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Hot Tea Month
"Tea … is a religion of the art of life."
~ Kakuzo Okakura (1863-1913)
Fancy another cup of tea—perhaps a soothing green? Though tea has been enjoyed since as early as 2700 BC, it wasn’t introduced to the Western world until the early 17th century, when the Dutch East India Company brought back its first shipment of Chinese tea. Today, tea stands as the most popular beverage in the world after water!
Green tea, made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, is unique in that it skips the withering and oxidation processes used to create oolong and black teas. The result is a delightful range of scents and flavors, from light and sweet to fresh and grassy, with some varieties offering a rich, savory umami profile.
Among the most celebrated is matcha—a finely ground green tea made from tencha, leaves cultivated in the shade to develop a naturally sweet aroma. Matcha is integral to the ritual Japanese tea ceremony and is also used to flavor a variety of desserts. From matcha ice cream to Green Tea Truffles, brownies, and even shortbread, this vibrant flavor has inspired countless treats.
The spectrum of green teas is as diverse as it is beautiful, ranging from the light yellow-green of Gyokuro to the warm orange-green of Houjicha. Captured in this tartan, these hues create a striking design fit to grace any tea ceremony. 💚 🖤 💛 🍵
January is hot tea month! Of all the teas enjoyed, green tea is one of the most vibrantly coloured.
Green tea is made from Camellia sinensis leaves that have not undergone the same withering and oxidation process used to make oolong and black tea. Green teas tend to be light and sweet or fresh and grassy, with some exhibiting rich, umami (savoury) flavours.
Tea was first used in China, and in 1191, was introduced to Japan by Myōan Eisai, a Japanese Buddhist priest.
Matcha is a fine ground green tea made from Tencha (a tea cultivated in the shade with a sweet aroma). It is expensive and is primarily used in the ritual Japanese tea ceremony. Matcha is also used to flavour ice cream and other sweets in Japan.
This tartan, designed by Carol A.L. Martin, reflects the various hues of green teas, from the darker mossy colours to the lightest of yellow greens.
For a beautiful compilation of delicious-looking dessert recipes using Matcha, click the green tea!