Tea
Gifts for Matcha Lovers: 12 Matcha Gifts They'll Use Every Morning (2026)
The best gifts for matcha lovers, from a $20 whisk set to the kettle I'd splurge on. 12 matcha gifts for beginners, latte fans and ceremony nerds.
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Tea
Best Milk Frother for Matcha Lattes (and Chai) in 2026: 5 Picks From Splurge to Budget
The best milk frother for matcha lattes heats milk gently and makes silky foam. My 5 picks, from the Breville Milk Café to a budget handheld, plus chai.
Teaware
Matcha Starter Kit: Everything You Need to Whisk Perfect, Foamy Matcha at Home
A good matcha starter kit is six simple tools. Here's what to buy, from a 100-prong whisk to a handmade Japanese bowl, and how to whisk perfect foamy matcha.
Tea
Best Kettle for Matcha in 2026: 5 Temperature Control Picks and the Right Temp
The best kettle for matcha heats to 175°F and holds it there. Here are my 5 picks, from the Fellow Corvo to a budget Cosori, plus the no-kettle trick.
Matcha
How Much Caffeine Is Actually in Matcha Compared to Coffee?
Matcha has less caffeine than coffee, but most people say it hits different. Here's what the numbers actually say and why it feels like a cleaner buzz.
Tea
Ku Cha House of Tea Boulder: The Best Loose-Leaf Tea Shop in Colorado
My review of Ku Cha House of Tea on Pearl Street in Boulder: the tea room, the matcha, the boba, 200+ teas, and why it's the best stop for loose leaf tea.
Mazatlan
The Best Matcha in Mazatlán: Why Casa Hindie is the Only Answer
After 10 years in Mazatlán, here's where to find the best matcha in the city, what to order, and why Casa Hindie does it better than anywhere else.
AeroPress
Can You Make Matcha in an AeroPress? Not Worth Trying.
Can you make matcha in an AeroPress? I tried it. The filter catches most of the powder, so you get thin green water. Here's what to do instead.