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How to make perfect Iced Matcha Latte

How to make perfect Iced Matcha Latte

If you are using a chashaku (a Japanese bamboo teaspoon) we recommend 4 scoops, or 2 scoops using an ordinary teaspoon (approx. 3g) Pass your matcha powder through a tea...

How to make perfect Iced Matcha Latte

If you are using a chashaku (a Japanese bamboo teaspoon) we recommend 4 scoops, or 2 scoops using an ordinary teaspoon (approx. 3g) Pass your matcha powder through a tea...

The season of Shincha (this year’s new harvest tea) and summer teas.

The season of Shincha (this year’s new harvest ...

I was in Japan in May, visiting Kyoto, Tokyo, Karatsu, Arita, Mashiko and Kasama. It has become a regular trip, going to stay at each place, and it’s wonderful to...

The season of Shincha (this year’s new harvest ...

I was in Japan in May, visiting Kyoto, Tokyo, Karatsu, Arita, Mashiko and Kasama. It has become a regular trip, going to stay at each place, and it’s wonderful to...

Matcha breakfast

Matcha breakfast

Since I came back from Japan, I have been having a cup of matcha tea with my breakfast. I have also been eating lots of berries and Muesli, with organic...

Matcha breakfast

Since I came back from Japan, I have been having a cup of matcha tea with my breakfast. I have also been eating lots of berries and Muesli, with organic...

premium matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen Kyoto - Keiko Uchida

Is Single-Origin Matcha better than Blended Mat...

I have noticed there are quite a few single-origin matcha teas in our better supermarkets these days. Single-origin matcha is not bad, but it is not actually the best matcha...

Is Single-Origin Matcha better than Blended Mat...

I have noticed there are quite a few single-origin matcha teas in our better supermarkets these days. Single-origin matcha is not bad, but it is not actually the best matcha...

Spring matcha Haru Kasumi from Kyoto

Spring matcha Haru Kasumi from Kyoto

We’ve also just launched our Spring seasonal Matcha Haru Kasumi, to celebrate the cherry blossom season. It is one of the most popular Spring matcha teas from Marukyu Koyamaen. As...

Spring matcha Haru Kasumi from Kyoto

We’ve also just launched our Spring seasonal Matcha Haru Kasumi, to celebrate the cherry blossom season. It is one of the most popular Spring matcha teas from Marukyu Koyamaen. As...

Ohanami and Bento Box

Ohanami and Bento Box

Ever since the 18th century, Japanese people have travelled out to many parks and gardens, taking with them bento boxes, so that they can eat under the cherry blossom; something...

Ohanami and Bento Box

Ever since the 18th century, Japanese people have travelled out to many parks and gardens, taking with them bento boxes, so that they can eat under the cherry blossom; something...