Tag Archives: Tea

Restaurant Review: The Chocolate Buffet at The Sukhothai, Bangkok

Posted on October 16, 2019 by findingfoodfluency

Disclaimer: In exchange for two chocolate buffets, I am writing this review. Although a few Thai desserts come to mind, when I’m traveling to Bangkok, my mind is set on the spicy mains, the soups, and exotic juices. However, if … Continue reading →

Posted in East & Southeast Asia, Food & Drink, restaurant review, Reviews | Tagged Bangkok, Chocolate Buffet, Dessert, food, sweets, Tea, Thailand, The Sukhothai, weekend | Leave a comment

Product Review: Matcha （抹茶）from the Mizuba Tea Company

Posted on April 10, 2017 by findingfoodfluency

Disclaimer: In exchange for a few samples of matcha from the Mizuba Tea Company, I am writing this review. In essence, Matcha (抹茶・まっちゃ) refers to finely ground (powdered), high-quality Camellia sinensis, the species best known for producing all types of … Continue reading →

Posted in East & Southeast Asia, Food & Drink, Japan, Reviews | Tagged California, Japan, japanese, leaf, matcha, Mizuba Tea Company, product review, Tea, 抹茶 | 3 Comments

The First Ito En New York Chackathon, July 2016

Posted on August 7, 2016 by findingfoodfluency

Although I only started drinking tea on a daily basis after living in China (short story: I’d go to a local noodle hole-in-the-wall, the waiter would drop – in addition to tea – twigs, leaves, and berries of vague provenance … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Japan, New York City | Tagged chackathon, event, green tea, hackathon, Ito En, Japan, Manhattan, matcha, New York, review, Tea | 1 Comment

Event Review: Coffee and Tea Festival NYC (Brooklyn), March 19-20, 2016

Posted on March 24, 2016 by findingfoodfluency

Disclaimer: In exchange for an event review, I was offered one entry ticket. The 11th annual Coffee and Tea Festival NYC occurred at the Brooklyn Expo Center in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York from March 19-20. Unlike some previous shows that … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Food & Drink, New York City | Tagged Brooklyn Expo Center, coffee, Coffee and Tea Festival NYC, drink, event, food, New York, review, Tea | 7 Comments

The 茶llenge

Posted on February 20, 2012 by findingfoodfluency

I’m still thinking about tea, and you might be too. In the dredges of a Japanese summer, the humidity will make you appreciate the presence of chilled chai. Come cooler temperatures, the year-round option of heated tea, found both in … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Japan | Tagged Asia, drink, Japan, New York City, Tea | 1 Comment

毎日のTEA (Daily お茶)

Posted on February 17, 2012 by findingfoodfluency

How have I made it this far without mentioning the country most influential in the site name? Rather, I briefly covered the genesis of my interest in (Japanese) bento with the introductory post, thus it’s about time the food & … Continue reading →