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Takayama chasen: why a real bamboo whisk is dif...
Nearly every real Japanese tea whisk comes from one town in Nara. Here's what that means, and why it's worth it.
Takayama chasen: why a real bamboo whisk is dif...
Nearly every real Japanese tea whisk comes from one town in Nara. Here's what that means, and why it's worth it.
How to choose a matcha bowl (chawan)
You need less than you think. Width, depth and a weight that settles the hand — that's most of it.
How to choose a matcha bowl (chawan)
You need less than you think. Width, depth and a weight that settles the hand — that's most of it.
How to store matcha so it doesn't go stale
Matcha is fragile. Air, light, heat and moisture kill it fast. Here's how to keep it fresh — and why the caddy is not the pantry.
How to store matcha so it doesn't go stale
Matcha is fragile. Air, light, heat and moisture kill it fast. Here's how to keep it fresh — and why the caddy is not the pantry.
How often should you replace a matcha whisk (ch...
A chasen is a consumable, like a good brush. With care it lasts one to two years — here's when to replace it.
How often should you replace a matcha whisk (ch...
A chasen is a consumable, like a good brush. With care it lasts one to two years — here's when to replace it.
How to tell real Japanese matcha from fake
Counterfeit and blended matcha is real. Four checks — colour, particle, taste and the label — tell you most of what you need.
How to tell real Japanese matcha from fake
Counterfeit and blended matcha is real. Four checks — colour, particle, taste and the label — tell you most of what you need.
Is 'ceremonial grade' matcha real? An honest an...
There is no official 'ceremonial grade' in Japan. Here is what the word really means and how to judge quality without it.
Is 'ceremonial grade' matcha real? An honest an...
There is no official 'ceremonial grade' in Japan. Here is what the word really means and how to judge quality without it.