Four things you actually need, three worth adding later, and three you can skip entirely.

Warm spice over savory tea, made so you can still taste the matcha. The recipe, the iced version, and three notes that matter.

What separates good cafe matcha from mediocre, how to order it, and where we go around Portland.

Cold water pulls less bitterness, which makes iced matcha sweeter and rounder. Two methods, no whisk required.