the matcha edit

Why Most Matcha in the UK Is Not What It Claims to Be

Why Most Matcha in the UK Is Not What It Claims...

The UK matcha market has grown fast. It is on the menu at coffee chains, independent cafes and fast-casual concepts across the country. That growth has been accompanied by a...

Why Most Matcha in the UK Is Not What It Claims...

The UK matcha market has grown fast. It is on the menu at coffee chains, independent cafes and fast-casual concepts across the country. That growth has been accompanied by a...

What Is Stone-Milled Matcha and Why Does It Matter?

What Is Stone-Milled Matcha and Why Does It Mat...

Most matcha sold in the UK is not stone-milled. The label rarely says how it was ground, and most buyers never think to ask. But the milling method is one...

What Is Stone-Milled Matcha and Why Does It Mat...

Most matcha sold in the UK is not stone-milled. The label rarely says how it was ground, and most buyers never think to ask. But the milling method is one...

Is Matcha Better Than Green Tea? What the Science Says

Is Matcha Better Than Green Tea? What the Scien...

Matcha and green tea come from the same species of plant, Camellia sinensis. That is where the similarity ends. The plant that produces Master's Reserve is Okumidori, a specific cultivar...

Is Matcha Better Than Green Tea? What the Scien...

Matcha and green tea come from the same species of plant, Camellia sinensis. That is where the similarity ends. The plant that produces Master's Reserve is Okumidori, a specific cultivar...

Matcha Health Benefits: The Grade-Aware Guide

Matcha Health Benefits: The Grade-Aware Guide

Matcha is one of the most nutritionally dense drinks you can choose. L-theanine, EGCG, chlorophyll. Three compounds with well-documented health properties, present in matcha in higher concentrations than almost any...

Matcha Health Benefits: The Grade-Aware Guide

Matcha is one of the most nutritionally dense drinks you can choose. L-theanine, EGCG, chlorophyll. Three compounds with well-documented health properties, present in matcha in higher concentrations than almost any...

What is First Flush Matcha? Why It Matters for Every Cup

What is First Flush Matcha? Why It Matters for ...

First flush is one of those terms that appears on matcha labels without much explanation. Most brands mention it. Few explain what it actually means or why it changes what...

What is First Flush Matcha? Why It Matters for ...

First flush is one of those terms that appears on matcha labels without much explanation. Most brands mention it. Few explain what it actually means or why it changes what...

How to Keep Your Matcha at Its Best

How to Keep Your Matcha at Its Best

Good matcha is more sensitive than most people realise. Light, heat, air and moisture all degrade it, and the compounds that make a first flush ceremonial grade matcha worth buying...

How to Keep Your Matcha at Its Best

Good matcha is more sensitive than most people realise. Light, heat, air and moisture all degrade it, and the compounds that make a first flush ceremonial grade matcha worth buying...