PureTea - Organic Japanese Matcha Green Tea Powder, Ceremonial Grade - [40g] (Reusable Airtight Tin) - Perfect for Sipping as Tea, Lattes, Smoothies and Cooking. 40g (1.41 oz)

PureTea's ceremonial grade matcha green tea is some of the finest green tea in the world and a very healthy way to consume matcha green tea. Primarily associated with the Japanese Tea Ceremony or Chanoyu, ceremonial matcha grade green tea has been consumed for hundreds of years because of it's great taste and numerous health benefits.

PureTea's ceremonial matcha is grown in Japan in the Kyoto prefecture. Prior to the harvest of matcha, the tea plants are shaded to bring out brightness and sweetness not associated with other green teas. The leaves are then harvested and processed, and PureTea's ceremonial matcha tea is ground down to a fine powder.

Today, matcha is still used in the Japanese Tea Ceremony, but also in a variety of other manners. Ceremonial matcha is used in cakes, pies and ice cream, as an ingredient in baked goods and entrees and it is especially popular in lattes and smoothies. Getting a regular intake of the antioxidants from matcha green tea may also help with a healthy body, through lowering cholesterol and blood pressure.

Why Matcha vs Steeped Green Tea?
Unlike steeped green tea, when consuming Matcha you are drinking a high quality tea made from the whole tea leaf that has retained all the nutrients and is very high in antioxidants.

How to make matcha tea?
Matcha green tea is made by mixing 1/2 to 1 tsp of matcha powder (sifted for best results) with 2 to 3 oz. of near boiling water. The mix is then traditionally blended with a bamboo whisk (Chasen) in a "M" or "W" motion until the surface is frothy. More water may be added to adjust for desired taste.

What does matcha taste like?
A high quality bowl of matcha green tea will have a strong vegetal taste mixed with a naturally sweet aftertaste. The grade of matcha used, along with preparation methods will greatly affect the taste and flavor of your tea.