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Matcha Set: How to Choose Equipment for Matcha at Home
Guide to a matcha set: what a matcha kit contains, how to choose a bowl, whisk, and spoon, and what you need for matcha at home.
Matcha Whisk (Chasen): Use and Care
Learn how to use and care for a matcha whisk, chasen. This is how you whisk foam, avoid cracks, and make your bamboo whisk last longer.
Matcha bowl (chawan): how to choose the right one
Guide to matcha bowls, chawan: shape, size, material, and how to choose a bowl that makes whisking matcha at home easier.
Matcha for Beginners: Starter Kits and Accessories
Matcha for beginners: what you need at home, which accessories are most important, and how to choose a starter kit without buying too much.
Japanese Teapot (Kyusu): How to Choose the Right One
Guide to Japanese teapots, kyusu: shape, infuser, size, and how to choose the right pot for sencha and Japanese loose-leaf tea at home.
Teabox: how to store tea and preserve its aroma
How to choose a tea caddy and store tea correctly. Protect green tea, hojicha, and matcha from light, air, moisture, and heat.
Genmaicha: green tea with roasted rice, mild and nutty
Genmaicha is a Japanese green tea with roasted rice, mild and nutty with low caffeine content. Learn what it is, how to brew it, and what it pairs well with.
Green tea powder: matcha, sencha, and hojicha
Guide to green tea powder: the difference between matcha, sencha, and hojicha, how they taste, and how to use them in lattes, baking, and cooking.
Matcha Latte Recipe: Hot and Iced, Step-by-Step
Make matcha latte at home with the right technique. Recipes for hot and iced, common mistakes, and how to get it smooth without lumps.
Sencha vs. Matcha: Difference and Uses
Sencha and matcha come from the same plant but differ in taste, preparation, and price. Here's when to choose which.
Hojicha: roasted green tea for lattes and desserts
Hojicha is a roasted green tea with a nutty flavour and low caffeine content. Learn what it is and how to make hojicha lattes and desserts.
Sencha powder: a milder tea powder for lattes and baking
Sencha powder provides a smooth, mild taste in lattes, smoothies, and baking, with less bitterness than matcha. Here's how to use it and what to look for.
Mizudashi Sencha: Japanese Cold Brewed Iced Tea
Learn how to make mizudashi sencha: Japanese cold-brew iced tea with a fresh taste, soft umami, and low bitterness. Recipe, tips, and fruit flavors.
Welcome to our blog
A gentle introduction to the world of Nekko Kitchen. We share why the blog exists, what inspires us and how Japanese flavors, Swedish seasons and working on the cookbook are woven together in our everyday lives. This is the start of a place where we collect recipes, stories and little moments from life between two cultures.
Recipe: Sencha Chazuke (Green tea over rice)
This is the ultimate Japanese "comfort food" dish. It's mild, warming, and magically brings out the umami of the tea. It's also a beautiful way to serve tea when entertaining guests. Ingredients (2 se
The Art of Choosing the Right Sencha – Beyond the Green Color
When we talk about green tea, it's easy to think that the greener the drink in the cup, the better the quality. But in Japan, there's another school of thought, one that I have personally taken to hea
Sencha: A tribute to Japan's everyday tea
If you step into a Japanese home, chances are you'll be greeted by the scent of Sencha. It's Japan's most beloved tea, and for me, it's the taste of tradition, craftsmanship, and a much-needed moment
A taste of the book: When Spring Moved into Söndrum
When the cherry blossoms were in full bloom outside my grandmother's house, I knew that spring had finally arrived. I can still remember the light, the colors, and the scents that enveloped my senses