Matcha
Explore insightful articles, expert tips, and inspiring stories that celebrate the artistry, culture, and flavour of matcha tea. Whether you're a seasoned matcha enthusiast or just beginning your journey, our blogs are your guide to all things matcha.
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A Beginner’s Guide to the Different Matcha Grades
Matcha has moved from quiet tea rooms in Japan to home kitchens and cafés around the world. It’s vivid, energising and unlike any other green tea – you’re drinking the whole leaf, finely ground, rather than a simple infusion.
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What Is a Matcha Bowl (and Do You Actually Need One)?
What is a matcha bowl and do you really need one? An honest look at what a chawan actually improves, and when a regular bowl is fine.
The Complete Matcha Whisk Guide: Bamboo vs. Electric
Bamboo or electric matcha whisk? Compare foam quality, speed and care, and find out which one actually suits how you drink matcha.
Why is matcha green? The science behind the colour
Why is matcha green? From shade-growing and chlorophyll to what different shades tell you about quality and freshness.
Matcha Latte vs Traditional Matcha: Taste & Texture Compared
Matcha has found two very different homes in our daily lives. On one side is traditional matcha – a bowl of finely whisked tea, just powder and water, steeped in centuries of Japanese tea culture. On the other is the matcha latte – a modern, creamy drink that has taken cafés and home kitchens by storm.
Three Essential Matcha Making Tools
At first glance, matcha is simple: green powder, hot water, a quick whisk. But in Japan, that modest list of ingredients has given rise to a rich culture of tools – each one designed to turn a spoonful of powdered tea into a smooth, frothy, intensely satisfying bowl.
Does Matcha Have Caffeine? Matcha Caffeine Explained
Matcha has a reputation: vivid green, gently energising and somehow calmer than coffee. But how much caffeine does matcha actually contain? Is it stronger than green tea? And what makes its energy feel so different?
A Beginner’s Guide to the Different Matcha Grades
Matcha has moved from quiet tea rooms in Japan to home kitchens and cafés around the world. It’s vivid, energising and unlike any other green tea – you’re drinking the whole leaf, finely ground, rather than a simple infusion.