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Zen Green Tea Liqueur and the Matcha Cocktail

Stevi December 11, 2008 Bitters, Liqueurs, Original, Recipes, Vermouth 5 Comments

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I have fond memories of witnessing a traditional Zen Buddhist tea ceremony at the Smithsonian Museum. We were given small sweets, and after the ceremony, a taste of the matcha tea. It was bitter and strong, not like any tea I had tasted before. I can still remember that taste today. Thus, when I read on the back of the Zen Green Tea Liqueur bottle I received that it used matcha tea, I was intrigued.

Matcha Cocktail

Matcha Cocktail

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Westvleteren 12

Stevi December 10, 2008 Beer, Reviews 5 Comments

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Before I wrote about cocktails, I wrote about beer. For a while, I was an avid homebrewer. And even though I haven’t been brewing recently, and have been passionate about mixed drinks, I do still love beer.

westvleteren 12 yellow cap

The Yellow Cap

When my friend Matt told me he had the chance to try Westvleteren 12, I have to admit I was … Continue Reading