Sencha vs Matcha

Sencha Vs. Matcha: SPICEography Showdown

Matcha and sencha are both forms of green tea. Not only do they both consist of the Camellia sinensis leaves from which all green tea comes, but both are also Japanese forms of it. Matcha and sencha have long histories of use in Japan that continue to this day. Along …

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Moringa Powder vs Matcha

Moringa Powder Vs. Matcha: SPICEography Showdown

Moringa powder and matcha are both made up of powdered leaves, typically used to make tea. Widely considered to be superfoods, both offer significant nutritional value but they are not the same. Below is a look at the qualities that set them apart.  How does moringa powder differ from matcha? …

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Prepared horseradish

Prepared Horseradish Vs. Horseradish Sauce: SPICEography Showdown

Horseradish is usually sold in one of two forms: pickled or creamed. The pickled rhizome is usually labeled as prepared horseradish; the creamed version is usually sold as horseradish sauce. Both of these condiments share a similar flavor profile but are far from identical. How do they compare? Are they …

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English Thyme Vs. French Thyme

English Thyme Vs. French Thyme: SPICEography Showdown

Thyme varieties number into the dozens with English and French thyme being two of the best-known ones. Both the English and French varieties of Thymus vulgaris have their origins in the Mediterranean and possess similar flavor profiles; however, they also have some notable differences. We will look at some of …

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Lemon basil vs basil

Lemon Basil Vs. Basil: SPICEography Showdown

Lemon basil and basil belong to a single family as their names suggest, but they are not identical. If you want to use either or both of them appropriately, you should be mindful of their characteristics. While there are recipes that may benefit from either herb, many should only be …

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Mace

Mace Vs. Nutmeg: SPICEography Showdown

Mace and nutmeg come from the same tree, the nutmeg tree. This tree is native to the Banda Islands but you will also find it heavily cultivated in the Caribbean including on the islands Grenada and Jamaica. The fruits of the nutmeg tree have a hard pit in the middle …

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tapioca starch

Cassava Flour Vs. Tapioca Starch: SPICEography Showdown

The distinction between cassava flour and tapioca starch is confusing for many people. A look around the Internet will show you several websites making the incorrect claim that they are the same product. While they both come from the same plant and have many properties in common, they are different products …

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dried vs fresh coriander

Dried Coriander Vs. Fresh: SPICEography Showdown

The coriander comes from the plant that most Americans know as cilantro. British people call the same plant coriander. Both the seed and the plant have the same name. An article about dried vs fresh coriander for an entirely British audience would be about dried vs. fresh cilantro. But what about the seeds? Most cooks know of the dried version of the coriander seeds. The fresh version — sometimes called green coriander — is relatively obscure but is growing in popularity. To sort the differences between these spices out, let’s look at the SPICEography Showdown below.

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