It’s Monday. The weekend was amazing, but now it’s time to get back to work. Whether you do so at work or at home, there is the familiar ritual of brewing a cup of coffee to kickstart the day. The roasted aroma and crisp, slightly acidic notes is immediately noticeable as you sip the coffee. …
The answer may surprise you, but Japanese people actually consume matcha in all forms. The traditional tea ceremony remains popular despite countless renditions of matcha desserts. Most Japanese welcome the great variety and celebrate matcha in all forms. How is matcha consumed in Japan? Japanese convenience store soften offer matcha-flavored confections such as cakes, chocolates, ice …
With its brilliant green color, matcha just looks healthier even if you have no idea why. But how does it taste? If you have tried matcha before and loved it, then you probably would have met some problems in describing how it tastes to friends and family. This is not uncommon, as good matcha usually …
Matcha is a type of green tea. Both come from the same plant, “camilla sinesis”, but matcha is a specific type of green tea. Because of how it is produced, it has quite different characteristics from other types of green tea such as “sencha” or “genmaicha”. Here are some of those differences. Is matcha and …
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In recent times, matcha has gained prominence as a “superfood” with many apparent health benefits. Some of these matcha health benefits are true, and some are exaggerations perpetuated by marketers. We wrote this article to help you understand what we know about matcha health benefits, the beneficial compounds present in matcha, and why you should …
Producing matcha tea is a process which requires skilled labor at each stage. The tea plants must be cared for, properly shaded, and then processed in specific methods. Thereafter, a tea master will sample processed tea leaves (tencha) to assess quality and flavor. Once the tea master is confident of its quality and flavor, tea …
From the right water temperature to the amount and type of matcha blend used, this article has it all to teach you how to make the best matcha drinks!
In the first week of May each year, there is a palpable energy in the tea growing regions of Japan. It is time for the annual first tea harvest, the busiest time for the entire tea industry. Farmers rush to harvest the tea within a short two week period. Manufacturers and retailers process the tea …
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Usucha and Koicha are the two traditional ways of preparing matcha. Usucha means “thin tea”, while koicha means “thick tea”. Before matcha exploded in popularity a few years ago, “matcha” or “matcha tea” would either refer to usucha or koicha. How to make your very own usucha and koicha at home How to make usucha …
Unlike existing energy drinks, matcha tea shots can be enjoyed without sugar. Here’s how to make a green tea matcha shot for an afternoon pick me up that will last til dinner!
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