Flavor Pairing

Matcha

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Mascarpone

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The catechins and EGCG bitterness of matcha is tamed by the sweet, fatty richness of mascarpone. The astringency becomes a background note, not a distraction.

Zen ceremony — stillness punctuated by subtle indulgence

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