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The London Matcha Journal

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Brewing Ceremonial Matcha in London: Overcoming Hard Water & Calcium Ion Traps

If your ceremonial matcha tastes flat, chalky, or bitter in London, the fault lies not in your Japanese tea powder, but in the geology of the Thames Valley.

Read Essay → 21 Sep 2026