The Story

In March 2020 at the outbreak of Covid-19 when the world went into quarantine I started to integrate my favorite part of Saturday’s into every morning: whisking up a cup of matcha. I love this stuff so much! It’s still blows my mind how much pure joy a simple drink evokes in my heart. In that month’s time of quarantine, I quickly went through my supplies and started to get curious about trying something new. There were so many brands to choose from and I didn’t know where to start because everything read amazing on the product’s website. My disappointments and joys alike inspired me to commit to a year of matcha tasting and reviews.

As I tasted more matcha and committed to a daily whisking ritual, things in my life started to shift. I started meditating daily and feeling extremely creative. Projects such as weaving, sowing, and making skincare products became regular occurrences. Although originally a tasting journey, Grassy Notes has become a place of bringing all my favorite things together. This union includes my education in art, Western herbalism, and counseling psychology, as well as my experiences of growing up as third culture kid in Latvia and San Francisco.

May this guide serve you in finding your perfect matcha blend and living your best life.

- Anna Dyadko