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Sencha, bancha, kukicha, genmaicha, hojicha – którą japońską zieloną herbatę wybrać?

Sencha to klasyczna japońska herbata o świeżym, trawiastym smaku, a bancha o wyrazistym posmaku orzecha włoskiego. Kukicha składa się z łodyżek i gałązek, a genmaicha zasłynęła dodatkiem prażonego ...

Matcha gift set – how to choose one and what to put inside?

A complete matcha set contains five basic elements – a bowl (matchawan), a bamboo spoon (chashaku) and a whisk (chasen), a whisk holder (naoshi) and good quality matcha. You can also add a strainer...

Hojicha vs matcha – what's the difference and which should you choose?

Hojicha is a roasted green tea with a nutty, caramel flavour, made from a blend of other green teas such as bancha and kukicha. Matcha, on the other hand, is made from the powdered leaves of tea bu...

Which matcha should I choose for lattes, and which for baking?

Ceremonial matcha comes from the first harvest and is drunk with water, while culinary matcha comes from later harvests. As the name suggests, it is best used as an ingredient in baked goods or des...

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Can a cup of matcha genuinely help with weight loss? It's a question many people searching for natural support in reducing body weight ask themselves. Matcha – powdered green tea – has grown in p...

Green tea and deacidification – how it balances your body’s pH

The human body can be described as a complex piece of machinery, vulnerable to a range of factors that may disrupt its balance. One example of such disruption is bodily acidification. This state c...

Does green tea calm you down – myth or fact?

Green tea is a genuine treasure trove of valuable nutrients and health-boosting properties. For thousands of years, it has been regarded as a remedy for body, mind and spirit. Its devotees reach fo...

How to care for your matcha accessories?

Caring for your matcha accessories is a simple yet important ritual. To fully enjoy the process of preparing matcha, it’s worth taking a moment to look after your tools properly. Regular cleaning ...

Is matcha a good coffee substitute?

With today's fast-paced lifestyle and constant new challenges, coffee can feel like a necessity just to get through the day for some people. It doesn't have to be that way, though, as there are ple...

Current situation on the green tea market in Japan

The popularity of matcha is growing not only in Europe and America, but also in Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. This rapid increase in matcha’s availability is good news for producers and gr...