Matcha tea has taken over our local cafés, and is currently marketed as something that “can support our gut microbiome“. But this claim is often oversimplified. At ThessMatcha, we recently examined this in our published paper, exploring how matcha’s composition and quality influence its interaction with the gut microbiome (and whether matcha tea indeed promotes

How is matcha grading defined? Most matcha drinkers have heard that ceremonial grade matcha is healthier than culinary grade. Culinary matcha is often described as bitter, astringent, and rough in mouthfeel. The umami taste is usually absent, and the color is far from the deep, vibrant green people expect. All these characteristics can make it