Frequently asked questions

Our matcha is grown in China, in the shade, then stone-ground following traditional methods. We'd rather be open and transparent about its origin than tell you a story: it's an organic matcha, smooth and naturally sweet, served to you with nothing to hide.

With green tea, you steep the leaves and then throw them away. With matcha, you drink the whole leaf ground into a powder, so you take in far more of its compounds (antioxidants, L-theanine, caffeine).

Yes, but differently. A 2 g bowl contains roughly the equivalent of half a coffee. The caffeine comes with L-theanine, an amino acid that smooths out its effect: instead of coffee's spike and crash, you get steadier energy and calmer focus.

Yes, one or two cups a day fit perfectly into a daily ritual. As with any drink that contains caffeine, simply adjust to your own sensitivity.

Yes. The term "organic" is regulated under EU law: it guarantees cultivation without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilisers. Since you consume the whole leaf ground into powder, it's a criterion that matters especially for matcha.

Ceremonial grade comes from the first harvest: young leaves, a finer powder, a short bitterness and a vivid colour. It's made to be drunk on its own. A culinary grade is more astringent and designed for baking, where sugar and fat mask the bitterness.

By sight and smell. Fresh matcha is bright green and smells of cut grass. If it has turned yellowish, or smells of hay or cardboard, it has been exposed to air or light: it's still safe to drink, but the flavour is gone.

Store it away from air, light and moisture, in an airtight container. Once opened, ideally enjoy it within a few weeks to keep its vivid colour and aromas.

Two habits: sift the powder before mixing, and use water at 70 to 80 °C (never boiling, or the matcha turns bitter). Whisk in a zigzag motion until you get a fine foam.

It's not essential. A bamboo whisk still gives the finest foam, but a small electric milk frother works very well. What matters more is sifting the powder and staying below 80 °C.

About fifteen bowls prepared on their own (2 g per bowl), or around ten lattes, which need a double dose so the matcha holds its own against the milk.

In France, delivery is €3.90 and free from €50: with the 30 g pouch at €20, three pouches take you over the threshold. We also deliver across Europe, including Switzerland and the United Kingdom (€9.90), and to the United States and Canada (€14.90).

You order directly online from the shop. Payment is secure, and you receive a confirmation by email. A question before you buy? Message us on Instagram, we reply personally.