Do you ship globally?
Yes, we offer USPS First Class International, DHL Worldwide, and UPS. Contact us at hello@breakawaymatcha.com for more info.
FAQ
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Do you offer free shipping and returns?
Yes we offer free shipping to US addresses! We try to eliminate all barriers to enjoying this gorgeous matcha.
Free samples?
Alas, no. We do however have 4g “flights” of matcha here, so that you can taste all of our matcha without much of a commitment.
How Much Matcha Per Day? A Quick Daily Intake Guide
How much matcha per day? One to three grams is comfortable for most adults. Here's the quick math by cups, grams, and caffeine, plus where too much starts.
Why the name "Breakaway?
It started with Eric’s second cookbook, “The Breakaway Japanese Kitchen,” a book that focused on Japanese ingredients but “broke away” from canonical approaches. Breakaway Matcha departs from the traditional world of matcha with a focus on extreme quality and a commitment to a daily and mindful enjoyment of this
Is "ceremonial" matcha somehow better? Is it even real?
"Ceremonial grade" is not a real grade. No governing body in Japan or anywhere else defines the term, measures it, or polices it, so anyone can print it on a bag, and nearly everyone does. The phrase is Western marketing shorthand, and the things that actually predict matcha
Can matcha help stabilize blood sugar levels?
Matcha does indeed help stabilize blood sugar levels, making it ideal for diabetics. There appears to be a direct connection between antioxidant activity and hypoglycemic activity. The natural sugars (polysaccharides) in matcha help to stabilize blood sugar levels, and to protect against insulin spikes, thus stabilizing blood sugar levels. Polysaccharides
I've heard good things about matcha increasing good bacteria and inhibiting bad bacteria. True?
Matcha has huge quantities of polyphenols — the naturally occurring compounds found in the tea plant that are thought to be responsible for some of the health effects conferred by a diet rich in fruit and vegetables. These polyphenols get broken down by our gut bacteria into bioactive, polyphenol-derived metabolites.
Does good matcha really give you better breath?
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
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