matcha

Japan's famous green tea, matcha, has captured the hearts and palates of tea enthusiasts around the world. More than just a beverage, this drink is a cultural symbol that embodies the essence of Japanese traditions. From its vibrant green color to its unique preparation methods, it […]

Suruga is considered to be one of the shining pearls of Shizuoka Prefecture, and we here at Arigato Travel couldn’t agree more. One of the area’s original provinces, Suruga is known not only for its abundance of natural beauty but also for its deep-rooted culture and […]

Welcome to the final segment of our four-part series on notable tea regions in Japan! In this post, we land in Kyoto Prefecture’s Uji region to experience the cultural heart and history of tea in Japan. If you are just now joining us, check out our […]

Picture this: waking up on a morning, getting ready for the day and heading to the kitchen to cook with Japanese Green Tea. Yes you read it correctly folks - cooking with Japanese green tea. Whether it be Hojicha, Matcha, Sencha, Gyokuro (to name a few) […]

Congratulations! You’re about to attend your first Japanese tea ceremony. Or, maybe it has simply been a long time since you’ve been to a ceremony, and a few reminders regarding basic tearoom protocol would be useful? Depending on the context, the ceremony you attend could be […]

Kyoto is a city that is as rich in its wealth of food and drinks as it is in its traditional culture and history. Whether you’re after local delicacies or searching for a quintessentially Japanese beverage, Kyoto has something to suit everyone’s palate. However, with so […]

Now, who said ice cream is not healthy? Objection! It can be with a little green tea magic and I’m here today to blow your mind away!  Matcha and some vanilla ice cream. Ice cream is among the absolute best matcha flavour pairings, so yes, that’s […]

We are in the middle of hot summer and we all need something cold and yummy to beat the heat. One of the all-time favorite ice creams is matcha, where every bite takes you to picture the green tea fields of Japan. Aside from its exotic […]

The Japanese love affair with tea stretches back over a millennium. This illustrates that the tea here is more than just another drink. Teas are a staple part of Japanese culture. So much so that you can find vending machines at every corner dispensing bottles at […]

Do you love green tea? Yes? Ok great! Then here is another question that’s a no brainer. Do you love Matcha? Like who doesn't, right?  A fun fact before we move on. Did you know the colour green has a healing power in which, to the […]