Chanoyu: The way of the Tea

After writing an 8 page paper on Japanese Tea ceremonies I have decided to incorporate the way of the tea (Chanoyu) into my life. =] There are 3 types of teas; Whipped, Boiled, and Steeped. The whipped tea is made from tea powder and is often stirred with milk to make a latte consistency. Japanese Green Powder Tea is also known as Matcha. Boiled tea and Steeped tea both use either loose tea or tea bags. I picked these up from Whole Foods:

White tea with rose. A loose tea you can steep with a Tea ball. It has a very delicate and light flavor.

 *white teas pack the most antioxidants* 

Powdered Green Tea. This has a very rich, creamy, earthy flavor... (add a lot of honey if you have a sugary palet). Rishi brand sells them in individual packets. You can pour them into a water bottle for instant Green Tea on-the-go or you can whisk (whip) the powder into hot milk and cream with a little bit of honey. (A simple whipped green tea)

My long-time favorite: Chai tea. Chai Tea is usually a mixture of black tea with great spices like clove and cinnamon. The clove flavor is deliciously detectable. Publix sells pre-made Chai Tea that you can mix directly with milk. I prefer to mix it with almond milk. Just use equal parts milk and Chai. (serve hot or pour over ice to serve cold)

Drink tea to the sounds of Bonobo <3