Field notes from a matcha obsessive — tracking the best cups from the Six to the world.
Rooted in Toronto’s multicultural landscape, where Japanese tea culture meets a new generation of cafés and hidden gems. From refined tea houses to understated spots across the city, exceptional matcha is closer than most realize. Matcha in the Six is a personal curation project — no sponsorships, no algorithms. Just honest ratings and thoughtful notes from someone exploring the city one cup at a time.
From Uji-sourced ceremonial grade to convenience store bottles — how Japan changed the way I understand a single ingredient.
Toronto · Café CrawlSpent three weekends hitting every matcha spot in the Greater Toronto Area. Here's what I found — and what I'd skip.
New York · Deep DiveTwo of NYC's most Instagrammed matcha brands, tested back-to-back. Spoiler: one is style, the other is substance.