been more than 12 years since my mother was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer, but I can still remember the initial feeling of disbelief, q...

Organic September 2022

It’s that time of year again, Organic September, the month-long campaign aimed at raising awareness of organic products, and the brands, producers ...

What is a chawan and why is it important?

The chawan, translated from Japanese as tea bowl, is the ceramic vessel in which matcha tea is prepared and it has played an important role in Japa...

4 Ways Quality Matcha Supports Healthy Skin

Our skin is the largest organ of our body and plays an important role in protecting our bones, muscles, and internal organs. So, taking good care o...