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What is real matcha (and what is not)?

Matcha is one of the most widely used but also most misunderstood tea terms at the moment. Anything green and powdery is quickly referred to as matcha. On packaging, in cafes, on social media and even in trainings. This creates confusion, disappointment and unrealistic expectations.

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Fuco Roasters

FUCO: specialty coffee branderij met hart voor jongeren die mentaal vastlopen

FUCO Roasters wil dat elke kop koffie telt. Niet alleen voor barista of gast, maar vooral ook voor jongeren in Nederland die mentaal vastlopen. Een bijzonder verhaal van een specialty brander annex maatschappelijke stiochting.

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Baratza Encore ESP Pro review frontal
From entry-level grinder to serious espresso grinder. The Encore ESP Pro adds stepless adjustment, higher resolution in the espresso range and a

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Shadow cultivation matcha
Chapter 4: Shade cultivation changes the leaf chemistry of tea plants and is the basis for color, umami and softness in matcha.

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Tasting chocolate festival Amsterdam 2026
The Chocolate Festival Amsterdam 2026 is all about cocoa, flavor and provenance, with booths, tastings and master classes for lovers who want

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Cocoa Plantation in Peru - Coco
Deep in the Peruvian rainforest, cacao grows as part of a living ecosystem. Katinka Lanksink Dodero makes her own chocolate there, from

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real matcha powder
Matcha is one of the most widely used but also most misunderstood tea terms at the moment. Anything green and powdery is

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Matcha
From shade-grown tea to the cup, this feature explains what matcha is and how its quality is achieved.

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Barista Championship 2026: Siebe Stinis – Dutch Coffee Champions 2026
Barista, brewers, cup tasters in latte art: these are the champions of 2026.

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coffeeTcacao news January 2026
January news 2026: coffee exhibition Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, Chocolate Festival Amsterdam and what caught our eye at Horecava 2026.

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Fuco Roasters
FUCO Roasters wil dat elke kop koffie telt. Niet alleen voor barista of gast, maar vooral ook voor jongeren in Nederland die

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