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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 Samurai Warriors also drank...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM). Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international health campaign organized by breast cancer charities to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for...
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 all things organic. Organic September...
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 taking time out or slowing down,...
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 to consuming at least on serving...
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 why we love...
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 chains and says it...
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, you might have...
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, quickly followed by fear...
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 and farmers who supply them to us there...
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 Japanese tea ceremonies since...
