Mushroom teas are experiencing a surge in popularity as health foods. Their market is expanding quickly. But what exactly are they?

Wad is a ceramics gallery and cafe that specializes in tea and wagashi (Japanese sweets such as daifuku, dorayaki and monaka) along with serving genmai houjicha tea.

Mugicha

Mugicha (barley tea) is an irresistibly flavorful beverage enjoyed in Japan since the Nara period (710-794 AD). Although caffeine-free, its roasty aroma recalls coffee. Enjoyed both hot or cold, it has long been revered in Japanese households as an aid in weight loss or relaxation – ideal for sensitive stomachs looking for ways to sleep well at night and those wanting a caffeine-free drink option!

Japanese tea evolves with each season. Sencha, a vibrant green tea that celebrates spring’s fresh leaves and blossoms, features grassy flavors and vegetal aromas for refreshing body and soul. Meanwhile, hojicha, a cold-brewed roasted green tea known for its toasty flavor and low caffeine content is popularly consumed during summer days with seasonal vegetables or seasonal fruits as well.

Genmaicha, a blend of green tea and roasted brown rice, brings comforting warmth to autumn with its toasty flavour, ideal for making hearty stews or other warming comfort food dishes. Additionally, bancha tea provides healthy digestion during evening consumption and provides another alternative consumption method.

No matter the occasion, Japanese tea offers unique flavors perfect for every drinker and every moment of relaxation. Savor its longstanding tradition while taking advantage of its healthful properties; drinking it can improve digestion, reduce oxidative stress and promote a healthy metabolism; it can even build muscles while burning fat! Not to mention its anti-osteoporosis and immune-enhancing benefits (preventing osteoporosis and strengthening immunity systems as well as cardiovascular benefits & lower cholesterol levels); mental clarity improvements & alleviating anxiety! There’s so many positives in drinking tea! The benefits don’t stop here: it’s truly endless.