Why Is Matcha Sold Out Everywhere? The 2026 Matcha Shortage Explained
Matcha is sold out everywhere because worldwide demand for Japanese matcha has grown faster than Japan can produce it. Matcha comes from tencha leaves harvested mainly once a year each spring, so s...
How Much Matcha Does a Cafe Use Per Month and How to Calculate Your First Order
Most cafes use between 1 and 3 kg of matcha powder per month, depending on daily drink volume. The formula is simple: multiply the number of matcha drinks you sell per day by the grams per drink, t...
Adding Hojicha to Your Cafe Menu: A Guide for Coffee Shop Owners
Hojicha is a roasted Japanese green tea with a naturally sweet, caramel like flavor that appeals to customers who find matcha too grassy or bitter. With lower raw ingredient costs than matcha, simp...
Does Hojicha Have Caffeine? What Matcha Lovers Should Know
Hojicha contains caffeine but far less than matcha, sencha, or coffee. A typical cup has 7 to 18 mg of caffeine thanks to roasting and the use of mature tea leaves. This guide covers how hojicha co...
What Is a Dirty Matcha Latte and How Do You Make One
A dirty matcha latte is a matcha latte with a shot of espresso poured over the top, blending grassy matcha, creamy milk, and roasted coffee in one glass. It delivers roughly 130 mg of caffeine, tas...
How to Make Matcha Lemonade at Home (The Viral Summer Drink)
Matcha lemonade is a layered iced drink that combines whisked matcha with fresh lemonade for a striking green and gold glass. It balances the vegetal, slightly bitter flavor of matcha with bright c...