Sucker for a Good Drink: Matcha Edition

A very close friend of mine - more of a half brother really - just returned from Japan bearing what turned out to be the perfect gift: a high-quality matcha green tea set, complete with an artisanal cup, bamboo spoon (chasen), and the traditional bamboo whisk. The moment couldn&rsquo;t have been more perfect, as I&rsquo;d been yearning to recreate the authentic matcha experience at home. While…