#matcha

#matcha

Excellent espresso drinks and solid matcha are on hand at this minimalist coffee shop in Laurel Heights.

Hojicha is created from bancha leaves, a lower-grade leaf that some people prefer for its milder taste after roasting, resulting in a smoky and sweet flavor.

Three Tea Bowls has established a minimalist cafe called Forest Tea in Berkeley, focusing on high-grade matcha served as straightforward tea drinks or enhanced with black sesame and house syrups.

My favorite thing about this matcha banana smoothie is that it's not too sweet! Rolled oats, toasted pecans, and plain vegan yogurt add to the heartiness and also enhance the naturally earthy matcha flavor.

The THC-infused iced matcha latte combines matcha's earthy, antioxidant benefits with THC's soothing effects, creating a unique beverage that blends wellness and relaxation.

When made well, macarons are perfectly smooth and crisp on the outside, with a pleasantly chewy texture on the inside.

Drinking matcha, which contains less caffeine than coffee and is rich in L-theanine, can be a calming ritual before bed that promotes relaxation.

I try to do two weekends on the road a month, but sometimes it ends up being three. Usually my Sundays are spent flying home.

Preparing matcha, in its most traditional form, is a special and sacred ritual done with mindfulness and intention. The quality of water and whisking technique greatly affects flavor.