Trying out this matcha in tea bag. A little gift from my significant other that brightens day at the office.
Trying out this matcha in tea bag. A little gift from my significant other that brightens day at the office.
Today at #Ikiya, we’re hosting a special workshop dedicated to #matcha, where Antonella explains history, production, and preparation of the most famous Japanese #tea.
But do you know what matcha really is? It’s powdered green tea used in the #Japanese tea ceremony. Matcha spread in the 16th century, but it was the great Master Sen no Rikyu who codified a new way to drink tea and savor a unique, irreplaceable moment: the #Chanoyu.
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#Matcha is made by stone-grinding #Tencha leaves (shade-grown, unrolled tea) into a fine powder. Unlike other teas, it’s not steeped but whisked with hot water using a bamboo whisk (chasen) to create a light foam. There are many types: single-cultivar or blended, for usucha (light tea) or koicha (thick tea), culinary or ceremonial. Matcha is pure umami, with an extremely rich and intense aroma.
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One of the most authentic matcha places in Houston, Sweets Oyatsu is popping up at our restaurant! Get an early mother's Day sweet treat alongside a hearty meal.
Friday, May 8th 3-7PM serving matcha drinks and sweets until supplies last.