What is Matcha?

To define matcha, you first need to know that matcha comes from green tea. Matcha which literally means “powdered tea” in Japan...

How we should understand matcha health benefits

In recent times, matcha has gained prominence as a “superfood” with many apparent health benefits. Some of these matcha health ...

Understanding the real difference between ceremonial and culinary grade matcha

Outside Japan, most matcha consumers divide matcha into two types of matcha grades; ceremonial grade matcha and culinary grade ...

Why the caffeine content in matcha beats coffee

It’s Monday. The weekend was amazing, but now it's time to get back to work. Whether you do so at work or at home, there is the...

5 common errors people make with matcha and how to solve them (temperature, techniques and more)

As an ingredient, matcha is quite a finicky ingredient. Expose it to light and the atmosphere too long, it will oxidize and los...

Why matcha can be bad for you

You know those big Venti-sized matcha lattes with whipped cream from Starbucks? They’ve got a lot going on: 43 grams of sugar, ...

The Ultimate Japanese Hojicha Tea Guide

Though most varieties of Japanese green tea are made from the same tea plant (Camellia sinensis), each holds its own distinctiv...

A guide on how to make hojicha latte

If you’re looking for something different than your usual tea that yields a mild grassy note, the Hojicha roasted green tea is ...

How to make matcha tea without bamboo whisk

If you’re new to matcha, you might think that a chasen (or also known as bamboo whisk) is needed to make matcha tea. Well, that...

The Kyoto Matcha Latte Everyone Waits in Line For

And how are people making it at home? If you’ve seen the viral Gokago-style matcha latte, you already know why ...

Make tasty Dalgona Whipped Matcha latte at home easily

Inspired by Dalgona coffee, this creamy and fluffy concoction of whipped matcha topped over hot or cold milk makes a great comforti...

How to make the best matcha green tea ice cream float

A fun recipe perfect for hot summer days. A refreshing, ice-cold matcha tea , topped with a scoop of ice cream to balance it ou...

How to make Matcha Green Tea Nama Chocolate at home easily

A divine combination of white chocolate and matcha, this easy Matcha Nama Chocolate recipe makes a perfectly balanced dessert. ...

Make refreshing iced Matcha Coconut Water to beat the summer heat

Matcha green tea and coconut water makes the perfect combination to cool down under the sweltering heat. This Matcha Coconut Wa...

A tasty breakfast with Matcha Spread recipe

Matcha and strawberries? We tried making a matcha spread and dipped some strawberries in it. The matcha spread was delicious, rich ...

Make matcha affogato at home effortlessly

A scoop of ice cream spiked in a warm splash of our matcha yields a nice bittersweet contrast, with a subtle hint of umami.  ...

Iced Matcha Latte Recipe

With an eye-catching layer of brilliant green matcha contrasting against a creamy white layer of milk, the iced matcha latte is...

How to make Cold Brew Matcha

Some people call it cold brew matcha, some others call it iced matcha. Regardless of what you call it, matcha and cold water mixed...