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The ideal way to store your matcha
The ideal way to store your matcha
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About Coldbrew Original Matcha
Umami galore makes this remarkable tea taste sweet. Has a creaminess that almost tastes milky, and, when properly prepared, creates a crema not unlike a Guinness draft. Has a long, beautiful finish.
Why do people like our matcha so much?
Produces a clean energy that leaves you feeling sated, your stomach feeling jubilant, and your brain feeling optimized. An incredible value for a really tasty matcha. From Uji, the Mecca of great matcha.
About Blend 94 Matcha
A feisty, gorgeous matcha that's ready to slap you with its attitude.
Racy. Fantastic color, heady aromas, intense "matcha" taste (think strong green tea ice cream), faint twinges of bitterness and astringency (which gives it its sass).
Plenty of umami and natural sweetness means it pairs beautifully with savory food.
Why do people like our matcha so much?
The 94 is our recommended intro into hyperpremium. It's a beautiful epicurean experience and phenomenal value that soars above similarly priced matcha. Has verve and power, like a zen wake-up stick.
From Tawara, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture.
About Coldbrew Reserve Matcha
Our most elegant coldbrew.
Aromas of baby vegetables, pea tendrils, and new grasses. It has an ultra-fine, fluffy texture, heaps of chlorophyll, and its brothy umami comes out full force, even at icy temperatures. An exceedingly smooth coldbrew matcha with a long, creamy finish that leaves the palate feeling silky and happy.
Why do people like our matcha so much?
From Uji, the birthplace of matcha in Japan.
About Blend 93 Matcha
The perfect entry-level hyperpremium matcha; that is, it's got lovely umami, has a vibrant, emerald color, has little bitterness or astringency, and has a nice, long finish that leaves a sweet and delicious aftertaste in the mouth (and also makes the breath fresh and sweet).
Why do people like our matcha so much?
Tastes like a combination of barely-cooked green beans, baby summer squash, and oceanic brine, all steeped in an earthy mellowness.
A tremendous value at this price.
From Uji, Kyoto, Japan.
About Culinary Original Matcha
If you're planning on using matcha as an ingredient--that is to say, you'll be baking with it or plan to add milk, sugar, or ingredients in smoothies, lattes, frappuccinos, etc., this is the matcha you want.
It's a robust matcha with excellent color, good umami, and imparts a very smooth "matcha" taste to dishes. It makes superb foamed milk drinks, and even makes a good matcha salt.
Why do people like our matcha so much?
There really is no compelling reason to use a better quality sipping/savory matcha for these purposes; if you'll be applying oven or stovetop heat, or will be adding fat (milk) and sweetness to it, our culinary blend is the ideal matcha. From Uji (Kyoto).
About Culinary Reserve Matcha
If you're looking for a higher quality culinary matcha, look no further.
Fantastic color, soothing aromas, minimal astringency and bitterness ... it's ideal for those who want a high quality yet affordable matcha. Makes fantastic blended drinks, perfect for all culinary applications. It even tastes good solo, ice cold.
Why do people like our matcha so much?
Selected for its taste and flavor, and prized for its intense concentrations of phytonutrients and antioxidants.
From Uji, Kyoto.
About Coldbrew Organic Matcha
This is the most vibrant and alive organic coldbrew we've tasted.
Grown and stone-milled in Kagoshima, Japan's semi-tropical deep south. Tastes like the smell of spring in Japan. Certified USDA Organic, also meets the much-stricter EU and Japan organic standards. Just beautiful served icy cold.
Why do people like our matcha so much?
Organic matcha doesn't get much better than this.
About Blend 97 Matcha
Our best-selling hyperpremium, and for good reason.
The color is wildly vibrant. Mouth entry is wondrous and seamless. The tea is sweet, with almost no trace of bitterness (this is rare in the matcha world). Clean, with just the right amount of earthiness. Makes crema that's rich, thick, and delightful. A pure joy to sip.
Why do people like our matcha so much?
From Ogura, Uji (Kyoto), Japan's oldest and most distinguished matcha appellation.
About The Intro Flight
An excellent place to wade into the world of hyperpremium matcha.
Lovely umami, rich, vibrant, emerald colors, little bitterness or astringency. All have strong finishes that leave a sweet and delicious aftertaste in the mouth.
Blend 93
Blend 94
Blend 95
Hyperpremium Organic
Flight includes four 4g jars of matcha in a custom designed matte black box with a kimono-stenciled obi.
Perfect for gifting.
About Hyperpremium Organic
For four years, we hunted all over Japan to find an organic matcha that merits inclusion into our hyperpremium lineup, and here it is, at long last. A blend of organic matcha that hits all the right notes: big umami, electric color, rich creamy sweetness with only faint traces of bitterness, and a huge finish that lingers on the tongue long after it's swallowed.
Why do people like our matcha so much?
From a Kagoshima (Kyushu) coop that has finally figured out how to make a delicious organic matcha.
About Blend 95 Matcha
It's rare to find a matcha this smooth, with this much umami, at this price. Lovely sweet notes emerge from this chlorophyll-rich blend of choice tencha leaves from a family coop in Uji.
Tastes like sous-vide-cooked baby vegetables, shiitake powder, and miner's lettuce.
Why do people like our matcha so much?
An absolutely brilliant introduction to quality matcha.
From Ujitawara, Kyoto.
About Culinary Organic Matcha
Organic culinary is finally here! While some people enjoy this matcha as coldbrew, it's really all about cooking. If you're planning on using matcha as an ingredient--that is to say, you'll be baking with it or plan to add milk, sugar, or ingredients in smoothies, lattes, frappaccinos, etc., and you'd prefer to have organic, this is the matcha you want. It's a robust matcha with very good color and imparts a very smooth "matcha" taste to dishes. It makes superb foamed milk drinks, and even makes a good matcha salt.
Why do people like our matcha so much?
There really is no compelling reason to use a better-quality, sipping/savory matcha for these culinary purposes; if you'll be applying oven or stovetop heat, or will be adding fat (milk) and sweetness to it, and organic is important to you, this is the ideal matcha.
From Uji, Kyoto.
About Single-Serve Coldbrew Original Matcha
Need a convenient way to make coldbrew matcha on the go?
Perfect for travel -- they weigh almost nothing and take up almost no space. Many people keep them in purses, gymbags, carry-ons, even cars! Cyclists and fitness enthusiasts love them -- coldbrew is so much more satisfying than water when thirsty.
Each packet contains 1.5 grams of Coldbrew Original, the perfect amount of matcha for an 8 to 12-oz serving (depending on how thick/thin you like it).
Simply fill your water bottle, mason jar, or other clean jar with icy-cold water (with or without actual ice--just be sure the water is very cold), add the matcha, and shake hard for about 10 seconds. Microbubbles will begin to form and eventually create a gorgeous crema on top that resembles a Guinness draft!
About Matcha Tea Tool Kit
Make things easy on yourself -- get everything you need to make the perfect cup of matcha in one kit.
Here's what's included:
a custom ultra-powerful handheld frothing wand
a fine sieve that fits perfectly over any of our ceramics
traditional matcha scoop made from purple bamboo
The whole bundle comes beautifully wrapped in a 100% ring spun cotton towel that gets softer with each use.
Frother requires 2 AA batteries (not included)
About Matcha Storage Jar
The ideal way to store matcha. These violet-black jars are designed to block all UV light, and matcha seems to retain its vibrancy much longer in this UV-proof glass.
Absolute highest quality glass and design.
Small fits 30 servings - 3.25" height x 2" diameter
Medium fits 100 servings - 5.125" height x 2.875" diameter
Large fits 250 servings - 5.75" height x 3" diameter
Made in Germany.
Jar is dishwasher safe but not the lid.
About Blend 98 Matcha
Crazy umami. Make it thick and enjoy the lustrous whorls and creamy -- yet light! -- texture, mouthfeel, and drawn-out finish. Taste reminds one of just-picked asparagus, though the aroma of the powder is of hyperfresh cacao. Loaded with l-theanine that helps keep you focused and alert for hours.
Why do people like our matcha so much?
Another winner from our favorite matcha coop in Ujitawara, Kyoto.
About Coldbrew Bottle
Need the perfect bottle for whipping up some coldbrew? Here is it.
The first use of this single-walled shaker will convince you: this is the way to make coldbrew matcha. It creates a fantastic crema and is super-comfortable on the hand when shaking.Durable, attractive, and wildly effective. Made from the highest quality borosilicate glass, with a silicone band for easy grip and an eco-friendly bamboo cap.
Capacity: 16oz capacity when full (without ice)
Dimensions: bottle 7.875"H x 2.625 diameter; 8.5"H with cap
Care: Hand-washing is recommended. Bamboo cap not dishwasher safe!
About Matcha Flights
3 beautiful jars, 4 grams of beautiful matcha in each.
A truly elegant way to package small quantities of matcha and gives you the chance to taste any of our blends without committing to a larger purchase.
These arrive in a custom designed matte black box with a kimono-stenciled obi, perfect for gifting.
If you're curious about any of our blends, this is for you: you can mix and match any 3 of our 12 hyperpremium matcha.
About Blend Rikyu Matcha
This tea, whipped up thick, seems to send memory into overdrive; into a contemplative state. We think Sen No Rikyu, the most masterful and original matcha connoisseur in Japan's very long history of tea, would have marveled at its rich, umami-laden flavor, brilliant color, and ridiculously long finish.
This is dreamy tea that tastes beautiful in any concentration, thick or thin, and sates like nothing else. From Ujitawara, Kyoto.
Why do people like our matcha so much?
And we can't help but love Rikyu even more after a comment from one of California's most distinguished tea teachers, Douglas Huskins, who said: "If Rikyu were alive today, I suspect his modernist approach to tea would look a lot like Breakaway Matcha's."
About Matcha Scoop
Made of quality purple bamboo. One large heaping scoop is roughly 1 gram, the perfect amount for one cup of matcha. Its shape is ideal for both measuring matcha and for gently pushing the matcha through the sieve.
Care: Hand wash only and thoroughly dry. Do not soak. Not dishwasher safe.
Approx. 7" x .35"
About Blend Kamakura Matcha
This spectacular matcha is our staff favorite. We like it thin, but we especially like it thick. Froths to a stunning texture that's light and full bodied at the same time. Notes of raw cacao nibs. Inhaling its aromas is like passing out in a tea garden. The delights continue long after it's swallowed.
Why do people like our matcha so much?
Origin: Ujitawara, Kyoto. From our very favorite fastidious growers.
Name origin: From the historic and beautiful city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan's ancient capital and home of Japanese zen buddhism.
About Matcha Sieve
This elegant small sieve creates a perfectly smooth matcha brew. It's necessary to sieve matcha to prevent clumping; our tea is so finely ground that static electricity in the air creates clumping, and sieving dissipates the static to give you a creamy, flawless cup of matcha.
This sieve performs better when you don't wash it -- simply brush it clean with a toothbrush or other small brush.
If you must wash: Hand wash only and thoroughly dry. Do not soak. Not dishwasher safe.
Dimensions: 6.25" x 3"
About Serenity Set
Give the gift of mindfulness and health this year with our specialty offering.
You'll receive
your choice of a 30 serving jar of a Breakaway Matcha blend
The tools you'll need to make that perfect cup (sieve, bamboo scoop, and matcha frother)
Frother requires 2 AA batteries (not included)
About Houjicha Original
This houjicha is 100% green tea. But instead of using the leaves, as we do for matcha, it's the stems of the plant that are used. The stems get roasted in big clay pots over a charcoal fire until they turn brown and very aromatic. They then get milled and turned into fine powder.
You use a scant gram of this powder to make a cup tea, using the same matcha frother you're already using.
The taste is just delightful -- toasty and roasted flavors meld with classic green tea flavors. It's mellow and nutty and almost sweet, with caramel notes. We especially enjoy it after dinner / before bed.
There are four great things about this houjicha:
It's decaf! Well, as close to caffeine-free as decaf coffee is; not 100%, but close. You can drink it anytime and not worry about the caffeine.
We get the satisfaction of using the entire plant, not just the leaves for matcha. It feels good to consume these stems. So much better than using them just for compost! Zero waste.
Excellent for coffee lovers. The smoky, nutty, roasted flavor profile and aromas are usually a hit with coffee lovers.
Very affordable -- roughly 35 cents per serving.
About Matcha Flight Kit
Combines all the elements needed to make a perfect tumbler of matcha.
Here's what's included:
four 4-gram "flights" of matcha
an ultra-powerful handheld frothing wand
handcrafted purple bamboo scoop
stainless steel sieve
All wrapped in a 100% ring spun cotton Jizo towel
In detail:
* Four 4-gram "flights" of matcha -- choose from any of our pre-selected flights:
Intro Flight: Blend 93, Blend 94, Blend 95 + Hyperpremium Organic
Deep Umami Flight: Blend 97, Blend 98, Blend Kamakura + Blend Rikyu
Eric's Faves Flight: Blend 94, Blend 98, Blend Rikyu + Blend Hikari
Ethereal Flight: Blend Hikari , Blend Jizo, Blend Satoshi + Blend Daphne
All are among the rarest to be found in Japan's domestic market. They are vibrant, ethereal, and full of umami. ($ variable)
* All the tools you need -- a custom ultra-powerful handheld frothing wand, a fine sieve that fits perfectly any of our tumblers, and a traditional matcha scoop made from purple bamboo. The whole bundle comes beautifully wrapped in a 100% ring spun cotton towel. ($29 value)
This kit ships for free (US addresses only).
Frother requires 2 AA batteries (not included).
About Matcha Frother
Working directly in the tumbler, this stylish frother takes just 10 seconds or so to make perfectly frothed matcha.
It produces a rich, creamy, thick green foam that, in addition to looking beautiful, aerates just the right amount of air into the matcha to produce optimum creamy results.
Gray satin finish.
Approx. 8.5"H x 1.3"W
Requires 2 AA batteries (not included)
About Blend Daphne Matcha
Just when we thought matcha couldn't possibly get any better than the Hikari, along comes a blend from yet another obsessive farmer that startles even us. It's hard to imagine matcha -- or any beverage, for that matter -- improving on this.
Why do people like our matcha so much?
So much natural sweetness and elegance. Pure umami, notes of drawn butter and pureed asparagus. Otherworldly.
From Ogura, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture.
About Blend Hikari Matcha
Matcha of this extreme quality is exceedingly hard to produce and to procure, yet here it is, thanks to an obsessed grower who offered it to us.
This matcha is pure pleasure -- it's like drinking light infused with chlorophyll. It bestows a brothy umami torrent that continues long after swallowing (up to several full minutes of finish), and its ultra-fine texture and overall quality mean that it whisks up into gorgeously thick clouds of emerald froth that remain in the tumbler long after the liquid is gone.
Why do people like our matcha so much?
Dominant aromas are freshly picked young peas, shiitake, and sweet cream. Silky as it gets. Its high levels of L-theanine and other amino acids snap the brain to attention, making it the perfect beverage for prolonged bouts of study, writing, or any other intellectual pursuit.
From a truly talented matcha farmer near Byodoin Temple, Uji, Kyoto, Japan.
About Deep Umami Flight
These four matcha are intense in every way.
No trace of bitterness (this is rare in the matcha world) for these umami-packed and uniquely potent teas. You can really taste the terroir.
Creamy, brothy, and lots of chlorophyll. Intense!
Blend 97
Blend 98
Blend Kamakura
Blend Rikyu
Flight includes four 4g jars of matcha in a custom designed matte black box with a kimono-stenciled obi.
Perfect for gifting.
About Slate
We're in love with these simple stoneware tumblers. They're perfectly shaped for making matcha with the handheld electric foaming wand, and a true pleasure to hold in the hand thanks to their "grippy" and textured exteriors (think slate board or even chalkboard). Interior has a smooth glaze for easy cleanup. Modern, robust, and ideal for matcha.
From a family-run co-op.
Safe for dishwashers, microwaves, and ovens.
4" height 3" upper diameter 3.25" lower diameter
*Ships only to US and Canada;
About Komakai Hammered Sieve
Komakai hammered-finish sieve/matcha sifter. Features a double layered mesh with a fine mesh outside and super fine mesh inside. This makes the sieving a bit slower, but the resulting matcha that much smoother.
Stainless steel. 163mm (6.4") × 75mm (3").
Made in Japan.
Care: Hand wash only and thoroughly dry. Do not soak. Not dishwasher safe.
About Thermal Tumbler
This is the only to-go tumbler we know that puts taste, touch, and smell of matcha as the highest priority, yet still showcases durability and extreme heat retention.
This thing really is perfect for matcha. You can now savor hyperpremium or coldbrew matcha at its finest, anywhere. Take it with you to work, school, on trips, while you do errands ...
Extra-wide mouth -- means you can set your sieve directly over it, sift your matcha, add hot water, and froth it up right in the tumbler. Close the lid and off you go.
Tapered thin lip -- mimics a wine glass to deliver matcha directly to your palate while sitting comfortably on your mouth.
Fits in most car cup holders.
Ceramic interior -- your matcha should taste how you intended. Unlike stainless steel, a ceramic interior keeps your brew free of odors, oils, and metallic “old penny” tasting notes.
Heat-lock double wall vacuum -- 304 18/8 insulated stainless steel retains heat for 12 hours and stays cold for 24 hours.
Leak-proof seal -- A quick, 270° twist locks the lid to eliminate liquid mishaps. Guaranteed.
Materials -- 18/8 stainless steel, BPA-free plastic and steel lid, inner ceramic coating.
Sizes & Dimensions: 12oz: 158 mm tall w/ lid, 135 mm tall w/o lid
Capacity: 12 ounces
Includes stainless steel splash guard.
Made by the fine folks at Fellow, who also make the gorgeous Stagg Kettle for us.
Care: Not dishwasher safe. Hand wash only!
About Eric's Faves Flight
This collection highlights what Eric mostly drinks daily.
The perfect selection for someone wanting to try matcha from each of the three tiers.
Blend 94
Blend 98
Blend Rikyu
Blend Hikari
Flight includes four 4g jars of matcha in a custom designed matte black box with a kimono-stenciled obi.Perfect for gifting.
About Blend Jizo Matcha
Our newest and most intriguing matcha.
Dreamlike and rare, produced in Gokasho (Uji, Kyoto) with the classic "honzu" method (shading the tea fields with reeds). Pronounced umami and a long, long finish. Quite chocolatey on first sip, followed by tastes of spring baby vegetables and fresh herbs.
Obsessive Japanese matcha farmers dreamed this one up. Each leaf is coddled and tended to, from first bud to ground matcha.
Why do people like our matcha so much?
As with all of our matcha, there is just one harvest a year, in early May, and all leaves are picked by hand. 100% stone ground. Naturally fertilized with ground sardine, herring, and beef bones.
A true gem of a matcha, very difficult to find matcha of this quality.
About Coldbrew Bundle
Prefer your matcha cold? Experience the wonders of coldbrew matcha along with the ideal accoutrements. Here's what's included:
100 Servings of Coldbrew Matcha (blend of your choice)
Medium black-violet glass jar for matcha storage
Coldbrew Bottle
Bamboo matcha scoop
This collection ships only to U.S. and Canada.
About Essential Collection
Everything you need to enter straight into matcha bliss.
Here's what's included:
30g jar of the umami-filled matcha Blend 94
Custom designed powerful frother
Handcrafted purple bamboo scoop
Stainless sieve
Soft cotton tea towel
Exclusive Slate tumbler
In detail:
* 30g jar of Blend 94 -- this matcha is incredible. Smooth, vibrant, zero bitterness or astringency. Naturally and subtly sweet, with all the health properties you expect from shade-grown, first-harvest baby tencha leaves, freshly ground to an extremely fine powder. ($53 value)
* All the tools you need -- a custom ultra-powerful handheld frothing wand, a fine sieve that fits perfectly over the Slate tumbler (see below), and a traditional matcha scoop made from purple bamboo, which measures out the matcha and perfectly pushes it through the sieve. The whole bundle comes beautifully wrapped in a 100% ring spun cotton towel that gets softer with each use. ($33 value)
* Slate tumbler -- we designed these beauties to make the perfect tumbler of matcha with the toolkit described above. A true pleasure to hold in the hand, thanks to its "grippy" and textured exteriors (think slate board or even chalkboard). Interior has a smooth glaze for easy cleanup. Modern, robust, and ideal for matcha. ($29 value)
Total value is $115
This collection ships only to U.S. and Canada.
Frother requires 2 AA batteries (not included)
About Ethereal Flight
These four are the highest quality matcha we've been able to uncover in all of Kyoto (that is to say, in all of Japan).
Ethereal and dreamy, restorative and radiant. It's hard to imagine matcha tasting better than these four.
Blend Jizo
Blend Hikari
Blend Satoshi
Blend Daphne
Flight includes four 4g jars of matcha in a custom designed matte black box with a kimono-stenciled obi.
Perfect for gifting.
About Large Matcha Scoop
Is our original matcha scoop just not big enough? Would you like to make what some of our customers call "DEFCON matcha"? This scoop is for you! Each heaping scoop yields roughly 3 grams of matcha. Ergonometric, attractive, and delightful to use.
Made in Japan
Hand wash only. Do not soak. Not dishwasher safe.
Approx. 6.25"H x .75"W
About Blend Satoshi Matcha
This matcha is flawless.
It's everything you want in a top-grade matcha: creamy, silky, graceful, not even a hint of bitterness. Wildly vibrant color looks photoshopped! Dominant aromas are raw sugar, rain-soaked young grass, and sweet peas. Umami on the back palate, almost meaty, grilled chanterelles. Such a long, sweet finish. You'll want to lick every last drop.
Why do people like our matcha so much?
Origin: Nishio, Aichi Prefecture (near Nagoya), Japan. Very pristine environment. The very best that Nishio produces.
Name origin: Satoshi Nakamoto, creator of the Bitcoin protocol. We imagine this is the tea he'd be drinking.
About Birch
These matte beauties that resemble thin birch trees, were thrown for us by the amazing David Ernster, fired in his wood kiln at his home studio in New Hampshire.
Dimensions: 3.875" tall, 2.875" diameter.
Capacity: ~11oz. / 0.3L
Made in the mountains of Newbury, New Hampshire.
Care: Hand wash, please.
PLEASE NOTE: because each piece is truly one of a kind, expect variations in color and shape.
*Ships only to US and Canada;
About Lattice
Tumblers that invite contemplation? Yes!
These ceramic stoneware tumblers are lightweight and elegant, and fit into the hand ever so nicely. The exterior "lattice" design is slightly mesmerizing, and beckon the user to pause to take in its simple beauty. It's also quite tactile; the textured exterior glaze contrasts beautifully with the polished white glaze interior, which makes cleanup a snap.
As always, these tumblers are designed to make perfect matcha crema with a handheld electric foaming wand. Modern, robust, and ideal for matcha.
Safe for dishwashers, microwaves, and ovens.4" height 3" upper diameter 3.25" lower diameter
From a family-run handmade ceramics studio on the outskirts of Hanoi, Vietnam.
*Ships only to US and Canada;
About Houjicha Reserve
This houjicha is so flavorful and inviting, and is 100% green tea. But instead of using the leaves, as we do for matcha, it's the stems and branches of the plant that are used. The stems get roasted in big clay pots over a charcoal fire until they turn brown and very aromatic. They then get milled and turned into fine powder.
You use a scant gram of this powder to make a cup of tea, using the same matcha frother you're already using.
The taste is satisfying -- toasty and roasted flavors meld with classic green tea flavors but with plenty of umami and a long, smoky finish. It's redolent of good toast, hints of hazelnut and brown sugar. We especially enjoy it after dinner / before bed.
There are four great things about this houjicha:
It's decaf! Well, as close to caffeine-free as decaf coffee is; not 100%, but close. You can drink it anytime and not worry about the caffeine.
We get the satisfaction of using the entire plant, not just the leaves for matcha. It feels good to consume these stems. So much better than using them just for compost! Zero waste.
Excellent for coffee lovers. The smoky, nutty, roasted flavor profile and aromas are usually a hit with coffee lovers.
Very affordable -- roughly 37 cents per serving.
About Tanimura Bamboo Matcha Whisk
So many of you have asked us to source a good traditional whisk.
Mr. Tanimura is one of a handful of 20+ generations of traditional craftspeople based in Takayama, Nara Prefecture, and his work is gorgeous.
If you're looking for a very high-quality traditional whisk, you found it.
Light vs. dark is purely an aesthetic preference. They're a delight to hold and use, and they exude their beauty when not in use.
Roughly 66 tines, hand-carved in the "shin" style using properly aged white bamboo and shinchiku dark bamboo.
First use: The whisk is glued to the box using the ancient method of a paste made from rice. Grasp the handle and free it from the rice glue. Then, using a wet cloth, wipe off and remaining paper from the bottom of the base
After removing the whisk, rinse it gently with hot water before you use it. Shake off and let dry.
Care: gently rinse after use with warm water and shake off excess water.
About Jizo Tea Towel
Want to brighten the mood in your kitchen? If this matcha-sipping happy jizo won't do it, we're not sure what will!
Super-absorbent, cottony-soft to the touch. Gets even softer and more absorbent with each wash. Dry your hands, your dishes, your greens/veggies. Wrap your warm bread in it.
Let the jizo spread the love and joy throughout the kitchen (and maybe throughout the rest of the house, too).
dimensions: 28.5" x 20.5" material: 100% cotton origin: India
About Gyokuro Original
Our first steeped tea!
This uniquely Japanese tea is harvested by hand and, like matcha, grown under black netting for about three weeks prior to harvest. This "babying" treatment of shading the delicate leaves produces potent umami -- it's very dashi-like, and there is nothing quite like it.
Combine that intense umami with notes of butter, kelp, edible flowers, and even custard, for a truly rich and heady taste experience. Loads of L-theanine and a higher caffeine content than matcha (about 60mg per serving, versus matcha's 25-30) make it the ideal accompaniment to focused work, reading, and driving.
Meditation after a cup is awfully nice, too.
Also note that the leaves are not only edible after steeping, but delicious -- as sashimi on a small plate with a tiny amount of soy sauce, as topping for hot rice, or tossed into salads.
About Ebon
A deep, matte black stoneware tumbler from Tel Aviv-based ceramicist Sharon Boneh Rokach. Minimalist and earthy; creates a contemplative mood when sipping matcha from it.
Simple, functional, and beautiful.
Care: Hand wash, please.
PLEASE NOTE: because each piece is truly one of a kind, expect variations in color and shape.
Ceramics ship to U.S. and Canada only!
About Houjicha Organic
This houjicha is 100% certified organic green tea. But instead of using the leaves, as we do for matcha, it's the stems and branches of the plant that are used. The stems get roasted in big clay pots over a charcoal fire until they turn brown and very aromatic. They then get milled and turned into fine powder.
You use a scant gram of this powder to make a cup of tea, using the same matcha frother you're already using.
The taste is just delightful -- toasty and roasted flavors meld with classic green tea flavors. It's earthy with some tobacco notes, with caramel notes. We especially enjoy it after dinner / before bed.
There are four great things about this houjicha:
It's decaf! Well, as close to caffeine-free as decaf coffee is; not 100%, but close. You can drink it anytime and not worry about the caffeine.
We get the satisfaction of using the entire plant, not just the leaves for matcha. It feels good to consume these stems. So much better than using them just for compost! Zero waste.
Excellent for coffee lovers. The smoky, nutty, roasted flavor profile and aromas are usually a hit with coffee lovers.
Very affordable -- roughly 35 cents per serving.
About Seiza Napkins
We think our new kimono-stencil napkins are as beautiful as they are functional.
Made from 100 percent cotton fabric, they’re soft, smooth, and absorbent, and get even more so with each wash.
Finished with deep hems and mitered corners, hard to imagine higher quality or attention to detail.
They are available individually or in sets of four + eight.
Dimensions: 19.5" x 19.5"
Material: 100% cotton
Origin: India
About Beleza White
These soft, speckled stoneware beauties have a silky matte finish and are a pure pleasure to hold. While they are perfect for matcha -- the shape encourages thick crema -- they're also great for wine!
They contain natural flecks that materialize during firing. Each piece will be slightly different.
"Beleza" is the Portuguese word for simple beauty, the perfect name for these lovely works of practical art. May quickly become your favorite tumbler.
* Made in Portugal with local clay
* Lead-free semi-matte glaze
* 3 in. diameter (upper)
* 3.6 in. diameter (middle)
* 3.6 in. height
* 0.64 lb. each
* Holds 11 oz.
* Dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe up to 450ºF
* All semi-matte ceramics are susceptible to superficial marks They can be easily removed with a scouring powder (like Bar Keepers Friend)
*Ships only to US and Canada;
About Kohiki Tumbler
Ceramicist Hideki Yokoo threw these beauties for us in his lovely downtown San Francisco studio.
Kohiki refers to the white foundational makeup that geisha often use, but in ceramics it refers to the application, with a small brush, of loose white clay over a dark clay body to create organic markings.
Dimensions: 4" tall, 3.25" diameter
Capacity: 8 oz. / 0.17L at full capacity, but we recommend 4-5 oz of matcha.
Care: Microwave safe and dishwasher safe, but we recommend careful hand washing to avoid chipping.
PLEASE NOTE: Because each piece is truly one of a kind, expect variations in color and shape.
*Ships only to US and Canada;
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