• Matcha green tea is regarded as one of the highest quality green teas and is considered the most exclusive.
• Matcha Green Tea is nothing like the so-called green teas sold in tea bags.
• Connoisseurs of green tea prefer to source green tea from Japan.
• Our Matcha Green Tea Powder is manufactured by WHC, who focus on the highest quality ingredients in all of their products - as evidenced by the awards they've won for their fish oils.
• Only the finest leaves grown in covered areas is used to produce matcha green tea. The leaves are steamed, then dried and stone-ground.
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Matcha Green Tea is nothing like the so-called green teas sold in tea bags. Connoisseurs of green tea prefer to source green tea from Japan, where it is still picked and processed in the traditional manner. While sencha green tea is still relatively easy to find, matcha green tea is becoming rare - even in Japan. This is a very valuable product for those who care about their . Sencha green tea and match green tea are regarded as the highest quality green teas, with matcha considered the most exclusive. In Japan, it is used in official tea ceremonies and for other special occasions. It is to the Japanese what a special Bordeaux is to the French. Only the finest leaves grown in covered areas is used to produce matcha green tea. The leaves are steamed, then dried and stone-ground. In Japanese tea ceremonies, the powder is measured out with a small bamboo spoon into a porcelain dish, whereafter it is whisked with a bamboo brush into a sweet, highly tious green drink. Green tea is highly tolerable, particularly in comparison to black tea or coffee. In Japan and other cultures that drink green tea, the average consumption is 3 cups per day. This equates to approximately 250-300mg of polyphenols per day. Green tea does have a slight stimulating effect, though, and excessive consumption before bedtime may cause difficulties in getting to . However, it has been shown that those who are particularly sensitive to caffeine are much less sensitive to green tea. Matcha Green Tea is supplied in 50g packs. To prepare, add 1/3 (1.5g) of a teaspoon to a cup of hot water (not boiling). Stir and leave for 2 minutes. Then drink and enjoy!