Tea Blog

Matcha vs Sencha vs Gyokuro: What Is the Real Difference?

Matcha is a shade-grown powdered tea, sencha is sun-grown and rolled, and gyokuro is shade-grown leaf. Here is how they compare on growing, flavour, and caffeine.

What Is Matcha and Where Does It Come From?

Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder made from shade-grown tea leaves. It originated in China, spread to Japan, and is made through traditional steps from cultivation to grinding.

Matcha Desserts: Recipes & Ideas for Baking with Matcha

Matcha is easy to bake and cook with thanks to its fine powder and vivid green colour. Try our matcha panna cotta and raw matcha brownies, plus simple ideas to start.

How to Make Matcha Tea: A Step by Step Guide

To make matcha, sift the powder, add water heated to about 80 C, and whisk in a brisk W motion until frothy. Here are the ratios, the temperature, and the tools.

Matcha Health Benefits: What the Research Actually Shows

Matcha may support focus, calm, fat burning, and antioxidant intake. Here is what peer-reviewed research has found, and why drinking it beats eating it.