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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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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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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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Usucha and koicha: two styles, one leaf

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

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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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Nicky Lucius and Leonie Hulselmans - Frank & Charlie Enschede

Spotted: Frank & Charlie Enschede

Frank & Charlie in Enschede combines specialty coffee with colorful fusion cuisine, homemade sweets, and unique drinks. In a hidden alleyway, Nicky Lucius and Leonie Hulselmans have created a quirky, cozy gathering place.

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Tencha Processing: A Visual Guide

From Leaf to Tencha: Processing Before Grinding

Before matcha is ground, the leaves undergo a meticulous processing procedure to become tencha. Discover why steaming, drying, de-stemming, and sorting are key to determining color, umami, and mouthfeel.

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10 Tea Trends That Are Shaping 2026, and Why Only a Few Will Truly Define the Future

Tea is evolving from a side item on the menu into a full-fledged beverage category. Bernadine Tay, president of the European Speciality Tea Association, sees matcha, origin, the hospitality industry, wellness, and tea pairings in particular as signs of a broader shift.

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matcha cultivars young plant

Cultivars and genetics: why not every tea plant can be turned into matcha

In this article, you’ll discover how cultivars—the genetic varieties of the tea plant—determine how a plant responds to shade, how much umami it develops, and how creamy or bitter the final matcha will be.

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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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The World of Tea book
Behind a peaceful cup of coffee lies a world of flavor, trade, philosophy, and conflict. The author answers five questions about her

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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

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

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

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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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Nicky Lucius and Leonie Hulselmans - Frank & Charlie Enschede
Frank & Charlie in Enschede combines specialty coffee with colorful fusion cuisine, homemade sweets, and unique drinks. In a hidden alleyway, Nicky

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Tencha Processing: A Visual Guide
Before matcha is ground, the leaves undergo a meticulous processing procedure to become tencha. Discover why steaming, drying, de-stemming, and sorting are

Read more “

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Tea Trends 2026 Hero
Tea is evolving from a side item on the menu into a full-fledged beverage category. Bernadine Tay, president of the European Speciality

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matcha cultivars young plant
In this article, you’ll discover how cultivars—the genetic varieties of the tea plant—determine how a plant responds to shade, how much umami

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Matcha Tasting Hero

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Tasting Matcha: Umami, Bitterness, and Mouthfeel

Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood

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

Japanese Castella from The Art of Baking by Hidde de Brabander

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Spencer Hyman - Cocoa Runners

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City Trip to Yerevan

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

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