Coldbrew Original Matcha
peppy, herbaceous, exhilarating
$53.00
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.
Blend 94 Matcha
buoyant, creamy, lush
$83.00
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.
Blend 93 Matcha
vivid, alive, brothy
$69.00
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.
Coldbrew Reserve Matcha
euphoric, satiny, graceful
$63.00
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.
Culinary Reserve Matcha
vivacious, verdant, vegetal
$79.00
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.
Culinary Original Matcha
earthy, brawny, bold
$70.00
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).
Coldbrew Organic Matcha
edgy, clean, snappy
$70.00
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.
Blend 97 Matcha
urbane, zippy, floral,
$113.00
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.
The Intro Flight
$52.00
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.
Hyperpremium Organic
feisty, illuminating
$91.00
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.
Culinary Organic Matcha
robust, animated, hearty
$84.00
Organic culinary is finally here! While some people enjoy this matcha as coldbrew, it's really all about cooking and lattes. 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.
Blend 95 Matcha
gracious, refined, velvety
$97.00
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.
Single-Serve Coldbrew Original Matcha
A convenient way to make coldbrew matcha on the go
$35.00
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!
Matcha Storage Jar
The perfect home for your matcha
$13.00
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.
Matcha Tea Tool Kit
All the tools you need to make a perfect cup of matcha in one kit
$47.00
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)
Blend 98 Matcha
effusive, polished, lingering
$127.00
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.
Coldbrew Bottle
This is the way to make coldbrew matcha
$36.00
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!
Blend Rikyu Matcha
dreamy, electric, spellbinding
$205.00
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."
Matcha Flights
Small tastes of matcha so you can sample all of our tea
$52.00
Four 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.
Matcha Scoop
The ideal tool for measuring + sieving your matcha
$13.00
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"
Blend Kamakura Matcha
luminous, silken, cloud-like
$178.00
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.
Houjicha Original
smoky, nutty, naturally sweet
$46.00
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 32 cents per serving (or just 26 cents with a subscription).
Matcha Sieve
Create a perfectly smooth matcha brew
$12.00
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"
Matcha Flight Kit
Perfect for someone new to Breakaway
$89.00
Combines all the elements needed to make a perfect tumbler of matcha.
Here's what's included:
four 4-gram "flights" of matcha
an ultra-powerful handheld frothing wand
handcrafted purple bamboo scoop
stainless steel sieve
All wrapped in a 100% ring spun cotton Jizo towel
In detail:
* Four 4-gram "flights" of matcha -- choose from any of our pre-selected flights:
Intro Flight: Blend 93, Blend 94, Blend 95 + Hyperpremium Organic
Deep Umami Flight: Blend 97, Blend 98, Blend Kamakura + Blend Rikyu
Eric's Faves Flight: Blend 94, Blend 98, Blend Rikyu + Blend Hikari
Ethereal Flight: Blend Hikari , Blend Jizo, Blend Satoshi + Blend Daphne
All are among the rarest to be found in Japan's domestic market. They are vibrant, ethereal, and full of umami. ($ 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).
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