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Malawi Back to School Fundraising Campaign for Rare Charity

Tea School / October 5, 2020

Malawi Back to School Fundraising Campaign for Rare Charity

40+ Resources to Learn About Tea and Become a Tea Expert

Tea School / August 11, 2020

40+ Resources to Learn About Tea and Become a Tea Expert

Caffeine in White Tea: Myth-Busting and Facts

Tea School / March 9, 2020

Caffeine in White Tea: Myth-Busting and Facts

Matcha vs Green Tea – Learn About Their Differences

Tea School / September 6, 2019

Matcha vs Green Tea – Learn About Their Differences

What to Choose When You Want to Switch from Coffee to Tea + GIVEAWAY!

Tea School / July 19, 2019

What to Choose When You Want to Switch from Coffee to Tea + GIVEAWAY!

3 Simple Ways to Flavor Matcha

Matcha, Tea School / May 9, 2019

3 Simple Ways to Flavor Matcha

Green Tea Tasting: Comparing Teabags from Mass Market Brands

Tea School / March 29, 2018

Green Tea Tasting: Comparing Teabags from Mass Market Brands

Top 7 Tea Tools and Accessories

Tea School / August 16, 2017

Top 7 Tea Tools and Accessories

Tea History: A Short Story

Tea School / May 18, 2017

Tea History: A Short Story

Matcha Basics

Matcha, Tea School / May 1, 2017

Matcha Basics

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Adaptogenic Protein Matcha Overnight Oats 🤯 (th

Adaptogenic Protein Matcha Overnight Oats 🤯 (this was my breakfast on this #matchamonday) .⁣
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I’ve been eyeing this plant-based protein powder for a while because I love @foursigmatic products and this one has so many benefits! It has 5 mushroom extracts + 2 adaptogens (including Ashwagandha, which I loooove!), it has no fillers, it’s organic and unflavored. If you use protein powders, I can’t recommend this one enough.⁣
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Now, back to my delicious breakfast... I added a scoop of protein powder to my Matcha overnight oats making it a healthy powerhouse 💪🏼🍵💚and oh my it tasted good!⁣
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Would you like to see the recipe? Let me know 👇🏼

An ode to tea:⁣ Perplexed by nature and how you

An ode to tea:⁣
Perplexed by nature and how you come to exist.⁣
So immature yet curious, you find me.⁣
You wrap me and my senses are immersed in what never will seize to be.⁣
I find peace in your warmth, you found forever in me.⁣
- D

Hey tea friends! It’s been a while since I showe

Hey tea friends! It’s been a while since I showed up on my feed... so why not introduce myself to those who recently joined.⁣⁣
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I’m Daniela and I’m a Tea Sommelier. I have a blog where I create tea-based recipes and share some articles about tea for those who want to get deeper into it or are starting to get curious about it. ⁣⁣
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One of my favorite things is cooking, baking and creating drinks with tea!⁣⁣
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💫Here are a few random things about me:⁣⁣
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🪡 Although I haven’t done it in a while, I’m a pattern cutter for womenswear.⁣⁣
👫 I have 2 kids.⁣⁣
🇬🇧 I lived in London for a bit.⁣⁣
🛶 Boats make me sick.⁣⁣
🔢I’m good with numbers, and writing is so hard for me!
🩰 Never even close to pro levels, but I took ballet classes and love it!⁣⁣
🏑 I played field hockey for over 10 years.⁣⁣
🌍 I speak 3 languages fluently (+2 bits and pieces)⁣⁣
🙊 Never had a pet.⁣⁣
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Can you share something random about you with me? ☺️⁣
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📸: @brendarobles

What is your preferred brewing style?⁣ Do you en

What is your preferred brewing style?⁣
Do you enjoy brewing tea in a gaiwan, mug, teacup, pot? ⁣
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I was mostly doing ‘western brewing’ and couldn’t find enough time to have many gong fu sessions. It always felt like too much of a time commitment... but since lockdown last March I started doing it every day.⁣
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I end up drinking so much more tea! I fill a thermos with hot water and run through it in no time by steeping and re steeping tea using a gaiwan.⁣ So the answer to my question for me today, is by far my gaiwan!⁣
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Has your brewing style changed through this past year?

For this #matchamonday I want to share the 3 key t

For this #matchamonday I want to share the 3 key things that you need to make a perfect Matcha latte.⁣
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- A good quality Matcha. This is a make it or break it factor. ⁣
- Water at the right temperature: 175 F to prepare the Matcha base.⁣
- Last but never least, a great milk that froths well, tastes amazing and doesn’t have unnecessary additives. ⁣
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Since I’m all about non-dairy milk, I experiment a lot and try different plant based alternatives. I wasn’t drinking too much almond milk because I found that it didn’t froth so well, until I found @mooala_koala . ⁣
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Please look at that froth 🤩! (plus it is organic). Excited to find a great unsweetened almond milk that makes amazing lattes!⁣
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#ad #mooala #plantbases #ambcollab #hermooalaalmond #ambmooala

✨New Recipe on the blog (link in bio): Double Ea

✨New Recipe on the blog (link in bio): Double Earl Grey Linzer cookies, just in time for the holidays!⁣
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Why double? These cookies are made with Earl Grey tea leaves and filled with a homemade low-calorie Earl Grey jelly.⁣
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Sounds complicated? Not at all! The Earl Grey jelly is extremely easy and quick to make and the cookies are pretty straightforward. ⁣
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The thing is, this combo is killer. I was blown away by the pronounced Earl Grey flavor and deliciousness of these Linzer cookies. A must try!⁣
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Will you be making these? Let me know and tag me when you do!

It is GIVEAWAY season!!! 💫 (and this one is ope

Happy #matchamonday friends! ⁣ ⁣ I’m trying

Happy #matchamonday friends! ⁣
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I’m trying out a new Matcha today, Ujitawara Special by @naokimatcha . It is a blend from Tencha made of Uji Hikari and Samidori cultivars. It is a wonderfully sweet and mellow Matcha, with a smooth mouthfeel and balanced umami. Excellent to drink on its own.⁣
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For those who specifically ask for good Matcha on @amazon , go for Naoki. It’s hard to find good Matcha there in between so much ‘Matcha noise’ and cheap quality ones.⁣
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Where are you storing your open Matcha? I keep mine in the fridge, I find it stays fresh longer. Just make sure it is properly sealed

Have you ever tried tea from New Zealand? 🇳🇿

Have you ever tried tea from New Zealand? 🇳🇿⁣
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This one is called Waikato Black tea and it’s from @zealongtea estate in Hamilton, NZ (I got it from @rareteacompany ). The climate there is very foggy, it has lots of rainfall, and ideal temperatures with enough sunshine for tea plants to thrive.⁣
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It is a very memorable tea. It is full bodied, but smooth and it has some minerality, honey and yamminess to it too. I absolutely loved it and would definitely recommend it! 😍 I’m enjoying it so much this Fall...⁣
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Also, I was so intrigued about its production and location that I started looking into Zealong Estate. They have a beautiful website and they also produce Green tea, Oolong and some herbals. The estate looks amazing and they offer tours too!

🍵 Nothing like straight Matcha for an afternoon

🍵 Nothing like straight Matcha for an afternoon pick me up! 💪🏼⁣
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I’ve never been able to drink coffee nor I wanted to, but I would have loved to know Matcha before I did because I love the calm energy it provides (would have been so helpful during college years!).⁣
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💡How to make Matcha? Start by sifting 1-2 scoops of Matcha (measured with a chashaku) or 1 tsp and add a bit of water at 175 F. Use your chasen (whisk) to incorporate all the Matcha powder and water using a circular motion. Then whisk vigorously doing ‘M’ or ‘W’ shapes to create froth. Finally, slowly add more water according to your thickness preference. Easy!⁣
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If you drink coffee and Matcha how do both energy boosts compare?⁣

Tea and cheese pairing 🧀🍵⁣ ⁣ This one wa

Tea and cheese pairing 🧀🍵⁣
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This one was a fun one! Remember that Earl Grey low-carb jelly I made a while back? (𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘪𝘰 𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘨). Well, I paired my favorite cheese, Manchego with the jelly and it was a pair made in heaven! ⁣
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This duo was divine! Earl Grey tea jelly + cheese & crackers is a simple yet sophisticated and gourmet idea for an appetizer/snack during the holidays. ⁣
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The Earl Grey jelly is so easy to make that you’ll be surprised! It makes a wonderful gift too.⁣
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🔸 What’s your favorite tea & cheese pairing?

Craving a Hojicha yoghurt cake... (recipe ➡️ l

Craving a Hojicha yoghurt cake... (recipe ➡️ link in bio)⁣
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Have you baked with Hojicha powder? I am obsessed with it! After trying sweet and savory recipes with it I think it works much better for sweets. ⁣
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This cake recipe is a super simple, yet delicious and moist. I baked the base yoghurt cake during my whole childhood. After meeting Hojicha powder, I had to incorporate it and upgraded this classic version to me.⁣
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It is so gooooood! 😍 (tip: try using Monkfruit instead of sugar 😉)

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