Clearspring Organic Premium Grade Japanese Matcha Green Tea Powder - 40g

History of Matcha 📜

Matcha is the most prized amongst Japanese teas. It has been drunk as part of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony for over 900 years and was used by Buddhist monks during long days of meditation for its calming clarity. ☯️

Different Grades of Matcha 🥇🥈🥉

Growing conditions, time of harvest, and processing techniques directly affect the grade and final flavour of the Matcha:

• Ceremonial Grade Matcha 👑 uses the finest, smallest shade-grown leaves from the very tip of the tea bush. This gives it a vibrant green colour and a slightly sweet, smooth flavour.

• Premium Grade Matcha 🌟 (like this one!) is ideal for both drinking and home baking. It adds a unique flavour and incredible colour to food and drink recipes.

• Basic Grade Matcha 🥘 is slightly bitter, less expensive, and is generally used for cooking and smoothies.

Production 🍃

Our high-grade Organic Uji Matcha is cultivated under the diligent management of Clearspring's tea master, Juro Okuda. The tea bushes are covered with cloths for as long as possible to produce leaves of a deep green colour. 🌿 It is very difficult to grow organic matcha, as farmers must work with the natural ecosystem to protect against bugs and diseases. For this reason, cultivation places primary importance on environmental balance.

Ceremonial and Premium grades of Matcha are ground in stone mortars for many hours. This traditional process creates a unique, light smoothness that is perfect for drinking.

Product weight: 40g ⚖️