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Japan, the One-and-Only Global Leader in Matcha Certain commodities – fine wines, for example – have clear ties with their places of origin. This can be due to specialized skills of people in a particular area or unique aspects of geography and climate. Premium matcha depends on both. Matcha green...

What is matcha? Matcha is a special kind of powdered green tea, traditionally used in the Japanese tea ceremony. Matcha is unique among other types of green tea in both appearance and taste. It has a vibrant, beautiful green color, a subtle aroma, and a rich umami taste. What is...

Matcha is a Powdered Green Tea  Recently, matcha products in tea bags have appeared on the North American market. Genuine matcha is packed only in sealed packets or tins. It is a finely powdered green tea meant to be whisked with water, not steeped like loose leaf tea. The many brands...

Tumeric and Matcha Make for A Super Delicious and Healthy Drink!  A close cousin of ginger, turmeric is a colorful and hearty plant that abundantly grows in India and Southeast Asia. Even if it’s not (yet) a staple in your spice-rack, you’ve undoubtedly encountered turmeric before—as an all-natural clothing dye, a...

Matcha Caffeine vs. Coffee Caffeine. Yes, There Is A Difference.  More and more people are realizing that they don’t like the jittery feeling they get from a strong cup of coffee. Still, people continue to drink it for a number of reasons; it tastes good, it provides a jolt of...