Green丨Matcha 100g

Matcha is a finely ground powder made from specially grown green tea leaves and traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies. Unlike regular green tea - where you steep the leaves and discard them - matcha is whisked into water, so you consume the entire leaf.
 
🌱 What makes matcha unique?
Shade-grown leaves: Before harvest, tea plants are shaded for a few weeks, boosting chlorophyll production and giving matcha its vibrant green color.
Stone-ground powder: Leaves are carefully dried and ground into a soft, fine powder.
Rich flavor: Matcha has a distinct taste - slightly sweet, grassy, and umami-rich.
🌱 Why do people drink matcha?
Boosts energy in a sustained, calm way: Contains caffeine along with L-theanine, which promotes a steady, focused energy (no sharp 'caffeine crash' as happens with coffee).
Antioxidants: High in catechins, especially EGCG, linked to health benefits.
Versatile: Used in tea, lattes, desserts, and smoothies.
🌱 How is it prepared?
Matcha is typically whisked with hot water using a bamboo whisk until smooth and slightly frothy. Hot milk can be added for a matcha latte.
 
Recommended water temperature 80°C