Tezumi Insights

A houjicha latte with latte art in a mint-green cup and saucer beside a foil tea pouch and a bamboo whisk on dark wood.
As the weather begins to cool, a warm and relaxing houjicha latte is a perfect way to cozy up. Choosing Your Ingredients...
How Matcha is Made, Part 1: Cultivation and Harvest
Perhaps Japan’s most iconic tea, matcha (抹茶) is a finely-ground powder produced by grinding tencha in a stone mill. In addition to...
A white lipped pouring bowl beside a glass of layered iced houjicha latte of milk and brown roasted tea on wood.
A low caffeine escape from the summer heat, an iced houjicha latte combines the relaxing aroma of houjicha with cool refreshing milk....
A tan and a dark teal Japanese kyusu teapot beside a cup of brewed green tea on a dark wooden surface.
Japanese teapots come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, materials, and types, which can be intimidating for those just setting foot...
A layered iced matcha latte in a glass with milk below and bright-green matcha on top, with a bowl of whisked matcha and a bamboo whisk behind.
A simple summer twist on the classic matcha latte gives it a refreshing touch for warmer months. Choosing Your Ingredients The ideal...
A matcha latte with leaf latte art in a mint-green cup and saucer, with a small tin and a bamboo whisk on a wooden table.
Undoubtedly the most popular matcha-based drink, the matcha latte marries the deep, rich flavour of matcha with the mellow sweetness and creaminess...
Overhead view of a ceramic mug of matcha latte with heart latte art on a black tray, with a bamboo whisk and small dish.
Looking for a stronger, richer version of a matcha latte? Inspired by the classic cappuccino, this matcha-ccino has a stronger matcha flavour...
A concentrated stream of bright-green matcha being poured into a mint-green cup on a saucer on a wooden surface.
Just as the infinite variety of coffee drinks—from lattes and flat whites to cappuccinos and cortados—rests on the solid foundation of a...
Matcha: 7 Myths and Misconceptions
In the past few years, matcha has had a massive surge in popularity in the West. While this has made it easier...