Matcha affogato
Green version of a simple Italian dessert – ice cream floating in a strong espresso. We are letting the coffee go – in favour of matcha, of course! The tea’s intense flavour mixes with subtle, milky ice cream. What makes this an unforgettable treat is also the...
Matcha cheesecake with raspberries
Here comes the treat that introduced matcha to countless food enthusiasts outside Japan (and made them fall in love with it!). Its popularity has been growing in numerous areas of the world. Recently it made its way back to the homeland of green tea, where it's...
Handmade matcha chocolate bars
Extremely easy to make, yet appetizing and unique, these matcha chocolate (matchocolate?!) bars will make a perfect gift for all green tea lovers. You can experiment with the toppings and choose them according to your loved one's preferences. How about beginning with...
Green tea – before or after a meal?
Green tea is famous for its unusual health properties. It is characterized by extremely effective antibacterial, antiviral, stimulating effects. Its beneficial effect on health is due to its complex chemical composition and the content of a myriad of vitamins,...
Green tea and calming effect – truth or myth?
Green tea constitutes a treasury of valuable nutrients and health properties. For whole millennia, it has been considered to be a medicine for the body, mind and soul. Its lovers reach for it for a myriad reasons. Some appreciate its stimulating, metabolism-boosting...
The effect of green tea on blood pressure
Green tea lovers reach for it all over the world for many reasons. Its extract is an extremely strong antioxidant preventing aging processes, improving concentration, and boosting metabolism. Some kinds of green tea, such as matcha powder, can even pose as a...
Who should watch out for green tea consumption?
Green teas are one of the healthiest natural products to include in your daily diet. They perform a strong antioxidant effect, can boast of an effective slimming effect, successfully regulate blood pressure, noticeably improve the condition of the skin, hair and...
Does Japanese green tea contain caffeine?
Green tea enthusiasts reach for their favourite brews for a number of reasons. Some of them are looking for alternatives for coffee, while others are searching for decaffeinated drinks. Does green tea contain caffeine? Yes, although… not all of its kinds! In our...