Masterclass in Matcha

Everything you ever wanted to know about matcha. If your question isn't answered here, please ask us!

What is Matcha?

A brief definition and four main distinguishing features of matcha.

New to Matcha?

Just getting interested in matcha? Start here.

Thick or Thin Matcha? Why No in Between?

Traditional matcha service in Japan focuses on thick matcha (koicha) or thin matcha (usucha), but the sweet spot is somewhere in between.

How Matcha is Produced

A primer on how Japan’s best farmers grow and process matcha.

Liquid Meditation

The many ways in matcha can help your meditation practice.

How To Store Matcha

Tips and best practices on the optimal way to keep your matcha happy.

How To Make Matcha, Breakaway Style

Learn how we like to make matcha here at Breakaway HQ.

The Story of Matcha

A brief historical overview of how matcha migrated from its origins in China to Japan, and, 900 years later, to the rest of the world.

Organic Matcha Versus Conventional Matcha

It’s counterintuitive, but organic matcha is by no means the better choice when it comes to great matcha.

How Can You Tell Good Matcha From Bad Matcha -- Color is Key

Learn how matcha color, aroma, taste, finish, and texture are indicators of good, and bad, matcha.

Health Benefits of Matcha

There are so many reasons matcha is good for you, and the list keeps growing.

World-Class Wine, World-Class Matcha

Matcha shares so much in common with wine, from cultivation to harvest to processing to final enjoyment.
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The ideal way to store your matcha
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