Free samples?
Alas, no. We do however have 4g “flights” of matcha here, so that you can taste all of our matcha...
What’s your recommended daily intake? Is there such a thing as too much matcha?
Most people can tolerate, and indeed thrive on, 2 to 3 servings per day, with “serving” referring...
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?
This term has lost most of its meaning. Because there is no governing body of any type that monit...
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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