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Matcha for Beginners
Matcha is on everyone's lips at the moment. Literally. Unlike conventional green tea, for Matcha the entire tea leaf is processed into a fine powder, which makes it a particularly intense taste experience and a valuable source of nutrients. In this article, we have collected everything you need to know as a matcha beginner: from the different varieties to preparation and delicious recipe ideas.
What is an Izakaya?
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You've probably heard of izakaya before, right? In Japan there are a lot of them and also in Germany you can find here and there a restaurant called Izakaya. Izakaya is a typical bar or pub that serves mainly small dishes and alcoholic beverages - actually like Spanish tapas, but in Japanese and with other delicacies...
How to drink Japanese tea
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Japan is known for its rich tea culture that dates back many centuries. Japanese people take their tea seriously, and there are several fascinating customs and traditions associated with the art of drinking tea...
Sakura - beautiful and even delicious
Spring is slowly approaching and with it the cherry blossom season, which is so popular in Japan. The white-pink blossom of the cherry trees, called sakura in Japan, stands for new beginnings and, of course, beauty, but also for transience and impermanence...
What exactly is yuzu?
If you like fruity things and Japanese food, you've probably come across yuzu before. But do you know what it is exactly?...