Caffeine: Can I Drink Matcha During Pregnancy?
We get this question all the time. Dr. David Elmer, an OBGYN at Nantucket Cottage Hospital in Nan...
Swirling Matcha — What the Traditionalists Are Missing
Swirling matcha makes it taste a lot better. This observation is a lovely discovery, and it’s a g...
Matcha Has Less Caffeine, But the Caffeine Lasts Longer
We get a lot of calls and emails asking about caffeine and matcha. The short answer is that is ha...
The Three Ms: Matcha, Meditation, and Medication
It may seem ridiculous to some, but I think of a daily matcha habit as a cross between meditation...
Matcha, Zen, and Beginner’s Mind
I’ve talked about the origins of matcha and its deep connections with zen buddhism on this site b...
Profiles of Hardcore Matcha Drinkers — Amanda Lee Peers
A little while back I got the most delightful email — it was from Amanda Lee Peers, a singer/song...
10 Good Reasons to Develop a Daily Matcha Habit
This week I’ve been rereading Charles Duhigg’s utterly absorbing book, The Power of Habits, and a...
Why Dentists LOVE Matcha
“Would you care for a cup of matcha?” asked my DENTAL HYGIENIST the other day at the end of my cl...
Hara Hachibu, Umami, and Matcha (Plus a Recipe for Matcha Truffles)
Human beings crave the sense of being satiated. It’s a delightful feeling to be “full” in the bes...
The Breakaway Guide to Purchasing Matcha
Confused about which matcha to try? You’re not alone. The first step is to figure out why you’re ...
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