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# Does good matcha really give you better breath?
- URL: https://explore.breakawaymatcha.com/does-good-matcha-really-give-you-better-breath/
- Published: 2019-09-16T23:27:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-19T09:19:02.000Z
- Author: Eric Gower
- Tags: General Matcha Questions, FAQ, #shopify-import, #Import 2026-02-19 02:04

Really! And not just compared with shall-we –charitably-call-it unpleasant coffee breath. The catechin blast of matcha acts as a kind of sterilizing agent. A cup of matcha after a meal retards the growth of germs, which cause periodontal disease and halitosis (bad breath). It also protects the tooth enamel. Dentists LOVE matcha.