What is Matcha? Matcha is a Japanese green tea made from finely powdered dried green tea leaves. It has a slightly bitter, vegetal taste and a vibrant green color that results from the leaves’ high chlorophyll levels. This tea is the tea of choice in Japan and is a big part of traditional Japanese tea …
What is Oxidation in Tea Production? Oxidation refers to a series of chemical reactions that result in the browning of tea leaves and the production of flavor and aroma compounds in finished teas. Depending on the type of tea being made, oxidation is prevented altogether, or deliberately initiated, controlled then stopped. Much of the oxidation …
What makes for the Quality and Flavour of loose leave tea? To truly explore tea drinking and experience its culture, throw away those tea-bags! The diversity and nuances of tea flavours are beyond the typical teas found in local supermarkets. All tea comes from the leave and buds of the plant Camellia Sinensis. The most …