Journal

When Is the Best Time to Drink Matcha? (And How to Actually Feel Its Benefits)

This isn’t our first Matcha rodeo. Here is an old photo of our Rose Matcha from 4 years ago.If you’ve been with us for a while, you might remember ...

Butterfly pea flower matcha

Butterfly Pea Matcha (Layered Blue–Green Latte) Flavor profile Earthy umami matcha + soft floral notes, lightly creamy, visually vibrant. Serves 1 ...

Trio Petite Whole Flower Set from The Qi, featuring three colorful flower teas in glass cups.

7 Flower Tea Recipes for Every Mood and Benefit

I started The Qi about six years ago with the very intention that we believe in the healing wisdom of flowers. For centuries, flowers have been cel...

Longevity Tea (for Spleen Qi Deficiency)

Do you have a sweet tooth? Did you know In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), craving sweet flavors often reflects an imbalance in the Spleen or...

Improving Digestion vs. Debloating: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to digestive health, you’ve likely heard terms like "improving digestion" and "debloating" used interchangeably. While both are key a...

Matcha Rose Croissants

We've found the perfect breakfast companion to your morning cup of tea — a flaky, rose matcha croissant. Elevate treats from your local bakery with...

Rose Linzer Tarts with Jujube Date & Goji Berry Jam

What goes better with our tea than a little tart? We took all of the flavors of a rose tea we make daily and put them in a sandwich cookie. Read on...

Lazy girl rosé (Rose cranberry peach mocktail)

We first made this mocktail in LA last year in May, 2023. It was such a big hit that everyone at the event asked me for the recipe on how to make i...

Meet Matcha’s Perfect Pairing

Matcha is all the rage these days. But do you know what makes it so special? We've broken down the green tea's healing properties + how to combine ...

Strawberry Rose Iced Tea

Welcome to our summer drink series! Our first recipe features rosebuds from our Petite Flower Trio Tea Set. It's peak strawberry season for the fru...

Summer Garden Flower Lemonade

This is a recipe that keeps on giving. It is always a HUGE hit whenever we make it and serve it at popups and events and everyone ALWAYS ask how t...

Anti-Aging Radiant Skin TCM Tea

Want to know our top anti-aging secret? This Traditional Chinese Medicine tea recipe is perfect to help you unwind after a stressful day. Here is o...