Country, language & currency
by Tealyra
Cover story · Matcha
In short: for good matcha in Canada, buy from a specialist tea shop that names the region in Japan (Uji, Nishio, Izu or Yame) and tells you the grade. Pick ceremonial matcha if you whisk it with water, and an everyday or culinary matcha for lattes and…
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