Why Matcha Blends Taste Different: How Growing and Processing Changes Flavor
If you’re a matcha lover, you’ve probably noticed that different types of matcha blends can taste surprisingly different....
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Notes on matcha from Uji to your bowl: how it's grown and graded, how to make it, and where it fits in your day. We write about what we taste ourselves, from shading and the first harvest to whisking technique, and we say plainly what we know and what we don't.
4 Reasons Uji Matcha is the Best Quality Japanese Matcha Green Powder
While all types of tea come from the same plant (yes, you read that right!) not all tea is...
The Rise of Fake Matcha: Know You’re Really Buying
Matcha is having a pretty big global moment. What was once a centuries-old tradition mostly used in Japanese...
Organic vs. Non-Organic Matcha: What’s the Difference?
People tend to have strong opinions about choosing organic, and that seems to be true when buying matcha...
The 6 Best Matcha Brands in 2026
In the last few years, we’ve seen a major boom in matcha. It’s quickly evolved from a tea...
Japanese Matcha Green Tea for Seasonal and Dietary Allergies
When it comes to the changing of the seasons, our bodies can feel the changes too. Sometimes we...
What Are Free Radicals?
Free radicals aren’t something to fear, but they’re definitely worth keeping in check. They play natural roles in...
Caffeine in Matcha | How Much Caffeine is in Matcha Green Tea Powder?
On average, matcha contains about 20-45mg of caffeine per gram. So with a normal serving of matcha being 2-4...
Is Your Matcha The Real Deal? Why Fake Matcha Misses the Mark
Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world, and lately, matcha has been stealing the spotlight. Matcha...
Does matcha stain clothes? DIY ways to clean up matcha messes
If you love matcha, you know the joys of sifting that bright green powder, whisking it into a...
How to Choose High-Quality Matcha
Whether you’re looking to sip on a frothy matcha latte or whip up a traditional bowl of this...
The 8 Best Natural Sources of L-Theanine
One of the best things about drinking a cup of matcha is the focused, energized, alert feeling it...
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