What Happens in a Japanese Tea Ceremony: A Simple Guide for Matcha Lovers
A Japanese tea ceremony is a choreographed gathering where a host prepares matcha for guests through a precise sequence: arrival, purification, sweets, whisked tea, and appreciation of the utensils...
Koicha vs Usucha: The Two Ways to Whisk Matcha and When to Use Each
Koicha and usucha are the two traditional preparations of matcha from Japan. Koicha is a thick, glossy tea made by slowly kneading about 4 grams of matcha into 30 to 40 ml of water. Usucha is a thi...
How Japanese People Actually Drink Matcha Every Day
Most Japanese people do not whisk matcha in a tea ceremony each morning. Instead, they grab matcha lattes from convenience stores, eat matcha flavored sweets and desserts, and use culinary grade ma...