#tea whisk

[hojicha-co]

Kyoto Fog ☁️

Kyoto Fog Try this comforting tea latte with Hojicha Powder and a hint of vanilla.

Full recipe: https://hojicha.co/blogs/recipes/kyoto-fog-hojicha-powder

[tanuki-kimono]

Japanese garden by miniature artist Tatsuya Tanaka, using zundamochi (edamame cake) as bushes, rice as soil, and a chasen (tea whisk) as yukitsuri.

Yukitsuri are bamboo pole+ropes towers placed upon trees to protect them from heavy snowfalls:

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[incompleteninny]

The forty-seventh free, unedited chapter of my upcoming book, “The Heist at Cordia Aquarium” is now available on its website (or click here to read from the beginning).

I have no grand words for this week other than: Ow, my body, my chest. Let Me Breath. Anyways, thank you for looking.

The door to Valerie's office clicks closed, then Avery is alone. Exhaustion weighs on her shoulders and mind, and static sparkles throughout her thoughts. Why am I so restless? She's just another person like me, why did I fall all over myself like that?

Her thoughts seem to reverberate around the empty hallway.

Only ten seconds since and already her heart twists, her body cringes, and her face flushes red. Acted just like a little kid meeting a hero for the first time. Embarrassing.

She forces herself to start walking.

Past the breakroom, past a maintenance hallway, until only a set of double doors stand between her and the rest of the aquarium. She leans in, ready to push through, but the door swings inwards. Her head plonks off the steel and swarming fireflies explode into a frenzy behind clenching eyelids. She slumps against a wall, clutching her head. "Gah! Ooh, ow, ow, ow, ow."

A voice calls out through the expanse of stars. "I'm sorry about that. Are you alright there, lass?"

Avery massages the top of her head; a raw spot, a slowly forming lump now only the size of a marble. "Fine. Fine. I'm, fine." She says.

[...]

[kronize]

Whisk Premium Matcha

[mothbeasts]

A meeting.

[dessert-foodi-li-cious]

Castella & Whisked Tomoshiro no Mukashi Matcha // Anmitsu & Gyokuro Genmaicha

[paulpingminho]

[rabbitcruiser]

International Whisk(e)y Day

Whiskey has a long and venerable history as one of the most recognizable forms of distilled spirits in the world.

The name for Whisk(e)y comes from the Gaelic language, where it was referred to as Uisce na Beatha, which means ‘The Water of Life’. It wasn’t long before the name was shortened to Uisce (Merely “Water”) and then the pronunciation slowly changed over time from Ish-Key, to Whiskey. And that pronunciation has remained ever since.

Now, it’s time to enjoy, share, and celebrate this day that is all about Whiskey!

History of International Whisk(e)y Day

The history of International Whiskey day is intrinsically tied to the history of the beverage, so that seems like a good place to begin. Whiskey is the result of a distillation process, a chemical/alchemical process known as far back in history as Babylon. While no one quite knows if they created a beverage quite as wonderful as modern-day whiskey, historians have confirmed that the process was available to them.

All whiskey starts with a ‘mash’, which is a mixture of grain and water that is slowly heated in order to break down the starch into sugars. The kind of grain that the maker uses will determine what kind of whiskey comes out as the end result. The result of this process is then known as wort and is just the beginning of this amazing drink’s life journey.

Aging in a barrel is usually part of the process as well. But the amount of time spent in the aging process is certainly worth it!

Here’s a quick rundown on the different types of grains that result in all of these unique types of whiskey beverages:

Bourbon starts from a mash that is 51% or more corn base, though it becomes a Corn Whiskey once it reaches 81%.

Malt whiskey is made from 51% malted barley.

Rye is 51% plain rye.

Wheat Whiskey, as one might suspect, is made from Wheat.

So where did International Whiskey Day come from? Well, it was first announced in 2008, and subsequently celebrated in 2009 at the Whiskey Festival in the Northern Netherlands.

This was all done in honor of a whiskey (and beer) connoisseur and writer, Michael Jackson. (No, not the King of Pop.) He was a man who was well known for his writings on Whiskey and who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. His whiskey-loving friends wanted to not only celebrate his love for whiskey but also help find a cure for this difficult disease. Since Michael’s birthday was March 27, the date is a nod to him.

So, the purpose of Whiskey Day isn’t just the raising of awareness of whiskey and its charms, although that is certainly a great reason. The purpose is also to spread awareness for Parkinson’s, a disease that whiskey aficionado, Michael Jackon, suffered from in his later years.

How to Celebrate International Whisk(e)y Day

The most obvious and practical way to celebrate this holiday is to either imbibe a favorite variety of Whiskey or to try a new one! Check out these ideas for celebrating Whisk(e)y Day:

Try a New Kind of Whiskey

Even better, get together with friends and introduce each other to your favorites, and maybe check out a few new vintages or styles. Look into these, for example:

Irish Whiskey. Smooth, made from a mash of malt, caramel-colored, and must be distilled for at least 3 years in a wooden cask.

Scotch Whisky (also called ‘Scotch’). Made with either malt or grain, must age in an oak barrel for 3 years.

Canadian Whisky. Light and smooth with a high amount of corn, must be aged in a barrel for 3 years.

Bourbon Whiskey. Made from at least 51% corn, aged in a new oak barrel, and must be 80 proof or higher. (Tennessee Whiskey is a sub-type of bourbon with special filtering step.)

Japanese Whisky. Methods and taste are similar to Scotch, often used with mixed drinks.

Learn How to Spell Whisk(e)y

It seems strange, but there are actually two correct ways to spell this word, depending on the context. Originally, Irish Whiskey included the ‘e’ and Scottish Whisky did not. Ultimately that carried out so that Americans adopted the ‘e’ version for their whiskey, but Canadians and Japanese Whisky makers did not! Thus, the correct, inclusive spelling is: International Whisk(e)y Day!

Grab a Whiskey at a Pub or Bar

Many different bars and pubs have gotten on board with celebrating Whisk(e)y Day. They’ll often provide drink specials, food specials, and possibly even opportunities to win door prizes–such as a special bottle of whiskey. So grab a friend and head over to the pub for a drink of whiskey (or beer will do just as well)!

Introduce Whisk(e)y to a Newbie

What could be more fun than opening up the world (and a bottle) to someone who has never tried whiskey before? Although it might be hard to imagine, many people are out there who are new to whiskey and have no idea how to enjoy it. Grab one of them, open a bottle, and reveal to them the myriad of reasons why Whisk(e)y Day is absolutely worth celebrating!

Donate to a Parkinson’s Disease Charity

Don’t forget to make a donation to your favorite Parkinson’s charity while you’re at it! Team Fox, the charity created by actor Michael J. Fox, who lives with early-onset Parkinson’s Disease, often teams up with various Whiskey Day folks to build momentum for celebrating the day and raising funds for the charity.

While you’re at it, be sure that everyone gets home safely. The best way to celebrate International Whiskey Day is drinking responsibly, and making sure everyone can talk about it again tomorrow!

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[asthecrowflieshome]

So yesterday I decided to try making matcha for the first time! I bought a starter kit from my local Bird and Blend (not sponsored lol) a little while ago, so thought I'd give it a go.

I didn't think to take any pictures or document it until trying again today and I thought it could be a nice thing to document, as making matcha has an art to it and takes practice.

One day, I'd like to be able to perform tea ceremonies for some friends as I think they'd really like it and it's an art that interests me.

The starter kit comes with this scoop, the whisk (chasen) and, of course, the matcha.

Yesterday's first attempt didn't go very well, as one might expect, haha.

Forgetting that matcha powder is sensitive to water temperature, I poured water straight from the kettle at too high a temperature, which resulted in the matcha tasting bitter.

Today, I paid extra attention to sifting the powder through the above picture sieve. Matcha powder is also very sensitive to humidity and clumps can form when it's stored. Putting the powder through the sieve eliminates the clumps and allows for the matcha to properly dissolve, making for a better drinking experience.

Following yesterday's mistake of adding water that was too hot, I left the water to cool down before adding it to the bowl and...

This is the end result after whisking!

The taste was significantly less bitter, compared to yesterday, but I think I may have added too much water, as the taste seemed a bit weak? Need to look, again, at what the recommended ratio is for powder to water.

If anyone more experienced and knowledgeable about matcha and how to make it has anything they'd like to offer, I definitely invite them to do so!

Peace and blessings! 🙏🏻

[skalidris]

did some lu yü tea experiments to match my huizong tea experiments and i think it's very obvious no chinese ceramics expert Or person who wrote a global history of tea has ever tried this before.

the chajing is still my enemy but frankly boiling powder tea with salt and jujube ? even better than i thought

[hojicha-co]

🍵 5 Ways to Prepare Hojicha Powder

If you're new to Hojicha Powder, you can simply reach for the tools you already have on hand to get started on preparing your favorite hojicha drinks.

https://hojicha.co/powder

If you plan on enjoying hojicha regularly, our recommendation is to prepare Hojicha Powder with a chasen.

A bamboo whisk guarantees the smoothest hojicha, as well as transforms your hojicha preparation into a meditative experience.

Which one is your current go-to way?

[treenostalgia]

i got a good grade in tea ceremony which is a thing that’s normal to want and possible to achieve

[stripedcuriosity]

Tag dump part 2

[lovehypegirl]

CHILD OF REX

IMAGINE

Being the child of Rex Lapis or Zhongli himself

You, as a young child, had been abandoned by your parents in fear of their half-blooded adeptus child

Your adeptus blood flowed through your families veins but only manifested in the most deserving of people

Their feared your adeptus dragon blood and left you at the foot of a Statue of Seven in the Huaguang Stone Forest where Zhongli had found you crying and your small horns peaking out from your unruly hair

"Dear child, what makes you cry so?"

His words were only answered by tear filled eyes that resembled his in a way

Being the ever-knowing being that he is he whisked you away from the cold night and brought you to his abode

He had managed to soothe you after a warm cup of tea

You, who had slowly warmed up to the God of Contracts despite not truly knowing his identity

As the years pasted, he revealed his true self to you and began to train you as a pupil.

Despite this original purpose, he grew to become a father in your life

A nurturing parental figure that guided your growth with his wisdom and words

Your adeptus blood only grew stronger and thus your powers grew, you could only be quelled by the soothing voice of Zhongli

As your body matured, your horns grew and looked similar to the dragon horns that Zhongli donned in his dragon form

He, who told stories to you as you lay beneath the whispering stars

He, who held your hand as you walked among the humans of Liyue Harbor

He, who watched with a smile as you raced the waves at Yaoguang Shoal

He, who finally recognized you not only as his pupil, but as his child

"My dear child, would you like to hear another story?"

"Of course, father"

[kronize]

Whisk Premium Matcha matcha-mallow latte

[anxieteaspooks]

i think i just shut down for a few hours when i think abt hiw people care abt me