Everything you need to know.

Matcha is finely ground green tea made from shade-grown leaves (called tencha). Unlike regular green tea where you steep and discard the leaves, with matcha you whisk the powder into water and drink the whole leaf — so you get more antioxidants, more L-theanine, and a much richer flavor.

Regular green tea is infused — you soak the leaves and drink the water. Matcha is the whole leaf, stone-ground into powder. One cup of matcha has roughly 3× the antioxidants and 5× the L-theanine of a cup of steeped green tea.

Ceremonial grade is matcha made from the youngest, shade-grown leaves of the spring harvest — stone-ground at low speed to preserve nutrients. It's smooth and sweet enough to drink with just water. Culinary grade is made from later harvests and is more bitter — meant for lattes, baking, and desserts, not for drinking straight.

Yes — about 70mg per bowl, similar to a light coffee. But matcha also contains L-theanine, an amino acid that smooths caffeine's edge. The result is calm, sustained focus for 4–6 hours — no jitters, no crash.

Sift 1 tsp (about 1.5g) of matcha into a warm bowl. Add 60ml of water at ~80°C (not boiling — it makes matcha bitter). Whisk in "M" or "W" shapes with a bamboo chasen for 15–20 seconds until frothy. For iced or latte versions, first prepare this way then add cold water, milk, or ice.

Yes. A small electric milk frother works great. A shaker bottle also works: add matcha, water at 80°C, close the lid, shake for 30 seconds. The result won't be quite as silky as a traditional chasen but it's still delicious.

Matcha is sensitive to light, heat, and air. Keep the tin tightly sealed in a cool, dark place — or in the fridge for maximum freshness. If refrigerated, bring it to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation. Use within 4–6 weeks of opening for best flavor.

You can, but we'd recommend using a culinary-grade matcha for that. Our ceremonial matcha is made for drinking — using it in baking is like cooking with champagne. Save it for the bowl.

Orders in Beirut typically arrive next day. Across Lebanon, delivery takes 2–3 business days after payment confirmation. We'll message you on WhatsApp with tracking details once your order is on its way.

We accept Whish Money, OMT, and cash on delivery. After you place an order, you'll see step-by-step instructions for your chosen method. We confirm every order on WhatsApp within 1 hour.

Flat rate of $5 anywhere in Lebanon. Free delivery on orders over $50 — which means if you order a Ritual Set ($55), delivery is on us.

Unopened matcha and accessories can be exchanged within 7 days of delivery if you change your mind. Opened matcha we can't take back for hygiene reasons, but if there's any issue with quality or condition, we make it right — message us on WhatsApp and we'll sort it.

Not yet. We're focused on Beirut and the rest of Lebanon for now. If you're abroad and want Miraka, send us a message — we'll work something out.

Yes — we work with cafés, restaurants, and wellness studios across Lebanon. Reach out via our contact form with "Wholesale" as the subject and tell us about your place.