Being part Japanese, I always need a small link to Japan in my home. Normally I eat Japanese food a couple times of weeks. I am learning to make more Japanese food at home. Picked up some mugicha and green tea last week with a friend. Enjoying them both now at home. Mugicha and genmaicha purchased in Saigon at Takashimaya I usually have my green tea with the Japanese tea … [Read more...] about A bit of Japan in Saigon
mugicha
Mugicha
Mugicha, a barley tea, is the main stay in Japanese homes served cold in summer. As a kid, I hated mugicha. Now I drink 6-8 tcups of mugicha per day here in Saigon. I may not get enough after per day but the mugicha, with my green tea makes up for it. … [Read more...] about Mugicha