Heaven of Tea

As the summer heat rises, we all search for a cool and refreshing sip to soothe our body and mind. Take a few moments to steep and ice a pitcher of green tea and you’ll be set for the summer. Beyond the refreshing flavor and cooling effect, iced green tea offers incredible health benefits. From [...]

As spring settles in and the sun shines brightly, you might be reaching for a hat or an umbrella to escape the strong rays. Similarly, Gyokuro, one of the finest green teas, is grown and harvested with care and caution from the sun. The delicate bushes are shaded by bamboo or straw shades during the [...]

Our society seems to be on a never-ending quest for the fountain of youth, experimenting with beauty creams, fad diets and intense exercise routines, etc. Yet one of the many keys to unlocking a long, vibrant life can be found in a pot of tea.
According to WITN, an Eastern North Carolina news site, Juanita Black [...]

This weekend there’s a good chance you will be firing up the grill and celebrating Father’s Day with an outdoor eating extravaganza. But this year, why not treat dear old dad to a grilling experience out of his world, literally. Instead of opting for that standard spice rub, try a tea rub.
Grilled chicken gets a [...]

To create an ultimate indulgence, restaurants, bakeries, chocolatiers and tea shops are pairing chocolate with matcha, the Japanese green tea powder hand-made from the youngest Gyokuro leaves. If you’ve ever treated your taste buds to a scoop of green tea ice cream, then you will understand how the earthy matcha pairs perfectly with the sweetness [...]