Free samples?
Alas, no. We do however have 4g “flights” of matcha here, so that you can taste all of our matcha...
How Much Matcha Per Day? A Quick Daily Intake Guide
For most adults, one to three grams of matcha per day is the comfortable range. That's one to thr...
Why the name "Breakaway?
It started with Eric’s second cookbook, “The Breakaway Japanese Kitchen,” a book that focused on ...
Is "ceremonial" matcha somehow better? Is it even real?
"Ceremonial grade" is not a real grade. No governing body in Japan or anywhere else defines the t...
Can matcha help stabilize blood sugar levels?
Matcha does indeed help stabilize blood sugar levels, making it ideal for diabetics. There appear...
I've heard good things about matcha increasing good bacteria and inhibiting bad bacteria. True?
Matcha has huge quantities of polyphenols — the naturally occurring compounds found in the tea pl...
Does good matcha really give you better breath?
Really! And not just compared with shall-we –charitably-call-it unpleasant coffee breath. The cat...
I've heard good matcha can actually improve my immune system. Really?
A recent study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences concluded that drin...
Can matcha help relieve stress?
Yes, it can. Matcha has insanely high amounts of a specific amino acid called L-theanine, which h...
Will your matcha help me lose weight?
By itself, with no other lifestyle changes? Doubtful. But: several key studies published in the A...
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