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Third Wave Tea
He removed his long sword, the mark and honour of a samurai, to crawl through a small opening into the chashistu. The room was small with only 2 tatami-mat of space, rustic and minimally decorated in muted colours. In such a space, there is only room for two. The host and the guest. They do not speak, for the noise of the world is plenty. And the ceremony is an escape, however brief, from the world.
Art Is Not a Balanced Equation
The science of the Arts is an interesting concoction. We hear from Stanley his take on commercialising his hobby — a move cited cautiously, fearfully and passionately.
It's Always Day One
The craft of pottery goes back to day one, every day. Singaporean potter, Kim Whye Kee, returns to the same motion of throwing, firing and moulding clay — as always.
Senchado
"The price of this tea is anything from a hundred gold, to half a sen. If you want to drink for free, that is alright too. I'm only sorry I can't let you have it for less." -Baisao
Third Wave: Hojicha
First of the Third Wave Tea series, we explore one of the up and coming tea that is gaining traction around the world — the Hojicha tea.
Matcha Latte
Added with a layer of milk and drizzled with sugar, the matcha latte can be prepared in less than three minutes. This simple beverage packs antioxidants and is a quick on-the-go alternative.
Genmaicha Mousse
A queer and less-known taste, the genmaicha is a union of two classic Japanese flavors — roasted rice and green tea. Together, the genmaicha has an herbaceous taste that is savory and smooth at the same time.
The mousse is our twist to the otherwise nutty taste. When layered with the sponge biscuits and azuki beans, the mousse is instantly a delight to the palate.
The mousse is our twist to the otherwise nutty taste. When layered with the sponge biscuits and azuki beans, the mousse is instantly a delight to the palate.