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Traditional Japanese mochi and daifuku sweets
Asian Tea and Culture Academy

What Is Mochi? Everything You Need to Know About Japan’s Most Famous Sweet

What is mochi, and how does it differ from daifuku and wagashi? Learn how Japanese mochi is made,...

Shane Kim • Jul 29, 2026
Mochi masterclass in Zurich
Asian Tea and Culture Academy

Japanese Dessert Course in Zurich for Pastry Chefs and CafƩ Owners

A useful professional course should teach a method you can repeat, adapt and eventually make your...

Shane Kim • Jul 28, 2026
Traditional Japanese wagashi sweets and seasonal designs
Asian Tea and Culture Academy

What Is Wagashi? A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Traditional Sweets

Wagashi is Japan’s traditional confectionery, shaped by seasonality, tea culture and handwork. Th...

Shane Kim • Jul 25, 2026
Wagashi masterclass with Japanese tea pairing in Zurich
Asian Tea and Culture Academy

What Is Wagashi? A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Confectionery

Wagashi is often translated as Japanese confectionery, but it is also a way of expressing season,...

Shane Kim • Jul 20, 2026
When East Met Alps: How a Swiss Sake Brewer and a Tea Master Created Kaori Ɨ Weilu
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When East Met Alps: How a Swiss Sake Brewer and a Tea Master Created Kaori Ɨ Weilu

Gabdong Kim • Oct 29, 2025
Tea Sommelier Matcha Guide: Come Scegliere e Gustare il Miglior Matcha
Korean Tea Sommelier

Tea Sommelier Matcha Guide: Come Scegliere e Gustare il Miglior Matcha

Gabdong Kim • Nov 26, 2024
Best Matcha Shop in Zurich: Your Ultimate Guide from Tea sommelier
Authentic Japanese Matcha

Best Matcha Shop in Zurich: Your Ultimate Guide from Tea sommelier

Gabdong Kim • Nov 21, 2024
Elevate Your Team-Building Event in Zurich with a Mindful Korean Tea Ceremony
Korean culture

Elevate Your Team-Building Event in Zurich with a Mindful Korean Tea Ceremony

Gabdong Kim • Oct 17, 2024
Discover the Terroir Differences Between Korean and Japanese Green Tea
Japanese Green Tea

Discover the Terroir Differences Between Korean and Japanese Green Tea

Discover the Terroir Differences Between Korean and Japanese Green Tea Dive into the rich tradit...

Gabdong Kim • Jun 13, 2024
Korean Matcha Latte
caffeine in matcha

Discover the best recipe for a delicious Matcha latte

GabDong Kim • Apr 19, 2023