Description
- .71 oz / 20 servings. Our matcha is grown in the Uji, Kyoto region of Japan. This is considered the home of matcha, and where the Japanese Tea Ceremony originated. The knowledge and cultivation expertise passed down by families over generations renders our tea superior to the machine picked and milled product of some of our competitors. When we say our matcha is Ceremonial Grade, we mean it.
- Pre-Harvest Shading. In the month leading up to harvest, the plants are covered with a shade cloth to allow just the right amount of sunlight to nourish the plants. This forces the plants to produce more chlorophyll and inherently the leaves become brighter green, thinner, produce more amino acids and a exhibit a sweeter, smoother, less bitter flavor.
- Stone-Milling. Only a few handfuls of producers still employ this technique due to the labor intensive nature of the process. Stone-Milling allows for a microscopic particle size and preserves the vitamins, minerals, and amino acids from being destroyed by oxidation produced by the high-speed blender machines so many of our competitors use to save time. This is a time and cost intensive process and sometimes can only produce 1 oz. of the finest matcha per hour.
- Wonderful combination of caffeine and L-Theanine. Since the ground matcha powder is consumed completely instead of purely extracted from the leaves by steeping, it encourages a slow release of caffeine as the body processes the powder in a similar way to processing the food you eat. This gives a longer, smoother, "clean caffeine" feeling without the jitters or crash usually associated with coffee products.
- The high content of antioxidants in our tea help to protect cells from free-radicals and bolster the immune system.
- The high levels of EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate) have fat burning and thermogenic effects on the body. Studies have also found EGCG to improve memory and reduce inflammation in the body.
- Better Quality Sleep. The combination of L-Theanine and EGCG have been shown to bring down cortisol levels while reducing inflammation and stress resulting in a better quality of sleep.