Origin Uji Japan
Grown in Uji regarded as the center of Matcha production. Matcha has a rich history and a special spiritual significance. It has traditionally been prepared in 'Chanoyu' the Japanese Tea Ceremony representing an art form of tea. It is said that a person operating within the rules of Chanoyu finds the five senses working at their fullest.
Matcha Zen
Just as Matcha is essential to Japan's traditional art of the tea ceremony a cup of Matcha brings about mental concentration emotional stability and composure.
Antioxidant Rich
Unlike other teas whose leaves are infused in water and discarded Matcha has ingredients that can be utilized fully to activate the organic functions of the body. Matcha contains essential vitamins minerals and has close to zero calories. It has higher beta carotene than spinach or carrots and generally higher antioxidants than most teas.
Shade Grown
In making this tea the tea plants are covered with bamboo mats in the last few weeks of their growing season to promote full flavor.
Powdered Art
After the leaves are plucked they are steamed then rapidly cooled and ground by stone mills into a powder. A single mill can only process 40 grams of leaves per hour.
The Tao of Tea
Like the Tao the art of tea is universal. We began our work with tea in 1997 to be a connecting thread for tea culture. Practicing the art on a daily basis in our teahouses in Portland Oregon we are a group of tea enthusiasts from different backgrounds and cultures. We travel learn take delight and seek to offer pure leaf teas with great flavor artistry and soul. Our reward comes through actions that help people's lives sustain the art of tea and promise a healthy environment.
Suggested Use
Flavor Profile
Sweet buttery and rich oceanic taste. It is ideally prepared with a bamboo whisk in a bowl. However it can also be prepared in a variety of drinks shakes and smoothies.
Other Ingredients
100% organic powdered green tea.