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Shizuoka Prefecture, located on the main island of Honshu, contains the largest tea growing region in Japan. The quality of tea produced here can b...
Read moreShizuoka Prefecture, located on the main island of Honshu, contains the largest tea growing region in Japan. The quality of tea produced here can b...
Read moreYou will need: 4 grams of Kilogram Organic Matcha fine mesh wire strainer, to be used as a sifter 2 oz of 175°F water small whisk cocktail shaker ...
Read moreYou will need: 1.5 grams of Kilogram Organic Matcha fine mesh wire strainer, to be used as a sifter 1 oz of 210°F water small whisk cocktail shake...
Read moreMatcha is powdered green tea from Japan. When whisked vigorously with hot water, it produces a thick, frothy beverage that is rich in flavor, amino...
Read moreMost sencha is a blend of many different teas. Whether it is made from different cultivars, vintages, harvest seasons, steaming types, or leaf size...
Read moreYou will need: 5 grams Kilogram Organic Matcha fine mesh wire strainer, to be used as a sifter 120 grams of 180°F water small wire whisk small mix...
Read moreYame, located in western Fukuoka Prefecture, is one of the oldest tea producing regions in Japan. It is renowned for its tea famous shaded green te...
Read moreSimilar to Part 1, this guide is intended to be an overview focusing on growing regions, a small list of popular cultivars, and harvest seasons for...
Read moreThis is the first of two posts outlining Japanese green tea. It is not intended to be a complete guide to every type of style, cultivar, or growing...
Read moreMatcha dates back to the introduction of tea to Japan from China. Slowly grinding green tea creates a fine powder which simultaneously suspends and...
Read moreIn Japan, one of my favorite old tea traditions is greeting guests with a cup of tea. This wasn’t always possible during times of economic stress, ...
Read moreDrinking tea over cold over ice is nothing new in the United States. The first iced tea recipes date back to the Nineteenth Century. As refrigerati...
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