Green Gazpacho
A bold, creamy blender soup packed with fresh herbs, avocado, and a kick of jalapeño, with matcha adding depth and an extra hit of green.
Matcha Library
A living collection of recipes, stories, tutorials, and letters exploring the everyday pleasures and quiet rituals of matcha and the role they can play in a contemplative life.
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Matcha Baka (Fool)
A light, no-fuss dessert of matcha whipped cream folded with crushed meringue and topped with fresh raspberries — elegant simplicity at its best.
Green Risotto with Asparagus
A creamy, vibrant risotto where earthy matcha, fresh asparagus, and bright lemon come together in a dish that's as striking to look at as it is satisfying to eat.
Matcha Chocolate Truffles
Silky bittersweet chocolate truffles infused with earthy matcha and a touch of maple, finished with a dusting of matcha powder and a pinch of Matcha Salt.
Orecchiette With Matcha Butter
Tender orecchiette tossed in a simple matcha butter sauce — nutty, rich, and just grassy enough to make you think twice about plain butter pasta ever again.
Scallops with Matcha Miso Butter Sauce
Golden-seared scallops finished in a silky butter sauce of white miso and matcha — rich, savory, and just earthy enough to keep things interesting.
Coconut Matcha Poached Salmon
Coconut Matcha Poached Salmon—silky salmon in creamy coconut milk with a hint of green‑tea flavor.
Panko Crusted Chicken Strips with Matcha Crema
Crispy, golden chicken strips with an airy panko crust, served alongside a creamy matcha dipping sauce to keep things interesting.
Marinated Skirt Steak with Matcha Crema
A boldly seasoned skirt steak topped with a smooth matcha crema that cuts through the richness of the meat.
Choclate Matcha Lava Cake
Chocolate Matcha Lava Cake — a dark chocolate cake with a molten matcha center that's rich without being too sweet.
Shrimp Cocktail with Matcha Mayo Dip
Shrimp Cocktail with Matcha Mayo Dip—chilled shrimp meet creamy, green‑tea–kissed mayo in a fresh, elegant bite.
Zucchini Matcha Fritters
Zucchini Matcha Fritters—crispy, green‑tea–kissed patties with fresh zucchini in every bite.
Avocado Toast with Matcha Dukkah
Avocado toast with matcha dukkah—creamy avocado, crunchy nuts, and a whisper of green‑tea spice in every bite.
Matcha Poached Eggs and Toast with Matcha Salt
Tender poached eggs sit on buttered toast, dusted with fragrant matcha salt for a simple, elegant breakfast that tastes clean and subtly earthy.
Deviled Eggs with Matcha Mayo
Deviled eggs with matcha mayo—creamy, bright, and lightly earthy.
Matcha Hummus with Matcha Dukkah
Creamy matcha hummus topped with crunchy matcha dukkah—a bright, earthy dip perfect with pita, veggies, or toast.
The Matcha Family Branding
Back in the spring of 2019, I woke up one morning just dazzled from the colors and patterns I was seeing in a dream just prior to waking up.
Matcha Salt and Pepper Cashews
I have a soft spot for warm cashews, and these!
Matcha Almond Olive Oil Cake with Orange
Matcha Almond Olive Oil Cake with orange blends nutty almonds, rich olive oil, and earthy matcha with bright citrus notes for a moist, elegant dessert.
Matcha Mochi Muffins
Matcha Mochi Muffins are chewy, lightly sweet treats with earthy matcha flavor and a soft, bouncy texture.
Matcha Shortbread
Matcha shortbread: buttery, crumbly bliss with that cheeky green matcha zing!
Matcha Pancakes
Matcha pancakes are fluffy breakfast treats infused with vibrant green matcha powder for an earthy, slightly bitter flavor and natural green hue.
Chocolate Matcha Energy Balls
Quick, no-bake snack made with dates, almonds, cocoa powder, and matcha for a rich, earthy flavor with a gentle energy boost.
Matcha Dukkah
This vibrant Matcha Dukkah fuses earthy Japanese green tea with the toasted crunch of Middle Eastern spices.
You're on a Boat and You're Making Tea
You’re on a boat. You didn’t build it, and you don't have the option of stepping off; you're just ... on it. It carries you whether you like it or not, and whatever direction you face is more or less a "forward" direction.
Buckwheat Soba Noodles with Matcha Pea Pesto
It's rare for dishes to be equally good served warm or cold, but this is one of them.
Matcha Bark
There’s something about randomly shaped no-bake treats that dazzle the eyes first then the palate.
Fluffy Herby Eggs
Adding Greek yogurt makes eggs almost unbearably creamy and fluffy and airy and light.
Matcha Frittata
Frittata, omelet, whatever you want to call it, this is on solid rotation at our house.
Wake With Me
Matcha is a form of meditation for me. It is the way of being present to the words that come from inner stillness.
Matcha Popcorn
Who knew that matcha goes so well with popcorn? A must try!
New Pause
I’m starting to use my phone as a super simple and super effective nudge toward having better days.
Do You Care?
Answer that and maybe we get the keys to the kingdom.
Renewal
I'm going to do my best to make 2024 a stand-out year. I hope you will too!
Good Prevails
This is good news. I hope it's as comforting for you as it is for me.
Optimism
I'd much rather be an optimist and be wrong than be a pessimist and be right.
Rituals
An extremely short note on ritual and its role in the current madness.
Happy Today
It's an ancient and utterly unoriginal thought, but it bears repeating anyway: the journey is the destination.
Deep Lindy
If something has been around for a long time and still in its original form, it is likely to be around for a lot longer.
Antifragile
Randomness and chaos will enter, as they always do. Let's expect them, and not resist when they do.
Deeper Hunger
Lately I've been questioning what really drives all this hunger.
Restore
You've almost certainly spent today without encountering some terrifying form of chaos, in contrast with much of the world.
Metta
Be on your own side. It makes life so much easier, and better.
Fallible
I've always liked this word, but in my later decades its importance to me has only grown.
Can We Pause?
When people ask me what makes our matcha different from everyone else's, I often reply, "we like to pause."
Sleep is Good
Please take sleep as seriously as you do with a nutrient-dense, whole-foods diet and plenty of daily movement. It really matters!
Impeccable
Can you do one thing with impeccable integrity today? And one tomorrow, too?
Matcha Love
Love often takes the form of a craving for attention, but it's really not: It's the gift of giving attention.
Beginners Mind
You grant your full attention to being open to whatever arises, in real time. A never-ending series of beginning again.
More Love
Can we love a little extra this year? Everyone around us would be the beneficiaries, but we will, too. Are there any downsides to trying?
Remember
A quick note to wish you, and everyone who matters to you, a two-week long period of bliss-ish relaxation.
Ichigo
This arising and passing of absolutely everything isn't some subjective claim about how the mind works.
Off the Ride
Stop being effortful for brief moments throughout the day.
Micromoments
By taking brief pauses during transitional moments, such as opening a door or checking emails, and focusing on a single breath, they find a way to integrate meditation into their daily life and cultivate presence in every moment.
Don't Mind
Jiddu Krishnamurti, the Indian philosopher, found boundless happiness by declaring, "I don't mind what happens next," emphasizing the importance of accepting life's unpredictability and detaching oneself from outcomes. This philosophy allows for a focus on the present and a more joyful existence, wh
Jizo
Following Jizo's example can lead to better outcomes by maximizing compassion and spiritual optimism.
Singletasking
We should strive to cultivate our ability to sustain attention and stay focused on single tasks.
Press Pause
Consciously pausing refreshes and wakes us up, reminding us to enjoy our limited time.
Slow Down
Take the time to appreciate the beauty around you and declare victory no matter what happens.
Restart
Beginning again is a powerful and elusive piece of advice that involves consciously deciding to drop the past and enter the present moment.
One Thing
Waking ourselves from the multitasking trance is the best way to focus on what truly matters.
Tell Them Now
Joseph Goldstein advises to act on generous impulses immediately instead of putting them off. This reduces suffering and brings joy.
Invitation
Thoughts can be like uninvited guests, but we don't have to entertain them or offer them tea. We can learn to step off the thought ride.
Decide
The experience of being in conscious contact with reality as it actually is can be a key to the freedom you seek.
Listen Please
It helps to pay attention to what we're hearing because it seems like our ears need some TLC.
Simultaneous
We can simply accept what is, and we can change what is. Simultaneously.
Already There
Maybe what we're really after is the art of discovering that we can be fulfilled before the next thing happens, not because it happened.
A Beginner's Guide to Matcha and Mindfulness
A daily matcha habit -- like any daily habit -- can be an excellent opportunity to pause and simply rest.
Notice
Somehow this liminal space lends itself to pausing, and the pause is the notice.
Take It Away
Perfection is achieved when there is nothing left to take away.
Yare Yare
It's 2021, and the global collective sigh of relief is palpable.
Big Joy
I'm noticing the many small, but great, things around me that bring me joy.
Resolve
In the end, what do we all want?
Do It Now
Doing what's meaningful to you really comes down to stealing hours from more comfortable pursuits and habits.
Unflappable
Some things are up to us and other things are not.
Predecision
Link a desired behavior with something you regularly do.
Good Habits
Your habits of today are a kind of vote for your future self. Adopting ultrahealthy eating habits today, for example, is a very good idea.
Slow Deep Breaths
Using the power of your own awareness to practice conscious, slow breathing through the nose is the ultimate mindfulness practice.
Burn Brighter
Every one of us knows, somewhere deep down, what it's like to be truly happy, if only for brief moments.
Tiny Bits
Add value to your future self every day, in five-minute chunks.
We Are Optimists
For the past month or so I've been working on something that might be fun to share.
Pause the Busy
Being busy shouldn’t count for much. What should count is direction. Are you going in the right direction?
Blank Slate
If we spend even a little time with our better selves, surely we're better off.
Enoughness
Getting clear on what's enough is like a superpower.
Ten Minutes
Committing to practicing being fully present with a single 10-minute block every day could be life changing. I know it has been for me.
Half Full
Our remarkable ability to self-repair is one of many useful byproducts of evolution. But we have to be “at peace” for these mechanisms to begin working.
Begin Again
If you find yourself lost in thought and can somehow become aware that you’re lost in thought, a decision to begin again instantly snaps you from your reverie and back into the present.
Placebo
Placebos are real, and we can use them to our advantage.
Pause
Short pauses, extended pauses ... both feel really good, and both are necessary.
Listen
Listening is magic. It's amazing what happens when you fully do it, and stop doing other things.
Eyes Open
When your eyes first open in the morning, what do you do?
Rapt
If we could just stay focused on the right things, our lives would stop feeling like a reaction to stuff that happens to us.
Using Matcha to "Predecide" Outcomes
There's a whole body of research on something called "implementation intention" -- a snoozer of a phrase if there ever was one. But it's relevant to us, bigtime.
Matcha, Andy Goldsworthy, and Ephemerality
Goldsworthy's work is the embodiment of a Japanese aethetic ideal known as mono no aware, the awareness of impermanence and how nothing, ultimately, lasts very long.
Is Matcha Safe to Drink Daily?
In sum, the answer for most people is an unequivocal "yes" -- green tea is one of the safest substances on the planet.
Matcha and Vitamin C: The Sum is Much Greater Than the Parts
I often drink a small glass of water with the juice of a whole lemon squeezed into it as I sip my matcha. Or, if I'm feeling lazy, I'll just pop a 1g vitamin C pill. Why? I've done this since reading about a
Matcha and Virus Season: Stop Getting Colds!
One of the most severe flu and cold seasons in a decade is causing extended illness for millions of people across the country. It is an especially nasty one. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that somewhere between 10 and 20 percent of the country (32 - 64 million!) will get the flu eac
What is Matcha?
A brief definition and four main distinguishing features of matcha.
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.
New to Matcha?
Just getting interested in matcha? Start here.
Green Gazpacho
A bold, creamy blender soup packed with fresh herbs, avocado, and a kick of jalapeño, with matcha adding depth and an extra hit of green.
Matcha Baka (Fool)
A light, no-fuss dessert of matcha whipped cream folded with crushed meringue and topped with fresh raspberries — elegant simplicity at its best.
Green Risotto with Asparagus
A creamy, vibrant risotto where earthy matcha, fresh asparagus, and bright lemon come together in a dish that's as striking to look at as it is satisfying to eat.
Matcha Chocolate Truffles
Silky bittersweet chocolate truffles infused with earthy matcha and a touch of maple, finished with a dusting of matcha powder and a pinch of Matcha Salt.
Orecchiette With Matcha Butter
Tender orecchiette tossed in a simple matcha butter sauce — nutty, rich, and just grassy enough to make you think twice about plain butter pasta ever again.
Scallops with Matcha Miso Butter Sauce
Golden-seared scallops finished in a silky butter sauce of white miso and matcha — rich, savory, and just earthy enough to keep things interesting.
Coconut Matcha Poached Salmon
Coconut Matcha Poached Salmon—silky salmon in creamy coconut milk with a hint of green‑tea flavor.
Panko Crusted Chicken Strips with Matcha Crema
Crispy, golden chicken strips with an airy panko crust, served alongside a creamy matcha dipping sauce to keep things interesting.
Marinated Skirt Steak with Matcha Crema
A boldly seasoned skirt steak topped with a smooth matcha crema that cuts through the richness of the meat.
Brewing Green Kokoro
Brewing Green Kokoro (matcha-infused genmaicha) is straightforward and quick.
Tips for Making Excellent Gyokuro
Brewing gyokuro isn’t like brewing other teas. Learn how to coax maximum awesomeness from these delicate and wonderful leaves.
Houjicha Tutorial
Making an exquisite cup of houjicha is even easier than prepapring matcha.
How to transfer your matcha
The super-easy way to transfer your matcha from our sealed bags into glass (where matcha is happiest).
Coldbrew Tutorial
You can prepare beautiful Coldbrew Matcha in about 20 seconds, or even less once you've made a few.
Hyperpremium Tutorial
Though it might appear complicated at first glance, trust us: it's way easier to make the perfect tumbler of matcha than it is to make good coffee!
The Matcha Family Branding
Back in the spring of 2019, I woke up one morning just dazzled from the colors and patterns I was seeing in a dream just prior to waking up.
You're on a Boat and You're Making Tea
You’re on a boat. You didn’t build it, and you don't have the option of stepping off; you're just ... on it. It carries you whether you like it or not, and whatever direction you face is more or less a "forward" direction.
Wake With Me
Matcha is a form of meditation for me. It is the way of being present to the words that come from inner stillness.
A Beginner's Guide to Matcha and Mindfulness
A daily matcha habit -- like any daily habit -- can be an excellent opportunity to pause and simply rest.
Using Matcha to "Predecide" Outcomes
There's a whole body of research on something called "implementation intention" -- a snoozer of a phrase if there ever was one. But it's relevant to us, bigtime.
Matcha, Andy Goldsworthy, and Ephemerality
Goldsworthy's work is the embodiment of a Japanese aethetic ideal known as mono no aware, the awareness of impermanence and how nothing, ultimately, lasts very long.
Is Matcha Safe to Drink Daily?
In sum, the answer for most people is an unequivocal "yes" -- green tea is one of the safest substances on the planet.
Matcha and Vitamin C: The Sum is Much Greater Than the Parts
I often drink a small glass of water with the juice of a whole lemon squeezed into it as I sip my matcha. Or, if I'm feeling lazy, I'll just pop a 1g vitamin C pill. Why? I've done this since reading about a
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.
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.
New to Matcha?
Just getting interested in matcha? Start here.
World-Class Wine, World-Class Matcha
Matcha shares so much in common with wine, from cultivation to harvest to processing to final enjoyment.
Health Benefits of Matcha
There are so many reasons matcha is good for you, and the list keeps growing.
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.
Organic Matcha Versus Conventional Matcha
It’s counterintuitive, but organic matcha is by no means the better choice when it comes to great matcha.
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.
Green Gazpacho
A bold, creamy blender soup packed with fresh herbs, avocado, and a kick of jalapeño, with matcha adding depth and an extra hit of green.
Matcha Baka (Fool)
A light, no-fuss dessert of matcha whipped cream folded with crushed meringue and topped with fresh raspberries — elegant simplicity at its best.
Green Risotto with Asparagus
A creamy, vibrant risotto where earthy matcha, fresh asparagus, and bright lemon come together in a dish that's as striking to look at as it is satisfying to eat.
Matcha Chocolate Truffles
Silky bittersweet chocolate truffles infused with earthy matcha and a touch of maple, finished with a dusting of matcha powder and a pinch of Matcha Salt.
Orecchiette With Matcha Butter
Tender orecchiette tossed in a simple matcha butter sauce — nutty, rich, and just grassy enough to make you think twice about plain butter pasta ever again.
Scallops with Matcha Miso Butter Sauce
Golden-seared scallops finished in a silky butter sauce of white miso and matcha — rich, savory, and just earthy enough to keep things interesting.
Coconut Matcha Poached Salmon
Coconut Matcha Poached Salmon—silky salmon in creamy coconut milk with a hint of green‑tea flavor.
Panko Crusted Chicken Strips with Matcha Crema
Crispy, golden chicken strips with an airy panko crust, served alongside a creamy matcha dipping sauce to keep things interesting.