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Japanify: What's the Difference Between Sencha and Hojicha?
October 23, 2018
Both sencha and hojicha are common teas that you will come across everywhere in Japan....
The Umami Reader: 3rd Wave Green Tea Is a Thing in Tokyo
January 27, 2017
Tokyo's 1st green tea pour-over cafe, a Japanese steakhouse's Trump Burger, Nyet My President – the cocktail, and more food + drink news.
Green Tea Kit Kats: Give 'em a Break from Boring Halloween Candy
October 27, 2016
Stock your Halloween candy bowl with something more interesting than Hershey's, Reese's, and Tootsie Rolls – get a bag (or two) of Green Tea Kit Kats!
MOTOism: Matcha Sesame Tofu Two Ways
June 22, 2016
A step-by-step recipe to make Matcha Sesame Tofu, which can be eaten as a sweet dessert or savory side dish, when topped with shoyu and wasabi.
Conbini Creations: Super Easy Matcha Ice Cream
June 20, 2016
Step-by-step instructions of the easiest, creamiest, and most delicious matcha green tea ice cream you can make at home. No need for an ice cream maker!
Matcha Salt – It's Like Green Gold Dust
January 21, 2016
A sprinkle of this Matcha Salt can finish and elevate a dish with earthy umami flavor. Handmixed for Umami Mart by Oaktown Spice Shop.