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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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How to Store Matcha Powder
How to Store Matcha Powder
|4 min read
Store matcha powder in an airtight, opaque container away from heat, light, air and moisture.
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Why Is Matcha So Expensive?
Why Is Matcha So Expensive?
|4 min read
Matcha is expensive because it takes more time, labour, and care to produce than ordinary green tea.
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What Is Matcha Made Out Of?
What Is Matcha Made Out Of?
|3 min read
Matcha is made from specially grown and processed green tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant.
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Where Does Matcha Come From?
Where Does Matcha Come From?
|4 min read
The tea plant itself and the early practice of whisking powdered tea came to Japan from China.
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How Much Matcha Powder Should You Use?
How Much Matcha Powder Should You Use?
|5 min read
Most people should start with 1 to 2 grams of matcha powder per drink.
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What Does Matcha Taste Like?
What Does Matcha Taste Like?
|4 min read
Matcha tastes fresh, green and savoury, with mild bitterness, natural sweetness and an umami finish.
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Is Ceremonial Grade Matcha Really Better?
Is Ceremonial Grade Matcha Really Better?
|4 min read
Ceremonial grade matcha is not automatically better than every other matcha.
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What Is Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder?
What Is Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder?
|4 min read
Ceremonial grade matcha is generally used to describe a smooth high quality matcha.