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How matcha is ground: stone mills, heat and texture

Grinding often seems like a detail with matcha. Something technical, something that happens somewhere at the end of the process. In reality, matcha grinding is one of the most decisive steps for what you ultimately experience in the bowl. Color, aroma, foam, mouthfeel and even bitterness are helped shape here.

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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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Citytrip Luxemburg stad

Luxembourg City is perfect for exploring on foot. On this city break we explore a compact selection of coffee shops, supplemented with tea and chocolate, scattered across the city centre and adjacent neighbourhoods.

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Biologische matcha test

Matcha is uitgegroeid tot hét groene poeder dat zowel theeliefhebbers als foodies in zijn ban houdt. Wij namen de proef op de som met een blinde test van negen biologische matcha’s.

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Matcha grinding stone mill AI image
Grinding often seems like a detail with matcha. Something technical, something that happens somewhere at the end of the process. In reality,

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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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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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Luxembourg City opening image
Luxembourg City is perfect for exploring on foot. On this city break we explore a compact selection of coffee shops, supplemented with

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Matcha test 2
Matcha is uitgegroeid tot hét groene poeder dat zowel theeliefhebbers als foodies in zijn ban houdt. Wij namen de proef op de

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Lenterecept
In het Theeboek van Veerle Stoffels leer je alles over thee. Van theesoorten tot recepten, zoals het lenterecept aardbeien met matcha latte.

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matcha latte recept
Dit matcha latte recept kun je zowel warm als koud serveren. Voor welke optie ga jij?

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Wat is matcha
Matcha wordt geroemd om zijn gezondheidsvoordelen, maar wat is matcha? En hoe zorg je er voor dat het lekker smaakt?

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Matcha repen met witte chocolade, kokos en cranberry's
Dit recept van Anne-Marij de Koning is een absolute must-try voor iedere matcha fan.

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