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Learn about Japanese matcha and tea culture here. You can expect to find educational articles on all things tea and matcha. We are trying to slowly populate this page with topics on types of matcha, regional variations in matcha, how blenders choose to blend matcha, and many more.

Do The Japanese Drink Ceremonial Matcha?

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a cup of caffeine in matcha vs coffee comparison

Why the caffeine content in matcha beats coffee

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Directions for use

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Greenery in Kagoshima, Japan

Why you need to start paying attention to Kagoshima matcha

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A hill of tea plantations at Wazuka

How we found the best matcha for cold brew in Wazuka

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Matcha usucha on wooden table with throw

What does matcha actually taste like?

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sencha green tea and matcha comparison

What is the difference between green tea and matcha?

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matcha powder in a white bowl

What is Matcha?

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How we should understand matcha health benefits

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Tea harvester unloading leaves at the tea field

How matcha is made in Japan

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variations of matcha in different cups

5 common errors people make with matcha and how to solve them (temperature, techniques and more)

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Spring harvest in Japan

What is the “first harvest” and why is it so important?

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Pouring usucha from yuzamashi into chawan bowl

Our guide on how to make matcha tea

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Close up of tea plants

What are tea cultivars and should you pay any attention to them?

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A glass of organic matcha latte on wooden table

Why it is hard to find good organic matcha from Japan

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Four matcha powder on wooden tray for matcha grade comparison

Understanding the real difference between ceremonial and culinary grade matcha

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Hand pouring matcha into a glass of layered oat milk and ice

A guide on how to make matcha latte

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A guide on how to care for bamboo matcha whisk properly

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How to make matcha tea without bamboo whisk

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A guide on how to make hojicha latte

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The Ultimate Japanese Hojicha Tea Guide

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