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Japanese sweets and tea

A guide to mochi, matcha, red bean sweets and Japanese teas: what each one is, how it is made and how to enjoy it.

Checked November 13, 2026Independent guide

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Japanese sweets and tea

What is matcha? The powdered green tea explained

Matcha is finely ground Japanese green tea made from shade-grown leaves. Learn how it is grown, its grades, how it tastes and how to use it in drinks and baking.

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Independent guide. Not the official website of Minnano Japanese Grocery.