Matcha and tea
Matcha whisk: the bamboo chasen and how to use it
A matcha whisk, or chasen, is a bamboo tool that blends matcha powder into smooth foam. See how it is made, how to use it, clean it and what to use instead.
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Plain-English guides on matcha and tea, coffee drinks explained, coffee at home, bakes and sweets and visiting Out of Office Coffee + Bakery, written alongside this independent guide.
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Matcha and tea
Matcha powder: grades, colour and how to choose a tin
Matcha powder is finely ground shade-grown green tea. Learn what the grades mean, how to judge colour and freshness, and how to choose and store a tin.
Matcha and tea
Matcha tea: what it is and how it differs from green tea
Matcha tea is powdered Japanese green tea whisked into water. Learn how it is grown, how it tastes, how it differs from green tea and how to enjoy it at a cafe.
Matcha and tea
Matcha latte: what it is, how it tastes and how to order it
A matcha latte is whisked matcha powder mixed with steamed or cold milk. See how it tastes, how it is made, how to order it and which versions are on the menu.