What’s the difference between “thick” and “thin” matcha?
https://breakawaymatcha.com/thick-or-thin-matcha/
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Can I make a “bulletproof” matcha?
Yes! The classic Dave Asprey bulletproof coffee uses a refined MCT oil called Brain Octane, plus grass-fed butter, and sometimes things like collagen powder and glutathione are added. You can simply use matcha instead of coffee. We like preparing a version that we call “enhanced” matcha.”
Is adding milk to matcha a bad idea?
Well, it depends. If you’re drinking matcha for the health benefits, it’s definitely a bad idea. What happens is that the caseins in milk “stick” to the polyphenols in matcha, and make them bio-unavailable (ie they get peed out instead of absorbed by the body). But if you’
How can I avoid clumps in my matcha?
Easy -- sift it first. With a sieve like this one.
Does water temperature really matter?
Yes, water temperature is utterly critical to making great matcha, for both coldbrew and warm drinks. Get the basics of water temp and matcha here.
Do I really need the “right” tools to make matcha properly?
Alas, you do need good tools to make good hot matcha. A sieve is key; our matcha is so finely ground (5 microns) that static electricity makes it clump together. Pushing it through a sieve dispels that electricity and creates a super creamy brew with no clumping. A bamboo scoop
How do I use my store credit (assuming you've issued some)?
Once you've been issued store credit, and you want to use it for your next purchase, just be sure to be logged in as you BEFORE you start shopping (otherwise the software can't know it's you, and won't "see" the
Can I drink matcha during pregnancy?
Always consult with your obgyn on matters concerning specific foods. While many women prefer not to consume any caffeine at all during pregnancy, many can tolerate the small amounts of caffeine in matcha (25mg caffeine per gram of matcha). Many pregnant women in Japan continue to drink all kinds of
Can I use hyperpremium to make coldbrew, and coldbrew to make hot matcha?
Yes to both. While the hyprepremium will make absolutely delicious coldbrew, the coldbrew will have some bitterness and astringency if prepared hot. Some people like this, however! And if you’re adding dairy or nutmilks, the coldbrew is fantastic hot.