“Matcha This jade-colored powder, pulverized from newly plucked tea buds, is whisked (with a special bamboo tool) into hot water to make ceremonial tea. Matcha also provides the distinctive color and flavor of green tea ice cream and is used… — Elizabeth Andoh Copy Share
“Matcha This jade-colored powder, pulverized from newly plucked tea buds, is whisked (with a special bamboo tool) into hot water to make ceremonial tea. Matcha also provides the distinctive color and flavor of green tea ice cream and is used in making many traditional confections. Only the first-harvest buds of tea plants shaded from direct sunlight are used for matcha,… — Elizabeth Andoh Copy Share
“Hōjicha Hōjicha is made of roasted green tea leaves. It has a smoky flavor and is often served with fried foods, such as tempura… — Elizabeth Andoh Copy Share Image
“Togi-Jiru (water drained from washing rice) The cloudy water that results from washing rice is called togi-jiru, and it can be used later the… — Elizabeth Andoh Copy Share Image
