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Do you ship globally?

Yes, we offer USPS First Class International, DHL Worldwide, and UPS. Contact us at hello@breakawaymatcha.com for more info.
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Do you offer free shipping and returns?

Yes we offer free shipping to US addresses! We try to eliminate all barriers to enjoying this gorgeous matcha.
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Free samples?

Alas, no. We do however have 4g “flights” of matcha here, so that you can taste all of our matcha without much of a commitment.
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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 to a gram of matcha. A three-gram drink would thus be considered three servings. Eric typically has...
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Why the name "Breakaway?

It started with Eric’s second cookbook, “The Breakaway Japanese Kitchen,” a book that focused on Japanese ingredients but “broke away” from canonical approaches. Breakaway Matcha departs from the t...
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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 monitors/controls what can be labeled ceremonial, anyone can -- and does -- use this moniker to connote q...
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Can matcha help stabilize blood sugar levels?

Matcha does indeed help stabilize blood sugar levels, making it ideal for diabetics. There appears to be a direct connection between antioxidant activity and hypoglycemic activity. The natural suga...
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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 plant that are thought to be responsible for some of the health effects conferred by a diet rich in fr...
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Does good matcha really give you better breath?

Really! And not just compared with shall-we –charitably-call-it unpleasant coffee breath. The catechin blast of matcha acts as a kind of sterilizing agent. A cup of matcha after a meal retards the ...
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Can I call you to place an order or ask a question? Text?

Yes, absolutely -- call us anytime at 415-462-3313 and we'll be happy to place an order manually for you. We're working on a feature that allows texting ... please stay tuned!
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Can I pick up my order at your office?

Absolutely -- we love it when we get to meet you in person. We're in beautiful San Anselmo, CA, and are generally here from 9 to 5.
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I’ve heard you have occasional sales and in-person events … how do I find out about them?

Easy -- you can sign up. We have all kinds of cool stuff going on if you're local (SF Bay Area): musical performances, ceramics sales, book/author events, summer parties ... and of course discounte...
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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 drinking matcha everyday greatly enhanced the overall response of the immune system. The exceedingly hig...
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Can matcha help relieve stress?

Yes, it can. Matcha has insanely high amounts of a specific amino acid called L-theanine, which has strong associations with the production of alpha waves in the brain. When L-theanine is absorbed ...
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Will your matcha help me lose weight?

By itself, with no other lifestyle changes? Doubtful. But: several key studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded that quality matcha has thermogenic properties (ther...
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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 obsessed farmers and processors who are driven primarily by the pursuit of excellence. Some are 25th-gener...
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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, however, sit out, at room temp, for a week or even two, as long as it's in a sealed container. The de...
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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 won’t be able to taste the difference, and the nutritional profile is similar … might as well use the ...
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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 entire internet with matcha/green tea specific links to clinical studies.
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I’ve heard you make an “enhanced” matcha -- what is that?

https://breakawaymatcha.com/journal/enhanced-matcha-anyone/
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What’s the difference between “thick” and “thin” matcha?

https://breakawaymatcha.com/thick-or-thin-matcha/
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Can I make a “bulletproof” matcha?

Yes! The classic Dave Asprey bulletproof coffee uses a refined MCT oil called Brain Octane, plus grass-fed butter, and sometimes things like collagen powder and glutathione are added. You can simpl...
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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. What happens is that the caseins in milk “stick” to the polyphenols in matcha, and make them bio-una...
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How can I avoid clumps in my matcha?

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