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Discovering the Profound Taste of Authentic Matcha Through Tea Ceremony Experience
The Essence of Matcha Revealed Through Tea Ceremony I still vividly remember the day of my first tea ceremony experience. In a small tearoom in Kyoto, the rich aroma of matcha spread along with the fragrance of tatami mats. That single s... -
A New Sense of Japanese and Western Fusion Green Enchantment of Tradition and Innovation: Green Tea Cream Udon to Add Color to Your Table
Creating a Matcha Moment at Home Taking a moment away from your busy daily life to quietly enjoy a cup of matcha can be a special experience. Creating such a "matcha moment" at home not only connects you with traditional Japanese culture... -
The art of matcha time at home: Enjoying a Japanese-style space with a sense of the seasons and basic utensils for a relaxing time of the mind.
Creating a Matcha Moment at Home Taking a moment away from your busy daily life to quietly enjoy a cup of matcha can be a special experience. Creating such a "matcha moment" at home not only connects you with traditional Japanese culture... -
The secret of water quality that brings out the essence of matcha] The science behind the delicate flavor and sweetness produced by soft water
The Deep Relationship Between Matcha and Water Quality: Unveiling the Secret of a Delicious Cup While the quality of tea leaves and whisking techniques are widely known as factors that influence the taste of a cup of matcha, the "water" ... -
The Name and Transition of “Matcha,” Weaving a Thousand-Year History – A Journey to Explore the Etymology and Deepening Appeal of the Word
The Origin and Evolution of the Term "Matcha" The Birth of the Word "Matcha" Matcha, with its deep green color and distinctive aroma, has captivated us for centuries. The name itself contains over a thousand years of history. The word "m... -
The meeting of New York and Kyoto!The secret of matcha cheesecake that recreates the authentic taste and the secret of its worldwide popularity.
How to Make NY-Style Matcha Cheesecake ~ A Perfect Fusion of Eastern and Western Flavors A Rich Flavor Born from the Meeting of East and West The meeting of New York-style cheesecake and matcha is truly a culinary art woven by the fusion... -
Matcha green tea chocolates are a fusion of French and Japanese gastronomy
The Allure of Matcha Chocolate in Paris Matcha chocolate, which has been creating a quiet boom in Paris, the capital of France, is truly an artistic creation where Eastern and Western culinary cultures meet—a fusion of traditional Japane... -
Sen no Rikyu’s Revolution: The Quintessence of Japanese Culture and Aesthetic Sense Conveyed Today by Wabicha
Sen no Rikyū and the Perfection of Wabi-cha: The Legacy of a Revolutionary in Japanese Tea Ceremony History The Emergence of Sen no Rikyū, the Revolutionary of Tea Ceremony In the history of Japanese tea ceremony, no one has had a greate... -
Genealogy of Wabicha (tea ceremony) fostered in the Muromachi period (1336-1573): Transformation and deepening of matcha culture from tea fighting to the aesthetics of the four-tatami-matchan (four-tatami mats)
The Muromachi Period and the Development of Tea Ceremony The Muromachi period saw a significant flourishing of Japan's tea culture. During this era, tea ceremony evolved from a mere beverage into a culture that combined artistic and spir...
