Across
- 2. - Cultivar often used for high quality matcha.
- 3. - Major tea growing region in southern Japan.
- 6. - Traditional method of grinding tencha into matcha powder.
- 7. - Thick, concentrated style of prepared matcha.
- 11. - Roasted Japanese green tea with nutty, caramel-like notes.
- 13. - Thin style of prepared matcha.
- 15. - Shaded tea leaves that are ground into matcha.
- 18. - Matcha mixed with milk.
- 19. - Popular Japanese green tea cultivar known for rich color and umami.
Down
- 1. - Finely ground Japanese green tea powder.
- 2. - Tea growing method used to boost chlorophyll and amino acids.
- 4. - Dry, slightly bitter sensation that gives tea structure.
- 5. - Step used to remove clumps before whisking matcha.
- 8. - Bowl traditionally used for whisking matcha.
- 9. - Common Japanese tea cultivar used for many green teas.
- 10. - Tiny bubbles formed on the surface after whisking.
- 12. - Bamboo scoop used to measure matcha.
- 14. - Bamboo whisk used to prepare matcha.
- 16. - Savory depth often found in high quality matcha.
- 17. - Famous historic tea region in Kyoto.
