2 Matcha Ceremonial Grade 1 Oz And 1 Matcha Culinary Grade 3.5 Oz. Japanese Matcha Green Tea Powder By . Usda Organic.

Matcha Green Tea Powder Ceremonial Grade is the highest grade of matcha available in Japan and is used for the Japanese Tea Ceremony. It is organically grown in Kagoshima Prefecture by a ninth-generation family-owned tea estate that has accumulated over 250 years of artisan expertise.

Fine Culinary Grade is a genuine high quality matcha. It is organically grown in Kagoshima. Use it to make a healthy breakfast, smoothies and lattes but can also be served in the traditional way with hot water.

The tea leaves are grown under shade for three weeks before the first flush of spring, leaves are hand picked, then powdered using traditional granite stone mills. The “First Flush of Spring” is the first harvest of the year, and the leaves contain three times more L-theanine than the second or summer harvest. Matcha contains high levels of antioxidants and amino acids.

The 20 days of shade force the plant to overproduce chlorophyll, which is what makes the tea a vibrant emerald green. Low quality matcha is pale and yellowish. TEXTURE: Matcha is milled using granite stone mills. The result is a silky texture. TASTE: the L-theanine produced by an excess of chlorophyll gives Matcha a sweet taste and aroma of fresh grass. Low quality matcha tends to be bitter and astringent.

teas are sourced from the most respected tea producers. We ensure we pay the closest attention to the quality of the leaves, which is reflected in the aroma and taste of your tea. We also carry out lab tests for harmful substances, and promote farmers’ and factory employee welfare and sustainable farming.