origin Nishio, Japan

craft shade-grown & stone-ground

flavor notes vegetal, umami, intense

origin Nishio, Japan

craft shade-grown & stone-ground

flavor notes vegetal, umami, intense

Though invented in Tang/Song Dynasty China, matchahas become known worldwide as the foundationof the Japanese Tea Ceremony and the pinnacle of Japan’s tea culture. Traditional Japanese matcha is crafted by grinding shade-grown green tea leaves (known astencha) in a stone mill to create a superfine powder. The shade-growing process forces the tea plants to boost production of chlorophyll, theanine, and many other compounds to cope withthe lack of sunlight. The result is an intensely vegetal and umami flavor with a vibrant green color.

Sourced directly from Japan, our JapaneseMatcha powder is incredibly versatile. Enjoy it whisked in one of our teabowls in the traditional style; mix it with milkfor a matcha late; pour it over ice cream for a matcha affogato; enjoy it cold brewed; or add it to your baking for a unique and captivating treat.

Because you are consuming the entire tea leaf when you drink it(rather than just infusing the leaves in water, as with Chinese-style tea), matcha has the highest levels of caffeineand antioxidantsof any tea type. A fair warning to those with caffeine-sensitivity: matcha packs a punch!

Complete your setupwith amatcha whisk,whisk holder, andtea bowl.

Japanese Matcha is stone-ground from shade-grown green tea leaves, making it inherently bold in vegetal flavor. The brewing suggestion above will help to temper bitterness and ensure a smooth and uplifting brew.

Learn the fundamentals of tea brewing and master your technique here.