Which matcha grade suits your taste and routine?
Matcha grades can make choosing matcha powder feel more complicated than it needs to be. If you’re wondering which grade of matcha is the…
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Matcha Guides
Matcha is shade-grown Japanese green tea, stone-ground into a fine powder and whisked with water. Because you drink the whole leaf, quality matters: color, aroma and fineness all tell you something about the grade.
These guides cover how to pick a matcha for your taste, how to whisk it with a bamboo chasen, and easy recipes such as iced and strawberry matcha.
Six signs that matcha powder may be high quality
Matcha can look impressive on a product page and still disappoint in the cup. To judge how to tell if matcha powder is high quality…
How to make strawberry matcha at home
Strawberry matcha is a layered drink made with a strawberry base, whisked matcha, and milk. For an easy iced version, prepare each layer…
Choosing high-quality matcha powder for your cup
Matcha is finely ground green tea leaf whisked into water or mixed into drinks. Choosing high-quality matcha powder means looking beyond a…
What to look for in high-quality matcha brands
Choosing among matcha brands can be tricky when labels such as “ceremonial grade” sound definitive but don’t tell the whole story.
How to Make Iced Matcha: A Smooth, Refreshing Recipe
Learn how to make iced matcha that is smooth, bright, and clump-free. Discover easy brewing techniques, whisking tips, and the best way to…
Does matcha have caffeine, and how much is in a cup?
Matcha does have caffeine. Because it is made from finely powdered tea leaves, you consume the leaf itself rather than only drinking water…
What Is Matcha Made Of? Leaves, Powder & Preparation
Matcha is a powdered green tea: instead of steeping leaves and removing them, you whisk the powder into water and drink it.
Morning Tea Guide: Matcha, Green Tea, Black Tea or Yerba Mate?
Matcha, green tea, black tea and yerba mate compared by caffeine, flavor and brewing, so you can choose a morning cup that fits your…
Matcha Powder Whisk Guide for the Perfect Froth
Master your matcha powder whisk technique. Learn how to choose, use, and care for a traditional chasen, plus explore modern electric…