Dec 07 2023 43 mins
In this episode, Kenneth once again sits down with Jeff Champeau / President of Rishi Tea, and Botanicals. Today they discuss Green, White and Matcha teas. Jeff explains the differences and how to prepare each one like an expert. He also explains more about how tea is grown and harvested.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- What part of the plant is harvested and when depends on the type of tea being made.
- Tea is harvested on sunny days. Harvesting is a dance between the tea masters, the pickers, and Mother Nature.
- The way green tea is processed changes the flavor profile.
- Matcha is powdered green tea.
- White tea is the least processed.
- Matcha can be prepared in classic coffee styles, including espresso.
- Green tea is very temperature sensitive.
BEST MOMENTS
‘The spring harvest is generally prized more than the later harvest. ´
‘When you shade the tea plant for Matcha you are preserving the amino acids.’
‘White tea is more accommodating in terms of temperature.’
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Coffee 101 is an educational show on all things coffee. Join Kenneth and Katie as they start with the most basic questions about coffee and build your knowledge from there. If you love coffee, are curious about coffee, or you’re a business just looking for a resource to train your team, Coffee 101 is without question the show for you!
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