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Matcha foodpairing hero

Matcha en foodpairing: zoet, vet en umami

CHAPTER 12 Matcha is geen drank die “naast” eten staat. Door zijn concentratie, textuur en umami-structuur zoekt matcha altijd interactie. Met suiker, met vet, met zetmeel en met zout. Soms versterkend, soms corrigerend, soms ontregelend. Wie matcha combineert met eten zonder dit te begrijpen, ervaart snel teleurstelling. Wie begrijpt hoe matcha reageert op andere smaken […]

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Matcha Tasting Hero

Tasting Matcha: Umami, Bitterness, and Mouthfeel

Tasting matcha requires a different approach than tasting brewed tea.

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Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood

Interview with Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood: From Artist to Coffee Visionary

Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood is a name synonymous with innovation, craftsmanship, and a distinct vision in the coffee world. The multiple British barista champion and owner of Colonna Coffee was once a visual artist but has since evolved into a coffee visionary and writer. We spoke with him on the occasion of his latest book. This article […]

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City Trip to Yerevan

Citytrip Yerevan: modern and classic coffee culture in Armenia’s capital

Yerevan is best known for its rich history, but is developing into a surprising destination for specialty coffee. On this city trip to the Armenian capital, you’ll discover hidden roasteries, modern coffee bars, and a traditional tea house.

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Arabica Robusta variety, Hero cultivar

Arabica, Robusta, variety, and cultivar: what do these terms mean?

Arabica, Robusta, Bourbon, Gesha, or SL28: the plant names on a coffee bag reveal something about the variety, flavor, and origin.

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Matcha Foam Hero

Foam and Style: How Tea Schools Shape the Matcha Experience

Is a lot of foam a sign of good matcha? Not necessarily.

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myths about coffee

10 persistent fables and myths about coffee that you thought were true

In this article, we debunk 10 persistent fables and myths about coffee. From caffeine to Kaldi and from oil to dehydration. What is really true, and what is mostly a persistent misconception?

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Usucha and koicha: two styles, one leaf

From light, airy foam to a thick, glossy texture: usucha vs. koicha.

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origin of coffee origin

Where does my coffee come from?

Country, region, farm, or washing station: origin information helps you understand where coffee comes from and what flavor profile to expect.

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Houjicha Hero

Houjicha: roasted green tea from Japan

This Japanese green tea is roasted after processing, giving it a flavor that is more reminiscent of nuts, wood, and caramel than of grass or seaweed.

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Matcha foodpairing hero

CHAPTER 12 Matcha is geen drank die “naast” eten staat. Door zijn concentratie, textuur en umami-structuur zoekt matcha altijd interactie. Met suiker,

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Matcha Tasting Hero
Tasting matcha requires a different approach than tasting brewed tea.

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Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood

Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood is a name synonymous with innovation, craftsmanship, and a distinct vision in the coffee world. The multiple British barista champion

Read more “

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City Trip to Yerevan
Yerevan is best known for its rich history, but is developing into a surprising destination for specialty coffee. On this city trip

Read more “

PREMIUM

Arabica Robusta variety, Hero cultivar
Arabica, Robusta, Bourbon, Gesha, or SL28: the plant names on a coffee bag reveal something about the variety, flavor, and origin.

Read more “

PREMIUM

Matcha Foam Hero
Is a lot of foam a sign of good matcha? Not necessarily.

Read more “

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myths about coffee
In this article, we debunk 10 persistent fables and myths about coffee. From caffeine to Kaldi and from oil to dehydration. What

Read more “

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From light, airy foam to a thick, glossy texture: usucha vs. koicha.

Read more “

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origin of coffee origin
Country, region, farm, or washing station: origin information helps you understand where coffee comes from and what flavor profile to expect.

Read more “

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Houjicha Hero
This Japanese green tea is roasted after processing, giving it a flavor that is more reminiscent of nuts, wood, and caramel than

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