Blog & Recipes
February 02, 2024
In the realm of traditional tea ceremonies, few tools are as revered and essential as the bamboo whisk, or "chasen." This unassuming yet elegant utensil has a rich history, dating back centuries, and continues to play a crucial role in the...
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Why on earth would I try to quit coffee? That’s a fair question. Coffee, a dark brown liquid derived from roasted and grounded coffee beans, has practically been ingrained in Western culture since the time the home brewer came to...
READ MORENovember 22, 2023
Green tea has been consumed for centuries in Asia and is well cited in Western literature for its multi-faceted health benefits, from free radical fighting properties to weight management. Recently, a Japanese Canadian, Shige Mineshiba passed away at 113 years...
READ MOREAugust 30, 2023
The modern world is full of distractions and energy drainers, and more people are looking for supplements that can boost their productivity and concentration without overstimulating their central nervous system. Coffee was traditionally the holy grail for most North Americans...
READ MOREMarch 22, 2023
Many of us rely on that second cup of coffee to power us through that mid morning or afternoon slump, not realizing the long-term consequences excess caffeine consumption can cause. Coffee is a diuretic, meaning it causes our bodies to...
READ MOREFebruary 08, 2023
February is conventionally known as a month to celebrate love because of Valentines’ Day. However, there’s often a one-dimensional side to love in the media; implying it’s something that’s reserved for only romantically involved couples. Although it’s wonderful to have...
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