Posts tagged afternoon tea
What is Matcha?

Matcha means “powdered tea” in Japanese, it is a premium green tea from Japan and is the ultimate “superdrink”. When prepared traditionally, it could be seen as a healthy green tea but it is more than just that, it is also a very versatile health supplement.

For preparation the leaves are ground into a powder and then whisked with hot water which is different from regular tea where the leaves are infused with water and then separated. The reason for this is because to get the full benefits of matcha the powder itself has to be consumed also, hence the reason for grinding. It can then be consumed either as a liquid - cold or hot - or as a dry powder supplement to add to the normal foods you eat every day.

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Launch of Afternoon Tea at the 4* Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown

What a wonderful gem of a hotel the 4* Carlton Blanchardstown is.   How have I not known about it before?

Situated close to both Dublin Airport and the City Centre of Dublin this award winning hotel is airy, bright and has everything going for it!   

Recently the Carlton Blanchardstown launched their afternoon tea menu and I was lucky enough to be invited along to sample the delights.

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