Ingredient Profile

Matcha

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History — Matcha

🌍 Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan (refined from Chinese origin) 🕰️ Introduced to Japan ~12th century AD (Song Dynasty China origin)

Flavor pairings for Matcha

Matcha × Mascarpone

The catechins and EGCG bitterness of matcha is tamed by the sweet, fatty richness of mascarpone. The astringency becomes a background note, not a distraction.

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