Author: japanup_akane

People in Japan celebrate it to pray for girls’ healthy growth and happiness. Since there is another day for boys, Hinamatsuri primarily applies to families with girls.

The taste of good matcha is hard to describe. It’s a complex taste that touches all parts of the palette. A tiny bit sweet, a tiny bit bitter, a lot of earthiness (these are powdered leaves, after all), and a warmth that rolls down the throat with a creaminess that feels like a green smoothie.