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The Matchanary: A-Z of Matcha Essentials

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Everything you need to create cafe-style matcha at home—from tools and matcha powders to syrups, machines, and easy recipes.
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Tools

Finding the correct tools for matcha making is super important, but that doesn’t mean that you have to break the bank. This list of matcha-making tools is curated to get the essentials and tools you will actually use. If you want to know how to use a...

 
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This kit is for those who want to make matcha the traditional way. It takes practice, but you can achieve it. The kit comes with: a whisk, a whisk holder, and the bowl where you will mix the matcha, a sifter, and with this kit comes two drinking cera...
Complete Matcha Ceremonial Set
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This kit is for those who still want to enjoy matcha but want quick results, or without having to guess if you have whisked enough. This kit is from Jade Leaf, and it’s great for the price. You get a handheld frother, a sifter, and a scooper.
Modern Matcha Starter Set
 
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This one is for those who want even faster results than the two other kits. For this kit, all you need to do is invest in an electric frother. This one is from Dreo and it’s an 8-in-1. With this frother, you can make cold or hot matcha, lattes, hot c...
MatchaBar Electric Milk Frother Hand Blender

Machinery

Okay, now that we have selected our preferred kit. You will need a kettle if you did not choose the Frother Kit. Here are two of my favorites.

 
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This kettle is considered a smart kettle because you can operate it from your phone and pre-set times, set heating degrees, and it will remember your settings for any drink you are making, just like an embre mug.
CROWNFUL Smart Electric Gooseneck Kettle 4 Presets
 
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If you just want something that will heat up water and you will manually temp measure, then this one is for you, and it is the most budget-friendly.
Kettle
 
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If you do not want the smart but want something that you can get the water to boil to a certain degree, then this is your guy, and it is still at a budget-friendly price point.
Electric Kettle Temperature Control

Matcha

Okay, now the big question everyone has is what Matcha should I be drinking, and what brand is the best? Let me tell you a little secret: all matcha is the same; it comes from a leaf that is ground into the beautiful green powder we love. Now, what i...

 
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Anything in the latte family from this company is specially designed to be mixed with non-dairy milk. The flavor of the original is actually really nice; it has light and sweet notes. It does not taste bitter at all.
Organic Cafe Style Sweetened Matcha Latte Mix - Original
 
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Alright, my vanilla lovers, this one is for you! I thought this would be bitter because of the vanilla, boy was I wrong, I think this one is the sweetest of them all, and mind you, all the latte lines have sugar, unless you get the sugar-free one. Th...
Organic Cafe Style Sweetened Matcha Latte Mix - Vanilla
 
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If you like strawberries and graham crackers, this is for you. It is so good. You can taste the matcha, but also the strawberries as well. It’s a fusion between strawberry cheesecake and matcha. It’s heavenly, but just remember that this one is not 1...
Organic Cafe Style Sweetened Matcha Latte Mix - Strawberry
 
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This is one of the best Matcha blends I have purchased, it is so delicious!! It’s not bitter, and it blends super well with oat milk. I love making my iced matchas at work first thing, and this does not disappoint. It gives color, consistency, and fl...
Organic Ceremonial Matcha - Teahouse Edition
 
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Okay, this one I was skeptical about because I had never had matcha this way. With mix-in’s yes, and milk or straight, and let me tell you, it taste super good. I love what the company has done with this fusion. It’s the perfect balance of lemonade a...
Matcha Lemonade Mix

Recipes

Here are quick recipes you should try. Let me know what you think, and please share your go-to mix below!

 
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1 Cup Oat Milk ¼ Cup Water 2 tbsp of Jade Leaf’s Strawberry Latte Mix
Strawberry Matcha Latte : Recipes
 
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1 cup water 2 tbsp of Jade Leaf’s Lemonade Matcha 5 drops of the Torani’s Coconut Liquid Enhance (this is not the syrup)
Matcha Coconut Lemonade Recipe
 
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1 cup water 2 tbsp of Jade Leaf’s Lemonade Matcha 5 drops of the Torani’s Raspberry Liquid Enhance (this is not the syrup) Feeling fancy, add in a bit of natural mulled mixed berries for a fun twist!
Matcha Raspberry Lemonade Recipe

Extras

Looking for the add-ins and cute cups? You came to right place, below is a list of items you may want to add in to your matcha kit.

 
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Perfect, for when you want to enjoy warm matcha. I love how it can constantly keep my drink warm.
Ember Mug 2
 
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You can never go wrong with a have a tumbler on hand for those iced matcha.
REDUCE Aspen 20 oz Vacuum Insulated Glass Tumbler with Lid & Extra Wide Straw
 
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If you are looking for something cute and more colorful.
CHAKO LAB Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle
 
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A go-to for strawberry matcha lattes. Adds a soft sweetness with a slightly fruity edge that blends beautifully with creamy matcha bases.
Puremade Strawberry Syrup
 
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Perfect for lighter matcha drinks. Gives a delicate, juicy sweetness that pairs especially well with iced matcha and citrus add-ins.
Puremade Peach Syrup
 
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A more vibrant option with a subtle tartness. Great for layering flavors in iced matcha or creating a refreshing, fruit-forward twist.
Puremade Raspberry Syrup
 
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For a richer take on matcha. Adds a smooth, caramel depth with a hint of salt that complements the earthiness of matcha.
Puremade Zero Sugar Salted Caramel Syrup
 
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Perfect for the Matcha Lemonades!!
Liquid Drink Enhancers