Matcha Tea
by Eva Lechner
Title
Matcha Tea
Artist
Eva Lechner
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Photograph - Photograph-artistic Photography
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Matcha (抹茶, Japanese pronunciation pronounced [mat.tɕa], is finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves. It is special in two aspects of farming and processing: the green tea plants for matcha are shade-grown for about three weeks before harvest and the stems and veins are removed in processing. During shaded growth, the plant Camellia sinensis produces more theanine and caffeine. The powdered form of matcha is consumed differently from tea leaves or tea bags, and is dissolved in a liquid, typically water or milk.
The traditional Japanese tea ceremony centers on the preparation, serving, and drinking of matcha as hot tea and embodies a meditative spiritual style. In modern times, matcha also has come to be used to flavor and dye foods such as mochi and soba noodles, green tea ice cream, matcha lattes, and a variety of Japanese wagashi confectionery. Often, the former is referred to as ceremonial-grade matcha, meaning that the matcha powder is good enough for tea ceremony. The latter is referred to as culinary-grade matcha, but there is no standard industry definition or requirements for either.
Original fine art photography(taken in tea house,Kenrokuen garden,Kanazawa,Japan) and digital artwork by Eva Lechner(enhanced with a texture)
1st tied place in the Contest JAPANESE FOOD-August 2021
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March 23rd, 2018
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