How to Store Matcha So It Doesn't Go Stale
Matcha fades fast once it's opened. Here's how to store it properly, how long it really lasts, and how to tell when it's past its best.
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From the field to your cup.
Guides, recipes and the research behind Japanese tea, written to help you choose, brew and enjoy it better.
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What Is L-Theanine, and Why Does Matcha Feel Calm?
L-theanine is the amino acid behind matcha's calm, focused energy. Here's what it is, how it works with caffeine, and why shade grown matcha has more of it.
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How to Make a Matcha Latte at Home
A simple method for a smooth matcha latte, hot or iced. Which matcha to use, how to avoid clumps, and the ratios that actually work.
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Hojicha vs Matcha: What's the Difference?
Hojicha is roasted and mellow, matcha is shaded and vivid. Here's how they differ in flavour, caffeine, and which one fits the moment.
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Inside Midorico’s Quality Standard
"Ceremonial grade" is an unregulated term. Here's what it actually means at Midorico: first harvest leaves, 20+ days of shading, pure de-stemmed tencha and direct partnerships with Japanese...
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Our Matcha Story
How two coffee lovers fell for matcha on trips to Japan, and why we started Midorico to share authentic, traceable Japanese matcha from our home in Vancouver.
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