Breakaway Matcha is a tea company based in San Anselmo, CA with 26 teas in stock in our catalog. Last updated October 1, 2026 by My Tea Explorer.
Breakaway Matcha in numbers
About Breakaway Matcha
Breakaway Matcha was started in October 2010 in San Anselmo, California by Eric Gower, who lived and worked in Japan for 16 years before he began importing. It is online only, with free US shipping, and it has supplied Los Angeles restaurants including Republique and Trois Mec.
The catalog is short and focused on the high end of the market. Matcha is sold as numbered house blends, such as Blend 93 and Blend 94, built with Japanese processors, plus tasting flights and single-serve cold-brew packets. Prices sit well above grocery matcha. Buy The Intro Flight first: it sends several blends in small amounts so you can find your grade before committing to a full tin.
Founded in 2010 in San Anselmo, California
- Headquarters
- San Anselmo, CA, US
- Founded
- 2010
- Founder
- Eric Gower
- Known for
- High-grade custom-blended matcha; Matcha tasting flights; Cold-brew matcha
- How they source and sell
- Sources matcha from Japanese growers and processors and sells custom blends under its own numbered names.
Breakaway Matcha catalog snapshot
- 26 of 28 listed teas in stock
- Listings run $12 to $219 (USD per listing, any pack size)
Listed prices on October 1, 2026, not live. Compare per-gram prices across brands in the Tea Price Index.
Signature teas (4)
Where to start with Breakaway Matcha. The full catalog has 26 teas in stock; these are the ones the brand is best known for.
Blend 94 Matcha
Blend 93 Matcha
The Intro Flight
Single-Serve Coldbrew Original Matcha
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who runs Breakaway Matcha?
Eric Gower founded it in 2010 in San Anselmo, California after 16 years living in Japan.
Does Breakaway Matcha have a store?
No. It sells online and ships within the US.
What should I order first from Breakaway Matcha?
The Intro Flight, which samples several of its blends in small amounts.