Ceremonial Grade Matcha Tea

Ceremonial Grade Matcha Tea is handpicked from Japan's Uji fields and stone-ground into a silky green powder with a rich umami flavor for tea, mindfulness or a latte. The whole leaf is consumed, so you drink everything it holds. Organic and pesticide-free, in resealable pouches from 7g, 14g and 28g up to a Quarter pound, Half a pound, a Pound and a Kilo.

At a glance

• Shade-grown Uji Camellia sinensis, stone-ground on granite mills
• Whole leaf consumed, so you drink everything it holds
• Carries L-theanine, caffeine and catechins, chiefly EGCG; no caffeine figure stated
• Whisk about half a teaspoon with water well below boiling
• Pouches from 7g, 14g and 28g up to a Quarter pound, Half a pound, a Pound and a Kilo

The herb. Matcha is the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, family Theaceae, grown in Japan since the twelfth century; Uji has grown it for eight hundred years. Bushes are shaded for weeks before harvest, then steamed, dried and stone-ground on granite mills.

What's in it. Pure stone-ground green tea leaf. L-theanine gives the umami taste and smooth character, caffeine the lift moderated by the theanine, and the catechins, chiefly EGCG, a faint bitterness. No caffeine figure is stated and we assign none.

Dosage and use. Sift about half a teaspoon into a bowl, add a splash of water well below boiling, whisk briskly until a fine foam forms, then top up with warm water. The lift arrives over twenty to thirty minutes; water that is too hot turns it bitter. One to two servings a day suits most people, and for lattes whisk into a little hot water before adding milk.

What to expect. Calm, focused and clear-headed, an even, sustained energy without the jitters of coffee, suited to meditation, study and slow mornings. It is not an evening drink. For a concentrated form, see our Matcha Resin Extract.

Side effects. Too much caffeine can bring restlessness, headache, a racing heart or trouble settling at night; a strong bowl on an empty stomach can cause nausea from its tannins. Drink it with food, weaker, or earlier.

Interactions and cautions. Consult a professional before use if pregnant, nursing or taking any medication, particularly stimulant or heart medications. Tea tannins reduce iron absorption, so take iron supplements at a different time. Keep out of reach of children.

Ingredients and storage. 100% organic ceremonial grade matcha (Camellia sinensis). Keep the pouch sealed and refrigerated after opening, away from light, heat and odors; matcha oxidizes quickly in air.

Common questions

Is this matcha powder or loose leaf tea?

This is stone-ground green tea powder. Whisk it directly into water rather than steeping and removing the leaves.

What sizes are available?

Choose from 7g, 14g, 28g, quarter-pound, half-pound, pound or kilo pouches using the size selector above.

• How do I whisk Ceremonial Grade Matcha Tea properly? Sift about half a teaspoon into a bowl, add a splash of water well below boiling and whisk until a foam forms.
• Why is ceremonial matcha from Uji so green? The bushes are shaded before harvest, which builds chlorophyll and L-theanine.

Disclaimer. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Green tea is a traditional botanical, and traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication or have a medical condition. Use at your own risk and keep out of reach of children. Offered by Healing Herbals, run by a practicing herbalist of 13+ years.