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If you’ve been confused about how matcha should taste or have struggled to identify the flavors that you like in a matcha, our article gives you all the information you need.

“T e a    i s    t h e    e l i x i r    o f    l i f e” Eisai (12th-century Japanese monk)     Feel refreshed and energized by experiencing the delight of matcha green tea in the morning.   Drinking matcha in...

Choosing the right matcha depends on what you want from the tea. If you just want the health benefits, then culinary grade matcha is the best option. Culinary grade matcha is significantly cheaper than ceremonial grade matcha but it can taste unpleasantly bitter when consumed by itself with hot water....

Matcha tea is the ideal drink for those with a busy lifestyle due to its incomparable health benefits as well as being a delicious addition to any day.   No matter what you are working hard to achieve in life, making a cup of matcha also offers a moment for...

At Saihōji, we understand that many people enjoy drinking matcha for its renowned health benefits. The health and nutritional benefits of matcha have long preceded its ‘superfood’ status and have been known in Japan since ancient times. 8th Century Zen priest Eisai described matcha as “the ultimate mental and medical...