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I have put together a list of recommended tea things in several categories for you to shop my favorite tea things. This list is based 100% on my honest opinion, personal preference and recommendations. I will be updating/adding items periodically so make sure you come back for new ideas!

This is not an actual shop, so if you click through the images you’ll be directed to the seller.
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MATCHA

1  Material Matcha MMU03 
2   Matchaeologist Matcha-Meiko
3  Encha Latte Grade Individual Sachets 
1- MMU03 is one of my favorite Matcha! Their quality is really good. Best to drink on its own.

2- Another amazing daily Matcha from another favorite brand. Full bodied and with subtle floral notes. They have different grades and I also love their Misaki premium blend. I also LOVE their Midori Culinary Matcha.

3- This is also a great Matcha and I especially like the individually wrapped sachets when I travel or when I’m on-the-go.

4  Ippodo Smooth Matcha
5  Mizuba Matcha Daily Blend
6  Matchaeologist Midori Culinary Matcha 
4-  One of my all time favorites! This is probably one of my favorite Japanese tea brands and their Matcha is amazing. Recently available from Amazon.

5- I love my Matcha Lattes and this is what I mostly use to make them. Check out their Instagram account for discount codes.

6- I love to cook with Matcha but it can be a little expensive. This is an excellent quality kitchen grade Matcha from my go-to Matcha online store.

MATCHA TOOLS

1  White Matcha Bowl 
2  Full Matcha Accessories Set 
3  Material Matcha Starter Pack 
1- Chawans (Matcha bowls) are perfect for drinking straight Matcha because it’s easier to whisk than in a regular cup/mug and create froth.

2- This is a great starter set that includes the basic tools to make perfect Matcha. Bowl, scoop, strainer, whisk and holder.

3- One of my favorite Matcha brands has this perfect starter set for newbies or as a gift because it includes Matcha + basic tools.

4  Tea Metal Strainer 
5  Electric hand frother 
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4- There’s a before and after using a strainer to prepare Matcha. No more lumps, ever!

5- I had another hand frother before buying this exact one. Makes perfect froth.

6- Love this Chasen because it has a comfortable grip and makes frothing Matcha really easy!

TEAS THAT MAKE GREAT LATTES

(I only recommend loose leaf teas because they are almost always better quality teas than tea bagged teas. That said, if you are new to loose leaf teas the only thing you need is a good strainer and you’re good to go!)

1  Adagio - Tiger Eye 
2  The Thea Spot- Bolder Breakfast 
3  Davids Tea- Chocolate MAcaroon 
1- Adagio – Tiger Eye: Black tea, natural caramel flavor, cocoa nibs, natural vanilla flavor, natural chocolate flavor.

2- The Tea Spot – Bolder Breakfast: Black tea, Pu-erh, calendula, sunflower and dark chocolate,  flavoring.

3- David’s Tea – Chocolate Macaroon: Black tea, toasted coconut, coconut, pecans, cacao nibs, rock cane sugar, natural flavouring.

4  Teabox Tea - Assam Masala Chai 
5  Tealyra - Rosy Earl Grey 
6  Adagio Teas - Mocha Nut Mate 
4- Teabox Tea –  Assam Masala Chai: Assam black tea, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves and black peppercorns.

5- Tealyra – Rosy Earl Grey: Black tea, jasmine green tea, rose petals, bergamot oil, natural flavor.

6- Adagio Teas –  Mocha Nut Mate: Toasted mate, dark chocolate chips, natural hazelnut flavor, natural chocolate flavor & marigold Flowers.

7  Genmaicha -The Tea Spot

8  The Tea Spot - Turmeric Tonic 
9  Yunomi - Hojicha Tea 
7- The Tea Spot – Genmaicha Green Tea:  Traditional Japanese green tea, sencha and roasted rice grains.

8- The Tea Spot – Turmeric Tonic: (Organic) Ginger, cinnamon, fennel, sarsaparilla root, flavoring, peppercorns, turmeric, nettle.

9- Yunomi – Hojicha Green Tea: Lightly smoky in flavor, and low in caffeine due to the summer harvest and roasting process.

TEA FINDS ON AMAZON

1  Mariage Freres - Marco Polo 
2  Fortnum Mason - Royal Blend 
3  Kusmi - Green Tea Set 
1- Mariage Freres – Marco Polo: The most iconic tea from Mariage Freres, fruity & flowery black tea.

2- Fortnum & Mason – Royal Blend: Classic blend from this British brand. Strong morning tea, with malty, honey-like flavour.

3- Kusmi Tea – Green Tea Assortment: Five green blended teas in mini tins from another iconic French brand.

4  Tealyra - Cream Earl Grey 
5  Harney & Sons - Victorian London Fog 
6  Vahdam - Masala Chai Tea 
4- Tealyra – Cream Earl Grey: Smooth, modern Earl Grey. With a creamy french vanilla flavor.

5- Harney & Sons – Victorian London Fog: Black tea, oolong tea, bergamot oil, lavender, vanilla flavoring.

6- Vahdam – Original Masala Chai: Assam black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, ginger, clove.

BOOKS

1  The Tea Drinkers Handbook Book 
2  Tea Terroirs and Varieties New Book Cover 
3  The Story of Tea Book 
1- A book for tea lovers who would like to learn more about regions, tea types, processing and tasting.

2- Best selling book! Topics include varieties, processing, cultivars, making-serving-tasting tea, tea ceremonies, and tea in cooking.

3- Great book and tea guide to get deeper into tea. It includes a mini tasting section.

4  The Tea Book front cover 
5  Tea Sommelier Book Cover 
6  Steeped Book front cover 
4- A great book for absolute for beginners. Very dynamic and entertaining.

5- This is a very helpful guide and reference to help train your palate and guide you through tea tastings.

6- This is a great book for those who’d like to learn to cook with tea. You will find many great recipes!

OTHER TEA FAVORITES

  • Basic tea tools 
  • Best tea subscriptions
  • Premium tea – COMING SOON
  • Where to buy cheap samples online to ‘try before you buy’
  • Where I buy my herbs to blend with tea or make herbal tea

I will be adding more categories based on requests and feedback. Make sure you save this page and come back again to check out any updates, I made it easy for you !

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Adaptogenic Protein Matcha Overnight Oats 🤯 (th Adaptogenic Protein Matcha Overnight Oats 🤯 (this was my breakfast on this #matchamonday) .⁣
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I’ve been eyeing this plant-based protein powder for a while because I love @foursigmatic products and this one has so many benefits! It has 5 mushroom extracts + 2 adaptogens (including Ashwagandha, which I loooove!), it has no fillers, it’s organic and unflavored. If you use protein powders, I can’t recommend this one enough.⁣
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Now, back to my delicious breakfast... I added a scoop of protein powder to my Matcha overnight oats making it a healthy powerhouse 💪🏼🍵💚and oh my it tasted good!⁣
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Would you like to see the recipe? Let me know 👇🏼
An ode to tea:⁣ Perplexed by nature and how you An ode to tea:⁣
Perplexed by nature and how you come to exist.⁣
So immature yet curious, you find me.⁣
You wrap me and my senses are immersed in what never will seize to be.⁣
I find peace in your warmth, you found forever in me.⁣
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Hey tea friends! It’s been a while since I showe Hey tea friends! It’s been a while since I showed up on my feed... so why not introduce myself to those who recently joined.⁣⁣
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I’m Daniela and I’m a Tea Sommelier. I have a blog where I create tea-based recipes and share some articles about tea for those who want to get deeper into it or are starting to get curious about it. ⁣⁣
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One of my favorite things is cooking, baking and creating drinks with tea!⁣⁣
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💫Here are a few random things about me:⁣⁣
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🪡 Although I haven’t done it in a while, I’m a pattern cutter for womenswear.⁣⁣
👫 I have 2 kids.⁣⁣
🇬🇧 I lived in London for a bit.⁣⁣
🛶 Boats make me sick.⁣⁣
🔢I’m good with numbers, and writing is so hard for me!
🩰 Never even close to pro levels, but I took ballet classes and love it!⁣⁣
🏑 I played field hockey for over 10 years.⁣⁣
🌍 I speak 3 languages fluently (+2 bits and pieces)⁣⁣
🙊 Never had a pet.⁣⁣
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Can you share something random about you with me? ☺️⁣
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What is your preferred brewing style?⁣ Do you en What is your preferred brewing style?⁣
Do you enjoy brewing tea in a gaiwan, mug, teacup, pot? ⁣
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I was mostly doing ‘western brewing’ and couldn’t find enough time to have many gong fu sessions. It always felt like too much of a time commitment... but since lockdown last March I started doing it every day.⁣
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I end up drinking so much more tea! I fill a thermos with hot water and run through it in no time by steeping and re steeping tea using a gaiwan.⁣ So the answer to my question for me today, is by far my gaiwan!⁣
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Has your brewing style changed through this past year?
For this #matchamonday I want to share the 3 key t For this #matchamonday I want to share the 3 key things that you need to make a perfect Matcha latte.⁣
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- A good quality Matcha. This is a make it or break it factor. ⁣
- Water at the right temperature: 175 F to prepare the Matcha base.⁣
- Last but never least, a great milk that froths well, tastes amazing and doesn’t have unnecessary additives. ⁣
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Since I’m all about non-dairy milk, I experiment a lot and try different plant based alternatives. I wasn’t drinking too much almond milk because I found that it didn’t froth so well, until I found @mooala_koala . ⁣
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Please look at that froth 🤩! (plus it is organic). Excited to find a great unsweetened almond milk that makes amazing lattes!⁣
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✨New Recipe on the blog (link in bio): Double Ea ✨New Recipe on the blog (link in bio): Double Earl Grey Linzer cookies, just in time for the holidays!⁣
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Why double? These cookies are made with Earl Grey tea leaves and filled with a homemade low-calorie Earl Grey jelly.⁣
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Sounds complicated? Not at all! The Earl Grey jelly is extremely easy and quick to make and the cookies are pretty straightforward. ⁣
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The thing is, this combo is killer. I was blown away by the pronounced Earl Grey flavor and deliciousness of these Linzer cookies. A must try!⁣
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Will you be making these? Let me know and tag me when you do!
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@vahdamindia is one of my partner brands and I love it for several reasons. Their teas are excellent quality, fresh and sourced directly from local partner farms. Second, they are plastic and carbon neutral, fair trade, and they give 1% of their revenue towards education of the tea grower’s children. Good tea and mission, a winning tea brand for me.
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Happy #matchamonday friends! ⁣ ⁣ I’m trying Happy #matchamonday friends! ⁣
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I’m trying out a new Matcha today, Ujitawara Special by @naokimatcha . It is a blend from Tencha made of Uji Hikari and Samidori cultivars. It is a wonderfully sweet and mellow Matcha, with a smooth mouthfeel and balanced umami. Excellent to drink on its own.⁣
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For those who specifically ask for good Matcha on @amazon , go for Naoki. It’s hard to find good Matcha there in between so much ‘Matcha noise’ and cheap quality ones.⁣
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Where are you storing your open Matcha? I keep mine in the fridge, I find it stays fresh longer. Just make sure it is properly sealed
Have you ever tried tea from New Zealand? 🇳🇿 Have you ever tried tea from New Zealand? 🇳🇿⁣
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This one is called Waikato Black tea and it’s from @zealongtea estate in Hamilton, NZ (I got it from @rareteacompany ). The climate there is very foggy, it has lots of rainfall, and ideal temperatures with enough sunshine for tea plants to thrive.⁣
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It is a very memorable tea. It is full bodied, but smooth and it has some minerality, honey and yamminess to it too. I absolutely loved it and would definitely recommend it! 😍 I’m enjoying it so much this Fall...⁣
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Also, I was so intrigued about its production and location that I started looking into Zealong Estate. They have a beautiful website and they also produce Green tea,  Oolong and some herbals. The estate looks amazing and they offer tours too!
🍵 Nothing like straight Matcha for an afternoon 🍵 Nothing like straight Matcha for an afternoon pick me up! 💪🏼⁣
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I’ve never been able to drink coffee nor I wanted to, but I would have loved to know Matcha before I did because I love the calm energy it provides (would have been so helpful during college years!).⁣
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💡How to make Matcha? Start by sifting 1-2 scoops of Matcha (measured with a chashaku) or 1 tsp and add a bit of water at 175 F. Use your chasen (whisk) to incorporate all the Matcha powder and water using a circular motion. Then whisk vigorously doing ‘M’ or ‘W’ shapes to create froth. Finally, slowly add more water according to your thickness preference. Easy!⁣
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If you drink coffee and Matcha how do both energy boosts compare?⁣
Tea and cheese pairing 🧀🍵⁣ ⁣ This one wa Tea and cheese pairing 🧀🍵⁣
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This one was a fun one! Remember that Earl Grey low-carb jelly I made a while back? (𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘪𝘰 𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘨). Well, I paired my favorite cheese, Manchego with the jelly and it was a pair made in heaven! ⁣
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This duo was divine! Earl Grey tea jelly + cheese & crackers is a simple yet sophisticated and gourmet idea for an appetizer/snack during the holidays. ⁣
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The Earl Grey jelly is so easy to make that you’ll be surprised! It makes a wonderful gift too.⁣
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🔸 What’s your favorite tea & cheese pairing?
Craving a Hojicha yoghurt cake... (recipe ➡️ l Craving a Hojicha yoghurt cake... (recipe ➡️ link in bio)⁣
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Have you baked with Hojicha powder? I am obsessed with it! After trying sweet and savory recipes with it I think it works much better for sweets. ⁣
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This cake recipe is a super simple, yet delicious and moist. I baked the base yoghurt cake during my whole childhood. After meeting Hojicha powder, I had to incorporate it and upgraded this classic version to me.⁣
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It is so gooooood! 😍 (tip: try using Monkfruit instead of sugar 😉)
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