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The Matcha Blog

Our matcha blog shares recipes, preparation tips, and ideas for bringing a matcha bar to your next event.

8 min read

Ceremonial vs Culinary Matcha: Which One Do You Actually Need?

Ceremonial vs culinary matcha: one is the premium grade for sipping and smoother lattes, the other a bolder, budget-friendly grade for baking and mixing. Here's how to tell them apart and pick the right one.

9 min read

How Much Caffeine Is in Matcha? (vs Coffee)

A 1 tsp serving of matcha has about 60-70mg of caffeine in matcha, roughly an espresso shot. Here are the real numbers, ranges, and what changes them.

7 min read

How to Make Matcha at Home (With or Without a Whisk)

How to make matcha at home in about five minutes: the right ratio, water temperature, and whisking motion, plus an iced matcha latte you'll actually crave.

7 min read

How to Make Matcha Without a Whisk (5 Easy Methods)

No bamboo whisk? You can still make smooth, lump-free matcha. Here are 5 methods using tools you already own, plus the one step that matters more than the whisk.

7 min read

How to Store Matcha (So It Stays Fresh and Green)

How to store matcha to keep it vivid green and sweet: the four things that ruin it, whether to refrigerate, how long it lasts, and how to tell when it has gone stale.

7 min read

Matcha to Water Ratio: How Much Matcha (and How to Whisk It)

The right matcha to water ratio for a traditional cup, a latte base, or thick koicha, plus the whisking technique that makes it smooth and frothy instead of clumpy.

9 min read

Matcha vs Green Tea: What's Actually Different

Matcha vs green tea: both come from the same plant, but one is whole-leaf powder and one is steeped leaves. Here's how caffeine, taste, and cost compare.

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