I had the absolute best time brewing and tasting these wonderful teas. I can honestly say I've never had matcha this grand before, and I really appreciated the chance to use my tea set to test them. You have an extraordinary product!
Yame is one of Kyushu's leading green tea-producing areas. It is known for its excellent stargazing due to its sparse population and lack of light pollution.The central feature of the Tea Cultural Center is the Chakai Hall pictured, with its high ceiling creating a spacious feel. The ...
The interior is cozy yet sophisticated, creating a refined atmosphere. They use only the first-picked tea leaves for their matcha, allowing you to enjoy a rich, aromatic flavor. This café is a place where you can discover new attractions of Uji tea, offering matcha lattes, seasonal drinks, ...
Thanks David! Me too I haven’t tried The Republic of Tea’s matcha. I see their website lists it’s from Japan but doesn’t say where exactly. It also doesn’t look too vibrant green in the photos, so by first glance I’m not too impress with it. Have you done a side by sid...
and can be distinguished from normal soba by its dull green colour. Springy, with a hint of green tea, Shimbashi Soba’s Cha Soba is delicious and healthy. Unfortunately, Cha Soba is not a regular item on the menu, but is a seasonal dish that comes in a set. Be sure to check their...
Smooth and delicate triple-layered Matcha Pudding with Japanese anko, this delicious green tea pudding is an easy dessert to make at home.
Soft and fluffy Matcha Chiffon Cake with Japanese green tea powder is the perfect sweet treat for a light afternoon snack or dessert.
The barista said that just today they got word that they need to charge you for a “specialty tea”, which I think is bologna because sbux matcha powder is no where near worth almost $4! You can get very good matcha for wayyyyy less money per serving. Typical sbux just trying to rip...
After a short rest break with a cup of tea, owner Hirota-san showed me around the garden that surrounds the house. The huge variety of different plants and vegetables—too numerous to count—included chili plants, eggplants, tomatoes, edamame (young soybeans), basil, and mint. In fact, ...