How Matcha Is Made: From Shaded Tencha to the Tea Bowl
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.
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Japanese Teapot Types: How Kyusu, Hohin, Dobin, and Shiboridashi Differ
Find the Japanese teapot you will reach for every day. Compare kyusu, hohin, dobin, and cast iron by tea, capacity, filter, and pouring style—and avoid buying the wrong pot.
Japanese Tea Types Explained: Sencha, Matcha, Gyokuro, Hojicha, and More
Japanese tea includes far more than matcha. Compare sencha, gyokuro, hojicha, genmaicha, bancha, kukicha, and other major styles by production, taste, appearance, and brewing method.