What Is Hojicha, and How Does It Compare to Matcha?

Skip to main content Pixel-Shot/stock.adobe.com Pixel-Shot/stock.adobe.com Toasty, nutty and wonderfully mellow, this Japanese tea is quietly stealing matcha’s spotlight. If matcha is the extrovert of the tea world—bright, bold and impossible to miss on coffee shop menus—then hojicha is its more introverted counterpart. This roasted Japanese green tea has beenContinue Reading

This Is Why All Your Favorite Snacks Seem to Suddenly Have Protein

Skip to main content ANTONIO CIUFO/GETTY IMAGES ANTONIO CIUFO/GETTY IMAGES The high-protein snacks trend has led to smarter snacking, but added protein doesn’t necessarily mean it’s healthy. Walk down any supermarket aisle lately, and it’s hard not to notice that high-protein snacks and groceries are everywhere. From granola bars andContinue Reading

Oaxacan Coffee

Fans of tequila, Scotch whisky or Irish coffee will smack their lips when you serve them a warm, mezcal-spiked Oaxacan coffee. The first time I sipped mezcal, I was hooked. I adore smoky foods, from cheddar cheese to Scotch whisky, so I felt right at home with mezcal. It quicklyContinue Reading