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Welcome to The Matcha Ritual journal—a dedicated space for all-things matcha. Here, you'll find practical tips for caring for your tools, educational insights on matcha’s history and health benefits, fun recipes to try out, and more. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been enjoying matcha for a while now, we’re here to help you enjoy matcha to its fullest.
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Top 8 Beginner-Friendly Matcha Powders on Amazon for Your Daily Ritual
Searching for the best ceremonial matcha powder on Amazon? These beginner-friendly ceremonial matchas are smooth, vibrant, and easy to love. Start your matcha ritual today.

The Matcha Paste Method: How to Make a Good Matcha Latte at Home (Deliciously Iced and Café-Style)
Learn how to make a good iced matcha latte using the matcha paste method. This beginner-friendly guide shows you how to make matcha at home that’s smooth, frothy, and café-worthy (without the clumps). Learn how to froth your matcha and try our easy matcha latte recipe!

Matcha Iced Green Tea Latte Recipe: How to Make the Perfect Iced Matcha Latte at Home
A simple, easy matcha iced green tea latte recipe for your everyday matcha ritual. Learn how to make the perfect iced matcha latte using traditional Japanese matcha tools.

Matcha vs Green Tea: The Key Differences Between Matcha and Green Tea
If you’ve ever sipped on green tea and wondered how it compares to matcha, you’re not alone. Both come from the same Camellia sinensis plant, but they are far from the same. The difference between matcha green tea and green tea lies in how they’re grown, processed, and consumed. Let’s break it down.

How to Store Your Matcha Powder to Keep it Fresh and Vibrant
If you’ve ever opened your matcha tin only to find it dull, clumpy, or lacking that fresh, earthy aroma—it’s probably not you. It’s how you’re storing it.
Matcha is delicate, and the way you store it can make or break your matcha ritual. Here’s how to keep your matcha fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor for as long as possible.

Matcha Latte with Bourbon Vanilla Cold Foam
A sweet, vanilla twist to an already delicious matcha latte.

Matcha 101: What’s the Deal with this Green Tea Everyone Loves?
Welcome to the world of matcha—a world where vibrant green tea powder meets centuries-old tradition, modern mindfulness, and a whole lot of health benefits. Whether you're new to matcha or just curious about why everyone’s sipping it, we're here to give you the scoop (pun intended). From its roots in Japanese tea ceremonies to why it’s become the go-to green drink of choice, let’s dive into the magic of matcha.

Energy to Antioxidants: The Many Benefits of Drinking Matcha
We all know that matcha is a gorgeous, vibrant green powder that looks stunning in a cup, but there’s so much more to this tea than its color! Beyond the calming ritual of whisking it to frothy perfection, matcha packs a whole lot of goodness into every sip. From a clean energy boost to powerful antioxidants, let’s explore the many reasons why drinking matcha should become part of your daily ritual.

The Art of Caring for Your Tools: Proper Cleaning and Storage Tips
We’re big believers in keeping your matcha ritual as smooth and calming as possible. And that starts with showing a little love to the tools that make your matcha magic happen! Your chawan (bowl), bamboo whisk, scoop, and whisk stand all need a bit of TLC to stay in great shape. Don’t worry—it’s easy, and we’ll walk you through it. Let’s dive in!