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Kitchen & Recipes

Japanese cooking tools and easy recipes you can make at home.

Koto, in a sage-green kimono, pouring frothed milk into a glass of matcha at a sunny kitchen counter, with an iced matcha latte beside it
Kitchen & Recipes

How to Make a Matcha Latte at Home (Hot and Iced)

A smooth, café-style matcha latte in five minutes — with the right matcha, the right water temperature, and tips to avoid clumps and bitterness. Hot, iced and dairy-free versions.
Kitchen & Recipes

Japanese Kitchen Knives for Beginners: Santoku, Gyuto, Petty and More

Which Japanese knife should you buy first? A clear guide to santoku, gyuto, petty and nakiri knives, steel types, single vs double bevel, care and sharpening.