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The Magic of Peach Oolong Tea When summer peaches meet the mineral complexity of premium oolong tea, something truly magical happens. At ICHA TEA, our Peach Oolong represents this perfect balance with careful blending that celebrates both the sophisticated character of Tie Guan Yin oolong and the...

Finding Balance - How Matcha Green Tea Can Help  Sugar is pretty addictive. It lurks around in so many forms and it's been refined to be even sweeter and more tempting than ever. Like in many areas of our lives, building a balanced relationship, in this case with sweets takes effort and some cre...

The Perfect Storm - The Matcha Crisis  Imagine waking up to discover one of the cornerstones to your morning ritual, your favourite brand of matcha has suddenly become endangered. No, we're not being dramatic. The global matcha shortage is real. It is affecting everyone from casual drinkers to d...

After staring at screens all day, your eyes sore, your head throbs, and stress tightens your shoulders, some modern problems seek ancient solutions. Enter chrysanthemum tea, this golden herbal tea was once treasured by Chinese royalty to help longevity and clear vision. It is a 3,000-year-old rem...

The Ancient Tradition That Transforms Tea Into an Experience In a world that constantly pushes us toward convenience and speed, the traditional Chinese practice of Gongfu Cha (功夫茶) offers a refreshing reset. This method of tea preparation celebrates mindfulness, precision, and the unfolding jour...

Origins and Evolution of the Chinese Tea Ceremony When we sip tea prepared through the meticulous process known as Gongfu Cha, we're participating in a tradition that stretches back through centuries of Chinese cultural history. This elaborate approach to tea preparation transcends mere beverage...

The warm weather has arrived, and with it comes the need for refreshing beverages that energize without weighing you down. Enter matcha – the vibrant green Japanese tea powder that offers the perfect balance of energizing caffeine and calming L-theanine. Unlike coffee's jittery rush, matcha provi...

Toronto's Tea Renaissance Toronto's tea scene has transformed dramatically, evolving from standard café offerings into a rich collection of authentic tea experiences. This cultural renaissance reflects the city's multicultural identity, with traditional Asian tea ceremonies and modern bubble tea...

When we talk about matcha at ICHA TEA, customers often ask us: "Do Japanese people actually drink matcha the traditional way, or is it just for tourists?" The question reveals a common misconception that matcha might be more of a cultural artifact than a living part of Japanese daily life. The re...