sencha – Dina's Tea Notes

Unrefined Tea and Tea Byproducts

In the production of tea, there are many steps. The first steps will produce a tea that could possibly be sold and consumed just as it is. They usually aren’t, but there are a few exceptions that have been popping up on the tea market as of late. In Japanese, these are called aracha orContinue reading “Unrefined Tea and Tea Byproducts”

Sencha Pasta Recipe

Italy and Japan meet for a unique culinary experience 🙂

The Season’s First Harvest

Let’s explore the facts and lore behind the spring tea harvest in Japan!

Matcha and Beyond: Culinary Tea powder Applications

I’m sure most of you have at least heard of matcha. It’s become very trendy in many coffee shops and even in cosmetics. Of course, it’s been around for centuries in Japan and had more of a connection to Buddhist monks and ceremonial applications than to lattes and cakes. Although learning the historic and culturalContinue reading “Matcha and Beyond: Culinary Tea powder Applications”