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.
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.
It's rare for dishes to be equally good served warm or cold, but this is one of them.
There’s something about randomly shaped no-bake treats that dazzle the eyes first then the palate.
Brewing gyokuro isn’t like brewing other teas. Learn how to coax maximum awesomeness from these delicate and wonderful leaves.
Who knew that matcha goes so well with popcorn? A must try!
A daily matcha habit -- like any daily habit -- can be an excellent opportunity to pause and simply rest.
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!
A brief definition and four main distinguishing features of matcha.
Just getting interested in matcha? Start here.
There are so many reasons matcha is good for you, and the list keeps growing.
We talk with a lot of people who enjoy matcha in a variety of ways. Almost everyone is in one of these four groups. 1) The "just give me the nutrition, please" people.These are people who most concerned about getting all the nutritional goodies that matcha offers (to read more about matcha's ma
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.
A light, no-fuss dessert of matcha whipped cream folded with crushed meringue and topped with fresh raspberries — elegant simplicity at its best.
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.
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.
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.
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—silky salmon in creamy coconut milk with a hint of green‑tea flavor.
Crispy, golden chicken strips with an airy panko crust, served alongside a creamy matcha dipping sauce to keep things interesting.
A boldly seasoned skirt steak topped with a smooth matcha crema that cuts through the richness of the meat.
Brewing Green Kokoro (matcha-infused genmaicha) is straightforward and quick.
Brewing gyokuro isn’t like brewing other teas. Learn how to coax maximum awesomeness from these delicate and wonderful leaves.
Making an exquisite cup of houjicha is even easier than prepapring matcha.
The super-easy way to transfer your matcha from our sealed bags into glass (where matcha is happiest).
You can prepare beautiful Coldbrew Matcha in about 20 seconds, or even less once you've made a few.
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!
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. 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.
Matcha is a form of meditation for me. It is the way of being present to the words that come from inner stillness.
A daily matcha habit -- like any daily habit -- can be an excellent opportunity to pause and simply rest.
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.
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.
In sum, the answer for most people is an unequivocal "yes" -- green tea is one of the safest substances on the planet.
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!
A brief definition and four main distinguishing features of matcha.
Traditional matcha service in Japan focuses on thick matcha (koicha) or thin matcha (usucha), but the sweet spot is somewhere in between.
Just getting interested in matcha? Start here.
Matcha shares so much in common with wine, from cultivation to harvest to processing to final enjoyment.
There are so many reasons matcha is good for you, and the list keeps growing.
Learn how matcha color, aroma, taste, finish, and texture are indicators of good, and bad, matcha.
It’s counterintuitive, but organic matcha is by no means the better choice when it comes to great 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.
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.
A light, no-fuss dessert of matcha whipped cream folded with crushed meringue and topped with fresh raspberries — elegant simplicity at its best.
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.
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.
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.
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—silky salmon in creamy coconut milk with a hint of green‑tea flavor.
Crispy, golden chicken strips with an airy panko crust, served alongside a creamy matcha dipping sauce to keep things interesting.
