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Side By Side Matcha Comparison – Featuring Three Matchas From Naoki Matcha
These three matchas are from Uji (specifically the area near Joyo), Wazuka and Nisho. They are high-grade matchas that are suitable for both usucha and koicha and they have been named after the regions they come from Uji Harmony, Wazuka Hilltop and Nishio Bloom. Each of the matchas was shaded for around six weeks. Elevation…
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Matcha Monday Masterclasses | An Interview With Ian Chun of Yunomi Tea
Well, quite a bit of time has passed since I last posted, I definitely wasn’t expecting that to happen but a mixture of managing a chronic illness and moving house meant I just did not have the time to write posts, do tasting session or take pictures. We have now moved house though and I…
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Matcha Monday Masterclasses | Matcha Grading & How To Ensure You Are Getting The Best Quality
Hey There Teacups! Happy Matcha Monday.. I’m finally back today with the next instalment of my Matcha Monday Masterclasses series and this time around we are going to be taking a deep dive into the world of matcha grading, what it indicates in terms of the quality of your matcha and why it deffinelty need…
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Matcha Monday Masterclasses | Preparing Matcha (Part 2) – The Modern Methods
Hey There Teacups… Happy Matcha Monday! After starting my new Matcha Monday Masterclasses last month with a run down of how to traditionally prepare matcha (if you haven’t read that post yet you can find it here) I thought that for part two of this series it was only fair for me to include a…
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Matcha Monday Masterclasses | Preparing Matcha (Part 1) – The Traditional Methods
Hey there Teacups! Happy Matcha Monday! Today marks the start of a brand new series that will be happening on some Mondays between other matcha posts titled Matcha Monday Masterclasses, a series which will revolve around teaching you everything you need to know about matcha! My aim with this series is help matcha newbies and…