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Kick your coffee habit to the curb with the highest-quality ceremonial matcha. Unlimited recipes for you to enjoy in 1 minute or less!
A compound in matcha called EGCG (a powerful antioxidant) has been shown to boost metabolism and stop the growth of fat cells.
Matcha Green Tea provides sustained energy for up to 6 hours - great for those hectic days!
Matcha can provide you with a sustained energy boost for the mind - improving concentration, attention and learning.
Matcha is a powerful detoxifier, helping to both alkalise and eliminate toxins and heavy metals from the body.
Matcha Green Tea is a true antioxidant powerhouse! The antioxidants in Matcha help stabilise harmful free radicals.
Studies have shown that Matcha can reduce levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol, as well as triglycerides, lowering the risk of heart disease.
Our ceremonial grade matcha brews an exquisite, smooth buttery tea broth boasting rich and malty roasted aromas, and that quintessential 'umami' flavour. Prepare to be launched into a transcendent state of nirvana, thanks to this rich ambrosia packed full of L-theanine and immunity-boosting antioxidants.
Hand-picked, shade-grown and stone-ground - we painstakingly tried and tested hundreds of samples of Japanese matcha to bring you the finest quality originating from the Nishio prefecture, heralded as a top matcha-producing region of Japan.
To prepare the traditional way, mix one heaped teaspoon into a small amount of hot water (ideal temperature is 80°C). Whisk or froth, depending on your tool of choice, until bubbly and creamy. Top up with tepid water and enjoy.
Store in a cool dry place. Keep out of reach of young children.
Organic Matcha Green Tea.
| COMPONENT | PER SERVING IN mg |
|---|---|
| Organic Japanese Matcha Green Tea | 1000 |
Lovingly shade-grown in the Nishio prefecture and harvested as young leaves in the springtime, our organic matcha is carefully steamed, dried and stone-ground in stages, allowing it to retain its vibrant green colour and preserve antioxidants.
Not all matcha is created equal, so that's why we've put in the work to bring you the highest quality matcha we could find.
When you know you can enjoy our matcha purely on its own, now that's umami.
Although Matcha is the quintessential Japanese drink, its story actually begins in ancient China. Zen Buddhist monks used to prepare Matcha by brewing the roasted tea leaves, and later steaming the leaves when the process was improved. Matcha was incorporated into their daily ritual, sustaining them through long periods of meditation.
As Zen Buddhism spread to Japan, so did Matcha. Described as the ‘elixir of the immortals’ by an influential monk, the Japanese were encouraged to include Matcha as a medicine rather than a delicacy.
Over time, more Matcha flavour profiles were developed - including the umami taste Matcha lovers today know and love - using different shading and harvesting techniques.
Ah, the mystique of Matcha... but what is it really? You'd be right to guess that it is a type of green tea. But maybe you didn't know it is the only type of tea where the entire leaf is consumed.
Three to four weeks before harvesting, the tea plantations are brought into shade forcing the plants to compensate by packing its leaves with chlorophyll and amino acids.
The best young leaves are then harvested in the spring and are immediately steamed to block oxidation, allowing it to retain their beautiful green colour and preserve antioxidants. They are then dried gently in various stages to be able to extract all the aromas.
Matcha powder is then made by stone-grinding the leaves in a traditional process, which only produces 30 to 40g of precious powder every hour.
It is no wonder why Matcha is heralded as a natural medicine. Buddhist monks who drank Matcha to maintain focus during long periods of meditation, soon discovered its incredible benefits not only to soul, but mind and body.
Matcha is unrivalled in its antioxidant power boasting approximately 137 times that of regular green tea, in addition to key amino acids, vitamins, flavonoids and essential minerals.
One of these amino acids is L-theanine. Only found in tea, it stimulates brain waves to create feelings of both calm and alertness sustained over long periods of time, without the shakes and jitters that comes with coffee.
Burning calories has never been easier with Matcha. It has been shown to increase thermogenesis from 8-10% to 35-43% of daily energy expenditure, due to its high catechin polyphenol content.
Centuries of refining production techniques have created a catalogue of Matcha grades, each with its distinct characteristics. But not all matcha is created with equal quality, so here is how to make sure you are getting your money's worth.
Artisanal or ceremonial grade matcha, can be enjoyed purely on its own because of its sweet umami profile and is distinctly vibrant green with a fresh, buttery aroma.
It's easy to tell apart from lower grades which are normally brownish or yellowish green, and have a grassy scent, which are more suited for drinks and desserts.
Texture is also an incredibly important indicator of quality. A high quality Matcha should feel very fine and silky, almost like baby powder, with tiny powder particles. Lower quality Matcha will immediately feel coarse between the fingers and the powder particles are much larger in appearance.
Although matcha originated in China, Japanese producers are famous for continuing the centuries old, traditional, hands-on approach to cultivating the world’s best, high grade Japanese matcha, unlike a lot of Chinese and Korean matcha which is processed mechanically.
Plenty of our customers see immediate results in terms of improved focus and weight management, but we recommend that you drink ceremonial matcha for a full month before you see results.
Any way you like! Our matcha can be drunk the traditional way, by first whisking in hot water and then topping off with cool water. If you are feeling adventurous, you can use our matcha in lattes and desserts.
Matcha tea contains a unique, potent class of antioxidant known as catechins, which aren’t found in other foods. In particular, the catechin EGCg (epigallocatechin gallate) provides potent disease-fighting properties and counteracting the effects of free radicals from the likes of pollution, UV rays, radiation, and chemicals.
United KingdomDelicious as a healthy pick me up drink with warm almond milk.
United KingdomHaving heard all the benefits of Matcha powder, I was keen to try it but put off by the comments that it was and acquired taste or even unpleasant. A friend recommended the Pretty Smart Food Company's Matcha and I was pleasantly surprised. It has a light, almost sweet flavour (for a green tea) and isn't at all bitter.
