GENERAL MATCHA QUESTIONS
Free samples?

Alas, no. We do however have 4g “flights” of matcha here, so that you can taste all of our matcha...

GENERAL MATCHA QUESTIONS
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...

GENERAL MATCHA QUESTIONS
Why the name "Breakaway?

It started with Eric’s second cookbook, “The Breakaway Japanese Kitchen,” a book that focused on ...

GENERAL MATCHA QUESTIONS
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...

GENERAL MATCHA QUESTIONS
Can matcha help stabilize blood sugar levels?

Matcha does indeed help stabilize blood sugar levels, making it ideal for diabetics. There appear...

GENERAL MATCHA QUESTIONS
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...

GENERAL MATCHA QUESTIONS
Does good matcha really give you better breath?

Really! And not just compared with shall-we –charitably-call-it unpleasant coffee breath. The cat...

GENERAL MATCHA QUESTIONS
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...

GENERAL MATCHA QUESTIONS
Can matcha help relieve stress?

Yes, it can. Matcha has insanely high amounts of a specific amino acid called L-theanine, which h...

GENERAL MATCHA QUESTIONS
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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