Naoki Matcha Superior Blend Matcha, 40g/1.4oz

About This

• Premium Japanese Ceremonial Grade Matcha, Fresh from Japan - Made from shade grown, First Harvest tea leaves from Uji Kyoto. The tencha is only ground into powder right before it leaves Japan for the USA, and then sealed into air-tight packets. This gets you extremely fresh, quality Uji matcha to be enjoyed right here in America.
• Smooth, Balanced And Versatile, Ideal For Matcha Beginners - This matcha ceremonial grade green tea powder is smooth with balanced umami with a just a tiny hint of bitterness. It is the perfect matcha for beginners looking to make matcha lattes, or matcha teas (usucha).We recommend using this for recipes where matcha is the main ingredient.
• We Want To Help You Enjoy Matcha – To ensure you have the best matcha experience, we provide our full guidance through directions for use, recipes and tips for enjoying it. Whether you like to drink matcha as a tea, or to mix it up as a latte or smoothie, we do not think there’s a right or wrong way to enjoy matcha. Our 1.4 oz / 40g tin serves a total of 20 servings. 1 tsp (2 grams) of matcha powder makes either a cup of matcha tea (usucha) or a small matcha latte.
• Authentic Japanese Matcha From Uji – Uji is home to Japanese matcha culture and many of the tea estates have accumulated centuries of know-how and techniques. This blend of matcha is produced in Uji using these very same best practices.

Overview

• Units ‏ : ‎ 1.4 Ounce
• Matcha provides a focused, mellow energy boost without jitters or the crash you normally expect from coffee.
• Matcha is also high in antioxidants, with a greater concentration compared to regular green teas.
• Matcha is made from shade-grown tea leaves that is milled into a fine powder. The final taste of matcha depends on a tea master who will select different tea leaves for their taste attributes.
• The tea master “blends” these leaves together to accentuate certain flavors so that he can achieve a final result that the customer will find enjoyable.
• Enjoy the classic frothy thin tea ("usucha") at home.
• Use 1 tsp (2 grams) of matcha along with 3 oz of 170 degree F water.
• Best made using a bamboo whisk.
• If too you prefer it less strong, use 5 oz of water instead
• Create the base "matcha shot" with 1.5 tsp (3 grams) of matcha and 1 oz of water.
• Mix vigorously until there are no more clumps. Add 6 oz of your favourite milk and add sweetener to taste.
• This formula works for both hot and cold matcha lattes
• Add 1 tsp (2 grams) of matcha to 6-8 oz of cold water and mix. Adjust the amount of water according to your personal preference.
• We easily make cold brew matcha at home and at work using bottles.
• All you need to do is add matcha and water to a bottle and shake it up until the matcha is evenly mixed. Try this with coconut water instead of water for a real treat.
• Usucha (thin tea)
• Matcha Latte
• Cold Brew Matcha