MatchaMatch: Finding Good Matcha

I’m particular about matcha. I’ve tried it at dozens of cafes across multiple cities and the quality variance is staggering. Some places use ceremonial-grade matcha whisked properly. Others dump commodity powder into steamed milk and charge $7. The problem is you can’t tell which is which before you order. Google Maps rates businesses, not matcha. A five-star review that says “great vibes, love the ambiance” tells you nothing about what’s in the cup.