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Straightforward advice on choosing matcha, making better drinks, understanding its benefits, and getting more from every scoop.
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How to Choose the Best Matcha
How to Choose the Best Matcha
|5 min read
The best matcha depends on how you drink it.
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What Is First Harvest Matcha and Why Does It Matter?
What Is First Harvest Matcha and Why Does It Matter?
|4 min read
First harvest matcha is made from the first tea leaves picked in spring.
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Does Matcha Make You Poop?
Does Matcha Make You Poop?
|4 min read
Matcha can make some people feel like they need to poop.
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What Is Umami in Matcha?
What Is Umami in Matcha?
|5 min read
Umami is the savoury, rounded taste that gives matcha depth. Learn what it tastes like, where it comes from and how to make it easier to notice.
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How Long Should a Bamboo Whisk Last?
How Long Should a Bamboo Whisk Last?
|4 min read
A bamboo matcha whisk does not have a fixed lifespan. Replace it when many tips are broken or it becomes noticeably harder to whisk matcha effectively.
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Are You Supposed to Soak a Bamboo Whisk?
Are You Supposed to Soak a Bamboo Whisk?
|4 min read
Yes. Soaking the tips of a bamboo matcha whisk in water for about 1 to 2 minutes.
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What Is the Measurement of a Matcha Spoon?
What Is the Measurement of a Matcha Spoon?
|5 min read
A traditional matcha spoon does not have one exact measurement.
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What Is the Difference Between a Matcha Spoon and a Teaspoon?
What Is the Difference Between a Matcha Spoon and a Teaspoon?
|4 min read
A matcha spoon and a teaspoon measure matcha differently. Learn how a chashaku, kitchen teaspoon, and a 1g matcha spoon compare.