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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 | Which Fruits Pair Perfectly With Koicha?
Hey Everyone! Happy Matcha Monday, For today’s post I’m coming to you with something a little bit different that usual as today we are going to be talking all about tea and food pairings, specifically looking into which fruits pair well with Koicha. I was inspired to do this little experiment by Nio Teas over […]
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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 | 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 | Rose Matcha & Rose Matcha Latte Recipe | Featuring Kiani Tea London
Hey there Teacups! Happy Matcha Monday. I thought that this week, rather than doing a review or starting my new matcha series before I have truly prepared everything I wanted to include in it, I thought I would share my recipe for a natural rose matcha with you all! This features a Fujian Traditional Matcha […]