What is Kinako and How to Enjoy It
What is kinako? Kinako is a yellow flour made by grinding roasted soy beans used in Japanese cuisine for many years. Kinako, it is said, was loved by the aristocrats...
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What is Kinako and How to Enjoy It
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Genmaicha Matcha Latte Recipe
This Genmaicha Matcha latte is such a bliss. It's lighter and refreshing, which is different from the Matcha Latte you may already know. The fragrant aroma of Genmaicha and...
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Kombu (Kelp), the Role in the Japanese Diet
Do you know what this is? This is called Kombu, a very important ingredient in the Japanese diet. What's Kombu? Kombu (or konbu, as it is...
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Matcha Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
Start your day on a comforting note with this Matcha Pumpkin Spice Latte! This nutritious, creamy drink will make you warm, and be ready in just 5 minutes. There's nothing like...
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Kurikinton, Recipe and History with Chanoyu (Tea Ceremony)
Chestnut season has come here in Japan! You can see a bunch of fresh chestnuts in stores during September and October, with lots of dishes and sweets with chestnuts. Here...
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Simple Peanut Tofu (Jimami Tofu) Recipe
What is Peanut Tofu? Have you heard of "Peanuts Tofu"? You might know Tofu which is a soy-based food that is made from curdling soy milk, but Peanuts Tofu is not...
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Smoked Black Tea Mojito Recipe
To get through the heat wave, do you want a cold drink with a bit of a surprise? Mojito mocktail with smoked black tea is here. It's tangy, frosty, sweet, and...
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Iced Matcha Latte with Mango Recipe
The Drink for Hot Summers When the summer heat wave washed over you, iced tea is the perfect drink to cool you down! If you're missing your usual iced matcha...
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Hojicha & Matcha Ice Cream Bars Recipes
This cold, dreamy Hojicha & Matcha ice creams are the perfect summer time treat to beat the heat. No need to buy special ingredients, and no cooking required. Just grab Hojicha...
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Seasonal Making, Home Remedy from Ume(Japanese plum)
Ume, an Important Plant for a Japanese Life Everyone knows Sakura (Cherry blossoms) is an important and essential part of Japanese lives. How about Ume (Japanese plum)? Did you know...
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Matcha Blueberry Mocktail Recipe
We are in the rainy season in Japan, but the summer is surely coming with blueberries ! This Matcha Blueberry Mocktail is a refreshing and delicious drink that...
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Tips to Make Perfect Cold Brew Black Tea
What's Cold Brewing? Did you know that you don't need hot water to make tea? There is a method of steeping tea called “cold brewing”, where you put tea leaves...
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30 Minute Yomogi Cheese Buns Recipe
Let's make cheese buns from scratch in just about 30 minutes! It’s surprisingly simple to make. Use one bowl, stir well and bake! No yeast, no baking soda needed. Do you know...
