Is there much scientific/medical research being done on matcha?
Oh good lord yes! Check out our Research Database -- to our knowledge, it’s the only place on the entire internet with matcha/green tea specific links to clinical studies.
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I’ve heard you make an “enhanced” matcha -- what is that?
https://breakawaymatcha.com/journal/enhanced-matcha-anyone/
What’s the difference between “thick” and “thin” matcha?
https://breakawaymatcha.com/thick-or-thin-matcha/
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
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