The Matcha Lab

How is Matcha made?

How is Matcha made?

The process of cultivating matcha tea leaves closely mirrors that of Gyokuro, Japan’s finest premium green tea. While standard tea leaves are grown under direct sunlight, Gyokuro and matcha require...

How is Matcha made?

The process of cultivating matcha tea leaves closely mirrors that of Gyokuro, Japan’s finest premium green tea. While standard tea leaves are grown under direct sunlight, Gyokuro and matcha require...

What is the world’s oldest book on tea?

What is the world’s oldest book on tea?

The answer points us back to a legendary Chinese tea master named Lu Yu (Rikuu). He was the historic figure who authored the very first book dedicated entirely to tea....

What is the world’s oldest book on tea?

The answer points us back to a legendary Chinese tea master named Lu Yu (Rikuu). He was the historic figure who authored the very first book dedicated entirely to tea....

Does tea from a teabag taste different than from a Kyusu?

Does tea from a teabag taste different than fro...

The answer is a definitive yes. When brewing sencha, allowing the tea leaves to fully unfurl is absolutely essential. Inside a teabag, space is restricted, preventing the leaves from opening...

Does tea from a teabag taste different than fro...

The answer is a definitive yes. When brewing sencha, allowing the tea leaves to fully unfurl is absolutely essential. Inside a teabag, space is restricted, preventing the leaves from opening...