The science behind wooden spoons and matcha quality
Siddhartha Jana
The type of spoon used for making matcha can impact the tea's quality, with wooden spoons being preferred over metal ones.
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Digital creator Mona Vand highlights that using wooden spoons enhances the matcha experience.
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Alok Singh, founder of Diga Organics, explains that metal spoons can cause chemical reactions with matcha due to reactive metals and sensitive compounds.
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Matcha contains catechins and chlorophyll, which can react with metal ions, potentially altering its taste to be metallic or bitter.
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Wooden spoons are traditionally used in the Japanese tea ceremony, ensuring the flavour and health benefits of matcha remain intact.
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Wooden utensils prevent over-extraction of matcha’s natural umami and sweetness, preserving its original taste.
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Using wooden spoons offers sustainability and environmental benefits compared to metal spoons.