Matcha

Peace of mind and the Japanese Tea Ceremony
I was invited by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to run a tea ceremony workshop for them in London. It was as part of their tourism campaign to promote travel to...
Peace of mind and the Japanese Tea Ceremony
I was invited by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to run a tea ceremony workshop for them in London. It was as part of their tourism campaign to promote travel to...

Sweets and Matcha / Green Tea
In Japanese cha is tea. So, we call our teas hojicha, sencha, genmaicha etc. In the matcha world we have koicha (strong tea) and usucha (weak tea). For matcha latte...
Sweets and Matcha / Green Tea
In Japanese cha is tea. So, we call our teas hojicha, sencha, genmaicha etc. In the matcha world we have koicha (strong tea) and usucha (weak tea). For matcha latte...

The Shelf Life of Matcha Tea
I drink at least three cups of matcha tea every day. It lifts me up, and I find it very refreshing. Recently, I’ve been asked quite a few questions about...
The Shelf Life of Matcha Tea
I drink at least three cups of matcha tea every day. It lifts me up, and I find it very refreshing. Recently, I’ve been asked quite a few questions about...

How to drink Matcha Tea – Usucha, Koicha or Latte?
I recently visited Tokyo and Kyoto for the first time in three years. I realised that I really need to see my family, friends, and business contacts there. I visited...
How to drink Matcha Tea – Usucha, Koicha or Latte?
I recently visited Tokyo and Kyoto for the first time in three years. I realised that I really need to see my family, friends, and business contacts there. I visited...

How to Use and Maintain a Chasen (Bamboo Whisk)...
Chasen were developed to mix our beloved matcha tea. 90% of Japanese whisks are produced in Nara prefecture, not too far from the famous Kyoto! Some chasens are very reasonably...
How to Use and Maintain a Chasen (Bamboo Whisk)...
Chasen were developed to mix our beloved matcha tea. 90% of Japanese whisks are produced in Nara prefecture, not too far from the famous Kyoto! Some chasens are very reasonably...

Why you should invest in a Chasen Stand
If you have ever tried to make matcha at home, you know it’s almost impossible to get the signature frothy foam without a chasen – a traditional bamboo whisk. Not...
Why you should invest in a Chasen Stand
If you have ever tried to make matcha at home, you know it’s almost impossible to get the signature frothy foam without a chasen – a traditional bamboo whisk. Not...