Simon's Matcha Blog

Ceremonial vs. Culinary Grade Matcha
Anyone just starting out shopping for matcha will almost immediately be confronted with these two phrases: "ceremonial grade" and "culinary grade." But what do these terms really mean? Read on...
Ceremonial vs. Culinary Grade Matcha
Anyone just starting out shopping for matcha will almost immediately be confronted with these two phrases: "ceremonial grade" and "culinary grade." But what do these terms really mean? Read on...

How Authentic Matcha is Produced
The flavor of an authentic cup of matcha simply cannot be beat. There are several factors that may affect, enhance, and even preserve the taste of matcha, but having high...
How Authentic Matcha is Produced
The flavor of an authentic cup of matcha simply cannot be beat. There are several factors that may affect, enhance, and even preserve the taste of matcha, but having high...

How are Different Matcha Cultivars Grown?
The world of horticulture allows humans to make plants more desirable through a process called selective breeding. This process has given us a profusion of different varieties of the same...
How are Different Matcha Cultivars Grown?
The world of horticulture allows humans to make plants more desirable through a process called selective breeding. This process has given us a profusion of different varieties of the same...

5 Things To Know About Matcha
You may have heard about or even tried matcha, but there’s still so much to learn about it! Find out 5 interesting facts about matcha here!
5 Things To Know About Matcha
You may have heard about or even tried matcha, but there’s still so much to learn about it! Find out 5 interesting facts about matcha here!

Do’s and Dont’s When Buying Matcha
If it is your first time buying matcha, it certainly pays to know about the common mistakes others have made. We’ll clear up some misconceptions about matcha so you can...
Do’s and Dont’s When Buying Matcha
If it is your first time buying matcha, it certainly pays to know about the common mistakes others have made. We’ll clear up some misconceptions about matcha so you can...

About Tencha - Tea Leaves That Become Matcha
If you’ve stopped in and seen our matcha menu, you’ve probably noticed a plethora of Japanese names for our matchas, including Gokou, Komakage, Samidori, and more. These names actually refer...
About Tencha - Tea Leaves That Become Matcha
If you’ve stopped in and seen our matcha menu, you’ve probably noticed a plethora of Japanese names for our matchas, including Gokou, Komakage, Samidori, and more. These names actually refer...