Matcha guides for people who think they hate matcha

Plain answers to the questions that made you give up on matcha — why it tastes grassy, how to make it less bitter, and how to get that café flavor at home.

Fix the flavor · 4 min

Why does matcha taste like grass?

The four reasons matcha turns grassy and bitter — and exactly how to fix each one.

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