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How Matcha Is Made: From Shaded Tencha to the Tea Bowl

August 31, 2026 by Hiro
Bowl of freshly whisked matcha with a bamboo chasen and a small dish of matcha powder

Matcha begins as shaded tencha rather than ordinary green tea powder. Follow its journey from the tea field to the bowl, then learn how to judge, choose, store, and whisk it.

Categories Japanese Food Culture Tags chasen, Japanese green tea, Japanese Tea, Matcha, tea ceremony, tencha

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