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Last update: Apr 4, 2026

Matcha FAQ

Any questions regarding Matcha? I'm happy to answer! I'll be adding articles on frequently asked questions regarding Matcha here, so please drop me a question if  you want to know more about Matcha!

Understanding more about Matcha and Matcha Powder

Matcha is a type of green tea, but not all green tea are Matcha! It's a powdered form of green tea, and in its most strict definition, it has some essential criteria. Find out more in this article!

Matcha VS Green Tea Powder. What is the difference?

Matcha powder is a subset of green tea powder, and the term "Matcha" can only be used for a particular type of green tea powder. This is commonly misunderstood - Read more!

Yes, Matcha powder does go bad! But the answer to the question is deeper than you think - just looking at the back of your bag of Matcha for dates may not be enough. Learn about the expiry of Matcha powder in this article!

A common question I get as many people shift from coffee to Matcha to avoid the effects of caffeine! Matcha contains roughly 48ml of caffeine per serving. We'll dive into the details in this article.

This is not an easy question to answer, because it depends on how much Matcha it uses! Check this video to learn more!

Making Matcha

Another very common question! Yes, you can make Matcha without a Chasen, or a bamboo whisk, but it's not ideal! I would say the one tool you want to have as much as possible is the bamboo whisk. Nonetheless, we'll dive into some of the alternatives in this article.


If you're a cafe, there's some other considerations. take a look at this video.

About the author:

Yuki Ishii

Founder & CEO of Tealife

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Yuki is the founder of Tealife, a Singapore-based Japanese tea company. He’s passionate about Japanese tea and spends his time testing, trying, and experimenting - then sharing what he learns through content to help people discover the depth of Japanese tea beyond just matcha.