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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.

To access this post, you must purchase Sanremo YOU, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Jet, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270Wi, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270, Koffiemolen Baratza Virtuoso+, Ceado Life koffiemolen, Espressomachine Sage Barista Touch Impress, Koffiemolen Baratza Forté AP, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario+, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario W+, Espressomachine+koffiemolen Sage The Dynamic Duo, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Express, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Pro, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino Plus, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Touch or Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal – Filterkoffiemachine met thermoskan & Cold Brew functie.

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matcha terroir japan regions - 2

Terroir in matcha: why provenance affects everything

Why does matcha from Uji taste so different from matcha from Kagoshima? In this article, you’ll discover how climate, soil, altitude and shade cultivation combine to form matcha’s terroir and determine its taste.

To access this post, you must purchase Sanremo YOU, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Jet, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270Wi, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270, Koffiemolen Baratza Virtuoso+, Ceado Life koffiemolen, Espressomachine Sage Barista Touch Impress, Koffiemolen Baratza Forté AP, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario+, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario W+, Espressomachine+koffiemolen Sage The Dynamic Duo, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Express, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Pro, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino Plus, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Touch or Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal – Filterkoffiemachine met thermoskan & Cold Brew functie.

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history of matcha Sen no Rikyū

The history of matcha and Japanese tea culture

Matcha is the result of centuries of development in which agriculture, religion, aesthetics and discipline have been slowly intertwined.

To access this post, you must purchase Sanremo YOU, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Jet, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270Wi, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270, Koffiemolen Baratza Virtuoso+, Ceado Life koffiemolen, Espressomachine Sage Barista Touch Impress, Koffiemolen Baratza Forté AP, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario+, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario W+, Espressomachine+koffiemolen Sage The Dynamic Duo, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Express, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Pro, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino Plus, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Touch or Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal – Filterkoffiemachine met thermoskan & Cold Brew functie.

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Matcha brewing station

Making matcha: water, temperature and proportions

Making matcha seems simple. Powder in a bowl, add water, whisk and done. It is this very simplicity that often makes it underrated. In reality, matcha brewing is a technical operation in which small variations have major effects on flavor, texture and balance.

To access this post, you must purchase Sanremo YOU, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Jet, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270Wi, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270, Koffiemolen Baratza Virtuoso+, Ceado Life koffiemolen, Espressomachine Sage Barista Touch Impress, Koffiemolen Baratza Forté AP, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario+, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario W+, Espressomachine+koffiemolen Sage The Dynamic Duo, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Express, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Pro, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino Plus, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Touch or Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal – Filterkoffiemachine met thermoskan & Cold Brew functie.

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Matcha grinding stone mill AI image

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.

To access this post, you must purchase Sanremo YOU, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Jet, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270Wi, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270, Koffiemolen Baratza Virtuoso+, Ceado Life koffiemolen, Espressomachine Sage Barista Touch Impress, Koffiemolen Baratza Forté AP, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario+, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario W+, Espressomachine+koffiemolen Sage The Dynamic Duo, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Express, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Pro, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino Plus, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Touch or Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal – Filterkoffiemachine met thermoskan & Cold Brew functie.

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Shadow cultivation matcha

Shadow cultivation in matcha

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

To access this post, you must purchase Sanremo YOU, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Jet, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270Wi, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270, Koffiemolen Baratza Virtuoso+, Ceado Life koffiemolen, Espressomachine Sage Barista Touch Impress, Koffiemolen Baratza Forté AP, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario+, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario W+, Espressomachine+koffiemolen Sage The Dynamic Duo, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Express, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Pro, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino Plus, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Touch or Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal – Filterkoffiemachine met thermoskan & Cold Brew functie.

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real matcha powder

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.

To access this post, you must purchase Sanremo YOU, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Jet, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270Wi, Koffiemolen Baratza Sette 270, Koffiemolen Baratza Virtuoso+, Ceado Life koffiemolen, Espressomachine Sage Barista Touch Impress, Koffiemolen Baratza Forté AP, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario+, Koffiemolen Baratza Vario W+, Espressomachine+koffiemolen Sage The Dynamic Duo, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Express, Espressomachine Sage The Barista Pro, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino, Espressomachine Sage The Bambino Plus, Espressomachine Sage The Oracle Touch or Sage The Luxe Brewer Thermal – Filterkoffiemachine met thermoskan & Cold Brew functie.

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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

Read more “

PREMIUM

matcha terroir japan regions - 2

Terroir in matcha: why provenance affects everything

Why does matcha from Uji taste so different from matcha from Kagoshima? In this article, you'll discover how climate, soil, altitude and

Read more “

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history of matcha Sen no Rikyū

The history of matcha and Japanese tea culture

Matcha is the result of centuries of development in which agriculture, religion, aesthetics and discipline have been slowly intertwined.

Read more “

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Matcha brewing station

Making matcha: water, temperature and proportions

Making matcha seems simple. Powder in a bowl, add water, whisk and done. It is this very simplicity that often makes it

Read more “

PREMIUM

Matcha grinding stone mill AI image

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,

Read more “

PREMIUM

Shadow cultivation matcha

Shadow cultivation in matcha

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

Read more “

PREMIUM

real matcha powder

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

Read more “

Matcha

Matcha Feature: From Tea Leaf to Bowl

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

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Plant-based beverages

Foaming Oat Milk or Other Plant-Based Milks: Here’s What to Keep in Mind

Here's how to make cappuccinos and lattes with a nice layer of foam.

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hoe werkt een yixing theepot

Hoe werkt een Yixing theepot?

Ontdek de benodigdheden en welke theesoorten het meest geschikt zijn.

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