Matcha Musings

Hojicha Latte

What is Hojicha Tea and what does it taste like?

Have you ever heard of the Japanese tea Hojicha? (pronounced Ho-jee-cha) Here in Melbourne, Australia, we have recently have seen an abundance of Japanese style cafes popping up all over the place. In addition to...

What is Hojicha Tea and what does it taste like?

Have you ever heard of the Japanese tea Hojicha? (pronounced Ho-jee-cha) Here in Melbourne, Australia, we have recently have seen an abundance of Japanese style cafes popping up all over the place. In addition to...

Dairy and Matcha - Why The Two Don't Mix

Dairy and Matcha - Why The Two Don't Mix

If you're not a Matcha Green Tea drinker already, you may find it quite strange to consider adding any kind of milk to your green tea.   It's more common than you may think! Matcha is increasingly...

Dairy and Matcha - Why The Two Don't Mix

If you're not a Matcha Green Tea drinker already, you may find it quite strange to consider adding any kind of milk to your green tea.   It's more common than you may think! Matcha is increasingly...

Caffeine found in Matcha and Coffee

Does Matcha contain Caffeine?

You may be surprised to know that Matcha Green Tea actually does contain caffeine but it’s only one third the amount of that found in a cup of coffee. The difference is coffee only gives you a...

Does Matcha contain Caffeine?

You may be surprised to know that Matcha Green Tea actually does contain caffeine but it’s only one third the amount of that found in a cup of coffee. The difference is coffee only gives you a...

Home Compostable vs Industrial Compostable - what's the difference?

The Difference Between Home and Industrial Comp...

If a product is labelled compostable, does that mean it can be composted at home or does it need more accelerated conditions as seen in industrial composts? What is the difference between the two types of...

The Difference Between Home and Industrial Comp...

If a product is labelled compostable, does that mean it can be composted at home or does it need more accelerated conditions as seen in industrial composts? What is the difference between the two types of...

What is the difference between Matcha and regular Green Tea?

What is the Difference Between Matcha And Regul...

Did you know all tea comes from the same tea plant Camellia Senesis? However the different growing methods and processes set all Teas apart from one another. Matcha is no exception -...

What is the Difference Between Matcha And Regul...

Did you know all tea comes from the same tea plant Camellia Senesis? However the different growing methods and processes set all Teas apart from one another. Matcha is no exception -...

Let's Meet Japanese Bathhouse Ambassador Stephanie Crohin

Let's Meet Japanese Bathhouse Ambassador Stepha...

We were delighted to recently have a chat to Stephanie Crohin, a French ex-pat living in Tokyo, Japan. She has lived in Japan for over 10 years now and during that time...

Let's Meet Japanese Bathhouse Ambassador Stepha...

We were delighted to recently have a chat to Stephanie Crohin, a French ex-pat living in Tokyo, Japan. She has lived in Japan for over 10 years now and during that time...