GENERAL MATCHA QUESTIONS
What’s so special about your matcha? Why is it more expensive than matcha in the supermarket or Amazon?

Well … Eric’s long tenure in Japan resulted in some special relationships with some pretty obsess...

GENERAL MATCHA QUESTIONS
Do I really need to refrigerate my matcha? How long can it sit out, unrefrigerated?

Yes, you should refrigerate your matcha. It will keep it vibrant for much, much longer. It can, h...

GENERAL MATCHA QUESTIONS
If I’m just making a smoothie, does it matter which matcha I use?

You should use a culinary matcha for smoothies; the large number of ingredients means that you wo...

GENERAL MATCHA QUESTIONS
Is there much scientific/medical research being done on matcha?

Oh good lord yes! Check out our Research Database -- to our knowledge, it’s the only place on the...

GENERAL MATCHA QUESTIONS
I’ve heard you make an “enhanced” matcha -- what is that?

https://breakawaymatcha.com/journal/enhanced-matcha-anyone/

GENERAL MATCHA QUESTIONS
What’s the difference between “thick” and “thin” matcha?

https://breakawaymatcha.com/thick-or-thin-matcha/

GENERAL MATCHA QUESTIONS
Can I make a “bulletproof” matcha?

Yes! The classic Dave Asprey bulletproof coffee uses a refined MCT oil called Brain Octane, plus ...

GENERAL MATCHA QUESTIONS
Is adding milk to matcha a bad idea?

Well, it depends. If you’re drinking matcha for the health benefits, it’s definitely a bad idea. ...

GENERAL MATCHA QUESTIONS
How can I avoid clumps in my matcha?

Easy -- sift it first. With a sieve like this one.

GENERAL MATCHA QUESTIONS
Does water temperature really matter?

Yes, water temperature is utterly critical to making great matcha, for both coldbrew and warm dri...

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