What Is Matcha
Japanese Matcha tea is a fine powder made from green tea leaves, which is primarily grown in two Japanese regions: Uji in Kyoto — where our Matcha is from — and Nishio in the Aichi prefecture. Matcha tea leaves are specially shade-grown over the course of three weeks, shielding the plant from direct sunlight which contributes to Matcha’s bright green colour. Shielding the plant from sunlight also allows for an increase in the amino acid theanine, which is believed to give Matcha its distinct flavour.
What Is Matcha
Japanese Matcha tea is a fine powder made from green tea leaves, which is primarily grown in two Japanese regions: Uji in Kyoto — where our Matcha is from — and Nishio in the Aichi prefecture. Matcha tea leaves are specially shade-grown over the course of three weeks, shielding the plant from direct sunlight which contributes to Matcha’s bright green colour. Shielding the plant from sunlight also allows for an increase in the amino acid theanine, which is believed to give Matcha its distinct flavour.
How It’s
Made
How It’s
Made
The leaves are then hand-picked and go through a strict process of being steamed, dried, destemmed and deveined, before being ground into a fine powder. While this process is traditionally completed with a stone mill or a mortar and pestle, machines are now often used to mass produce the delicious powder that we know and love — Matcha!
Matcha vs. Green Tea
Matcha and green tea have different flavour profiles, cultivation and even health benefits.
Taste
Superfoods
Energy
A richer, sweet flavour with a frothy texture
Higher concentration of nutrients and antioxidants
4-6 hrs of energy
Light and fresh flavour with grassy/ earthy undertones
Trapped in the tea leaves
1-2 hrs of energy
APPEARANCE
PROCESSED
HOW IT’S GROWN
Bright & vibrant, green powder
Ground into a fine powder, after an intense steaming and drying
Grown under shade in its final few weeks
Dried green tea leaves
Steamed and air dried
Grown in direct sunlight throughout
1 cup of matcha tea can have up to 10x the nutritional value of regular green tea
TASTE
A richer, sweet flavour with a frothy texture
SUPERFOODS
ENERGY
APPEARANCE
PROCESSED
HOW IT’S GROWN
1 cup of matcha tea can have up to 10 x the nutritional value of regular green tea
How Do
I Use it?
As matcha is highly concentrated, a little goes a long way. It can seem costly compared to regular green tea, but its benefits reflect its price tag. Our suggested serving size is Vz teaspoon (1.5g). We have a special matcha spoon HERE if you need.
The traditional ceremonial preparation requires a whisk and a time-consuming process. Our matcha has been carefully selected to be more accessible and convenient, so you can use a whisk if desired or simply dissolve in a dash of WARM water to form a paste and then add boiling water (for a plain tea), warm milk (for a latte) or mix it in with other ingredients depending on the recipe (see here for some of our favourites).