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How much caffeine is in green tea & matcha?

How much caffeine is in green tea & matcha?

Not all green tea is the same- it comes in many varieties, including matcha, sencha, and gyokuro. The precise amount of caffeine in green tea will depend on the type of...

How much caffeine is in green tea & matcha?

Not all green tea is the same- it comes in many varieties, including matcha, sencha, and gyokuro. The precise amount of caffeine in green tea will depend on the type of...

Does matcha taste bitter?

Does matcha taste bitter?

At the lower end of the scale you have a lot of bitterness, but as you go up in quality the bitterness is replaced by a delicious creamy taste. The Japanese word...

Does matcha taste bitter?

At the lower end of the scale you have a lot of bitterness, but as you go up in quality the bitterness is replaced by a delicious creamy taste. The Japanese word...

Which Water is Best for Green Tea?

Which Water is Best for Green Tea?

Optimal Water for Japanese Green Tea Does your area have hard water or soft water? The water from your tap could be hard water or soft. Here is a website that has a...

Which Water is Best for Green Tea?

Optimal Water for Japanese Green Tea Does your area have hard water or soft water? The water from your tap could be hard water or soft. Here is a website that has a...

Make a perfect cup of gyokuro

Make a perfect cup of gyokuro

Reduce water temperature by pouring hot water from one container to another.

Make a perfect cup of gyokuro

Reduce water temperature by pouring hot water from one container to another.

Japanese and Chinese green tea differences

Japanese & Chinese Tea Differences

Japanese and Chinese green tea both come from the same Camellia sinensis tea plant. The main difference is the way the leaves are processed. Chinese harvesters pan-fry the leaves in a large wok....

Japanese & Chinese Tea Differences

Japanese and Chinese green tea both come from the same Camellia sinensis tea plant. The main difference is the way the leaves are processed. Chinese harvesters pan-fry the leaves in a large wok....

How do I clean my teapot and matcha bowl?

How do I clean my teapot and matcha bowl?

Cleaning a Japanese teapot is easy. Fill it halfway with clean water, then shake the pot gently back and forth to get the leaves out. Then rinse with clean water....

How do I clean my teapot and matcha bowl?

Cleaning a Japanese teapot is easy. Fill it halfway with clean water, then shake the pot gently back and forth to get the leaves out. Then rinse with clean water....