The answer is BOTH! It’s a regional thing: Shiraore is for folks in Kyushu, while those posh folks from Kyoto call it Karigane! Both come under the category “Kukicha” which means “stem” tea. “Karigane” means “wild goose” in Japanese. The beautiful story around the name Karigane is that when the … Continue reading
I often combine my passions and this tea adventure – a combination of tea and food – was no different. Kukicha, a green tea, has great citrus notes that I thought would go well with the fish I was going to make for dinner. The marinade I describe below can … Continue reading
As most regular readers know, I’m a huge fan of Dr. Andrew Weil – the Father of Complementary Medicine. I saw him on the Dr. Oz show a few weeks ago and, once again, he mentioned the addition of tea to a healthy diet. Today I came across his daily … Continue reading
It’s summertime, and kids are thirsty! Persistent, nagging reports of the detrimental health effects of BPA in containers, artificial food coloring, and sweeteners have left me wondering how to train my kids’ palates to enjoy healthier, more natural beverages such as tea and botanical infusions. Kids run the unhealthy drink … Continue reading
I often combine my passions and this tea adventure – a combination of tea and food – was no different. Kukicha, a green tea, has great citrus notes that I thought would go well with the fish I was going to make for dinner. The marinade I describe below can … Continue reading