Harmony of Matcha and Fruits – New Beverages of Matcha Fusion

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Starbucks Japan has launched two new menu of matcha beverage, which has been newly developed using unique ingredients. Before the launching them, the company has performed an unique trial which let us assume the ingredients for the new recipes. In … Continue reading

Matcha Phenomena! Extra – Personal Estimate of New Recipe of Matcha Fusion

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“Matcha fusion” is the unique trial performed by Starbucks Japan till today. The company pressed its new matcha beverage will be launched from 26th Dec., which is newly developed and further different from the existing matcha recipes. The ingredients using … Continue reading

Matcha Phenomena! 2. Stability of Matcha Foam

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The popularity of matcha has been gaining! Starbucks Japan has launched a new menu using matcha “Matcha White Marble Frappuccino” since 6th Dec. Besides, it is announced Starbucks Japan will launch an absolutely new matcha beverages. The ingredients matched to … Continue reading

Matcha Phenomena! – 1. Foaming Properties

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Speaking of foaming, those who learned chemistry may think some surfactants cause the bubbles. Indeed, tea leaves contains tea saponin, which can cause decrease of interface tension, resulting in foaming. However, Sawamura et al.(2012) clarified that not only water-soluble ingredients … Continue reading

Matcha Phenomena! – Research Prospects

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As posted before, matcha is useful for addition of bright green color and richness to meals. Besides, matcha has been gaining its popularity worldwide due to its health benefits derived from various constituents such as catechins, theanine, vitamins etc. According … Continue reading

Shizuoka Local Foods Marche at Seibu Ikebukuro

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From 12th to 18th Dec., Shizuoka Local Foods Marche is held at 7th floor in Seibu Ikebukuro. In this Marche, we can enjoy various foods brought from sea to mountains in Shizuoka. Sea foods and agricultural products of course specialty … Continue reading

Matcha Sauce Goes Well with Various Cuisines

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“A manger des yeux”, the phrase means “to eat with one’s eyes” in France, the country of gourmet. As the phrase indicates, the appearance of dish has a significant role on enjoying cuisine. Matcha, fine powder of tencha, could provide … Continue reading