You can easily whip together a healthy, energizing matcha smoothie using mint. Follow this quick matcha smoothie recipe below and if you upload your creating to instagram, don’t forget to tag @healthytokyo! IngredientsCalories per serving (serving size 1 smoothie): 230 Yield: One Smoothie 1 banana, frozen 2 small kiwis or 1 large 1 squeeze of […]
Ingredients Calories per serving (serving size one bar): 190 Yield: 8 large bars or 16 squares 1 2/3 cup of pitted dates 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp ginger powder 2/3 cup almonds (slivered or chopped) 2 tbsp Organic Matcha Classic 2 tbsp coconut butter 1/3 cup coconut flakes 2 tbsp maple syrup Method Add […]
Japanese food is revered around the world for its delicious and subtle flavor combinations, in addition to its beautiful presentation. You are presumably familiar with all manner of Japanese cuisine from sushi to soba, but how much to you know about traditional Japanese sweets, otherwise known as “wagashi”? Today we will be taking a look […]
The top 15 places to experience a matcha tea ceremony in Japan can be hard to find. With many adulterated ceremony’s catered to tourists. In today’s HealthyTOKYO article we will be taking a look at 15 places around Japan where you can enjoy the most traditional matcha tea ceremony for yourself. The Japanese tea ceremony, […]
Matcha vs Green Tea – the terms and flavors of these two teas have infiltrated all sorts of food products over and above the teacup. It can be a commonly held perception these two teas are one in the same. Put simply, they are not. While both matcha and green tea come from the same […]
Aaahhh, the peace and tranquility that comes from drinking Japanese matcha powder. The earthy and creamy goodness is surpassed only by the copious benefits to our health. Matcha is matcha, right? So not true! Knowing where your matcha came from is one of the single most important aspects of matcha drinking. The market is full […]
“Sado”, “Chanoyu”, or simply “Ocha”, are all names for the highly choreographed and ritualized Japanese matcha tea ceremony. The ceremony itself focuses on the preparation and serving of tea made from pure powdered green tea leaves called “matcha”, but there is much more to the ceremony than just drinking this antioxidant rich elixir. Tradition, aesthetics, […]
So you’ve made the leap into the world of matcha but now you’re wondering how to prepare matcha? Hopefully you have sought out the highest quality of organic matcha to maximize not only the nutritional elements but also the taste experience as well. With a few simple tips you can be on the way to […]
Cheap matcha is everywhere, but is the money you are saving worth the loss in quality and benefits? The mystical powder that has been revered for centuries in Japan is now taking the world by storm. Matcha is showing up everywhere these days and the healthful properties it contains are no longer a secret. It […]