How to Make Matcha Tea Without a Whisk

Matcha, originally from China but popularized in Japan, is an interesting version of tea made by pulverizing green tea leaves into a fine powder. The matcha powder is then whisked into slightly heated water instead of soaked, or infused, like its full leaf cousin. The visual difference between matcha and “normal” green tea is striking … Read more How to Make Matcha Tea Without a Whisk

What is the Difference Between Matcha and Green Tea?

Viewing a cup of green tea and a cup of matcha tea next to each other makes it hard to believe that both brews come from the same leaves. The clear, yellow-greenish color of green tea is a stark contrast to the opaque bright green foaminess of matcha tea. The difference starts at the farm … Read more What is the Difference Between Matcha and Green Tea?

What Does Matcha Tea Taste Like?

Everybody makes choices about what to eat and drink based on different things. Whether something is good for you or not, if it is inexpensive or convenient, and of course, if it tastes good. Matcha green tea is becoming more and more popular, but you may be wondering, what does this bright green frothy matcha … Read more What Does Matcha Tea Taste Like?

Matcha Tea Review: Kama Matcha

BRAND: Matcha Source  |  TEA: “Kama Matcha”  |  GRADE: Ceremonial Grade  |  ORIGIN: Japan Preparation of Matcha Source “Kama Matcha” I prepared this matcha using 2 chashaku scoops (roughly a teaspoon) and 3 oz of purified water at just below 180 degrees Fahrenheit (note that Matcha Source recommends a 180 degree temperature for the best matcha … Read more Matcha Tea Review: Kama Matcha