TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The government is considering measures to prompt Japanese green tea farmers to shift more production to "tencha" leaves that can be ground into matcha powder, from "sencha ...

But not all matcha is the same. Matcha at its highest quality is referred to as ceremonial-grade, because of the central role it plays in Japanese tea ceremonies. And while this bright green ...

Now, the chain is upping the Japanese flavor by releasing a new Kome-Dough Matcha Cream variety in advance of “Matcha Day” on February 6. This new version of the rice flour doughnut is topped with a ...

(2) Shiratama Kuzu-zenzai Ingredients (Serves 2) 70-80 g shiratamako (glutinous rice flour) 100 g silken tofu 400 g sweet boiled azuki red beans 400 ml water 50 g sugar A pinch of salt 15 g kuzu ...

dubbed the Cuzen Matcha, to the Japanese and U.S. markets. The brainchild of Tsukada, 47, has been praised by Shaun White, a retired Winter Olympic snowboard gold medalist, attracting considerable ...

In Japan, the world’s leading producer of matcha, the export value of tea in 2023 rose by 33% from the previous year. The global market for matcha-based products is worth around $4.24bn and will ...

Japan might be world-famous for its traditional food, but these days it’s becoming just as well known for innovative sweets. Now, there’s a new store called Mikuriya that’s set to steal the limelight ...