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Straightforward advice on choosing matcha, making better drinks, understanding its benefits, and getting more from every scoop.
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Does Matcha Stain Clothes?
Does Matcha Stain Clothes?
|4 min read
Matcha can stain clothes, but most stains are removable.
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First Harvest vs. Second Harvest Matcha: What’s the Difference?
First Harvest vs. Second Harvest Matcha: What’s the Difference?
|5 min read
First harvest matcha is usually lighter, while second harvest matcha is bolder.
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Why Is Your Matcha Grainy?
Why Is Your Matcha Grainy?
|5 min read
Matcha can taste grainy when the powder is clumped, not mixed thoroughly, or ground less finely.
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How to Tell Good Matcha From Bad Matcha
How to Tell Good Matcha From Bad Matcha
|4 min read
Good matcha should look naturally vibrant green, smell fresh, feel very fine, and taste balanced.
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Why Is Your Matcha Tasting Bitter?
Why Is Your Matcha Tasting Bitter?
|4 min read
Bitter matcha is often caused by a variety of factors.
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Do Matcha Drinks Have Sugar in Them?
Do Matcha Drinks Have Sugar in Them?
|5 min read
Plain matcha does not contain added sugar, but matcha lattes and café drinks often do.
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How Big Is a Matcha Spoon Supposed to Be?
How Big Is a Matcha Spoon Supposed to Be?
|4 min read
A matcha spoon should help you measure a consistent gram every time.
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Is Matcha the Same as Green Tea?
Is Matcha the Same as Green Tea?
|4 min read
Matcha is a type of green tea, but it is not the same as the loose leaf green tea you steep and remove.