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Matcha Guide

Matcha Guide

Short, plain explanations. Each one is written to help you ask better questions at the counter.

Tea leaves being harvested by hand in a field
What Is MatchaA fine powder from shade-grown tea leaves, and why you drink the whole leaf.3 min read
A white ceramic cup of matcha
Koicha Vs UsuchaThick tea and thin tea, and why the same powder is not always right for both.2 min read
Matcha powder and a bamboo scoop on a wooden board
Ceremonial Grade ExplainedWhat the word means on a menu, and what it does not.3 min read
A bowl of whisked matcha beside a bamboo whisk
Japanese Matcha RegionsUji, Nishio, Yame, Kagoshima and Shizuoka, and what a region name does and does not tell you.3 min read
A white ceramic cup of matcha
How To Order MatchaFive questions to ask at the counter, and what the answers tell you.2 min read

Guides are written for cafe-goers, not tea masters. Spot an error? Tell us.