Matcha is a finely ground powder produced from green tea leaves. It possesses a vibrant, emerald green shade and a robust, leafy flavor. The tea shrubs used for matcha creation are kept in the shade the few weeks before harvest, leading to a dark green leaf filled with high concentrations of chlorophyll, caffeine, and l-theanine. Post-harvest, the tea leaves are steamed to stop oxidation, then stone-ground into a fine powder and prepared for sale.
Culinary grade matcha is a superior tea traditionally used in Japanese tea rituals. This matcha variant is derived from the youngest handpicked tea leaves and ground into a fine powder. Organic Ceremonial Matcha features a refined and soft flavor with a slightly sweet aftertaste. Usually, it is savored pure, whipped with hot water to make a frothy, radiant green tea.
It tends to be somewhat more understated and intricate compared to culinary grade matcha, and it's best enjoyed in its pure form rather than mixed into lattes or other sweets.
Material / Ingredients
Matcha Green Tea