Matcha, the focal point of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, is a fine powder made by grinding green tea leaves. Only the finest, young, shade-grown gyokuro tea leaves are used to create matcha. The leaves are plucked and laid out flat to dry. Veins are removed and the leaves, now called tencha, are carefully ground in granite mills until they become the precious powder. Easy preparation is achieved by placing 1 teaspoon of matcha per cup (or to taste) in a cup, adding a few drops of hot water (160-180F) and stirring with a spoon until a paste forms. Add the rest of the water and stir.
Our matcha is a Samidori cultivar from Uji, Japan. It is a high-grade Spring (first harvest) tea. The 2oz tin will make about 24 8-ounce servings.
Our matcha is a Samidori cultivar from Uji, Japan. It is a high-grade Spring (first harvest) tea. The 2oz tin will make about 24 8-ounce servings.
Green Tea | High caffeine | Steep at 170° for 2 minutes.
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The famous powdered green tea of the Japanese tea ceremony, matcha is made in several steps. First, the tender young leaves of the Gyuokuro plant are plucked. Then, they are made into tencha, whereby the veins of each leaf is removed and discarded. The remaining leaf is laid out flat to be dried. The final step is to take the dried tencha and grind them in specially created granite mills until they’re a silky fine powder. In chanoyu, guests often show their pleasure to the host by drinking a cup in three dedicated full sips.Raw Honey for Green Teas
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Can anyone offer information about how many cups the 2 oz. tin will make assuming 1 tsp per cup? I am thinking about buying it but a little skittish since it's so expensive.
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Asked by Anne Farrell
on March 15th, 2016
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Hi there! Is it radiation tested? Is it organic? Thanks in advance!
Asked by Sarah Swager
on September 19th, 2016
on September 19th, 2016
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Has this tea been tested for lead? I understand that matcha often has many times the levels of lead compared to other teas.
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Asked by Richard Burruss
on March 30th, 2017
on March 30th, 2017
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I cant handle caffeine. Should I avoid this tea?
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Asked by Theresa Romani
on January 8th, 2017
on January 8th, 2017
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ceremonial
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Asked by reggie vito
on October 12th, 2016
on October 12th, 2016
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Is your matcha organic?
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Asked by Brenda Stimple
on September 13th, 2016
on September 13th, 2016
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I just purchased a 16oz bag and it arrived. The packaging states the tea is from China, India or South Africa. The statement above reveals 'Our matcha comes from Uji, Kyoto'. Japan is not mentioned on my package. I do want tea from China due to risk of l
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Asked by D. Michael Huckabay Jr.
on July 14th, 2018
on July 14th, 2018
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What grade of matcha is this?
Asked by Jeanette Manguy
on January 9th, 2018
on January 9th, 2018
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Approximately how many cups does the 2 oz tin make?
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Asked by Lisa Hogue
on May 4th, 2017
on May 4th, 2017
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Do you need to steep this tea? If I need to I do it steep it? Do you mix the paste and then add water then steep it. I just cannot seem to make the right cup. It is either too watery or too bitter. Also I think I mix it up good as I got the wisk but ther
Asked by Heather Lopez
on February 2nd, 2018
on February 2nd, 2018
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Does this matcha have any sugar mixed in with it?
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Asked by Olivia Mitchell
on February 2nd, 2018
on February 2nd, 2018
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A friend has made a preworkout supplement that includes matcha and bcaas that we take before the gym. We simply add cold water to the mixed powder and shake in a shaker. Is that also an effective way to take it or must it be steeped hot? I would love to t
Asked by Christopher Burner
on December 7th, 2017
on December 7th, 2017
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Is this ceremonial grade?
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Asked by Duncan Riddell
on January 17th, 2019
on January 17th, 2019
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Is your matcha tea organic
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Asked by Leslie Lyn
on December 21st, 2016
on December 21st, 2016
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I just bought a pound of matcha. How do you suggest the best way to store it to keep as fresh and bright as possible?
Asked by Christopher Burner
on May 30th, 2019
on May 30th, 2019
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Does Matcha go bad?
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Asked by Mandy Tawbush
on May 18th, 2020
on May 18th, 2020
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Has the matcha been radiation tested?
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Asked by Tina M.
on August 13th, 2020
on August 13th, 2020
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Is this the same as the matcha in the traditional matcha sticks?. I really enjoyed those!
Asked by Sara Elana
on November 25th, 2020
on November 25th, 2020
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I'm looking for the nutritional information on this matcha. Help? :)
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Asked by Charisa Harmon
on September 14th, 2020
on September 14th, 2020
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Caffeine
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Asked by Nicole Hardwick
on October 17th, 2020
on October 17th, 2020
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what is the shelf life of the matcha
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Asked by Armdia lOPEZ
on September 23rd, 2022
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