Matcha guides by topic
From whisking your first usucha to decoding caffeine and grades, WhiskMetrics organizes everything worth knowing about matcha.
Brewing & Ratios
7 articlesUsucha & Koicha
Traditional thin and thick matcha: grams, water, temperature and technique.
Cold Brew & Iced
Cold-water, shaken and cold-brew matcha methods and what changes chemically.
Tools & Technique
Measuring, sifting and whisking: chasen, chashaku, frothers and scales.
Caffeine & Compounds
2 articlesCaffeine Content
Caffeine per gram, teaspoon and serving, by preparation style.
Matcha vs Other Drinks
Matcha compared with coffee, espresso, green tea and energy drinks.
L-Theanine & Catechins
What the research says about L-theanine, EGCG and matcha.
Intake & Safety
Daily caffeine limits, sensitive groups and contaminant testing.
Grades & Buying
2 articlesGrades Explained
Ceremonial, latte and culinary labels and what actually differs.
Cost & Prices
Price per gram, per cup and home vs cafe economics.
Brand Comparisons
Data-driven comparisons of matcha brands by price per gram and specs.
Storage & Freshness
1 articlesShelf Life
Opened and unopened windows and what ’expired’ means for matcha.
Matcha Basics
0 articlesRegions & Cultivars
Uji, Nishio, Kagoshima and cultivars such as Samidori and Okumidori.
Market & Trends
Production, exports, shortages and tariffs in data.