Matcha and tea
Matcha tea: how it is made and how it differs from green tea
Matcha tea is made by whisking shade-grown green tea powder into hot water. Learn how it is produced, how to prepare a bowl and how it differs from green tea.
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Matcha and tea
Ceremonial grade matcha: what the label means
Ceremonial grade matcha is the top label for powder meant to be whisked with water. See how it differs from culinary grade, what to check and how to use each.
Matcha and tea
Matcha powder: how to choose, store and use it
Matcha powder is ground green tea leaf. Learn how to judge colour, smell and grade, how to store a tin so it stays fresh and how to whisk or blend it.
Matcha and tea
What is matcha? The stone-ground green tea powder explained
What is matcha? It is shade-grown green tea leaf ground to a fine powder. Learn how it is grown, why it is bright green, how it tastes and how cafes use it.