Matcha Green Tea Powder

Which Matcha Green Tea Powder Product Is Best For You?

Make sure your chosen product(s) share the following characteristics:

  . Grown in Japan
  . Picked/Harvested during spring (May, ideally)
  . Emerald/Dark green appearance
  . No additives or preservatives

 

Grade:                         

Matcha Ceremonial Grade

Type of Leaf Used:

Hand-picked from the top of the plant, yielding the youngest, softest, most supple dark green leaves.  All stems and veins have been removed and have been stone-ground into a fine powder

Description:

Pleasing, delicate taste where the underlying strong sweetness lingers.

Uses:

Best to enjoy as a hot tea/thick style

Potency of Amino Acids/Antioxidants:

The very best

 

Grade:

Matcha Supreme Grade

Type of Leaf Used:

Made from younger, delicate leaves with removal of stems and stone-ground

Description:

Light, delicate and fairly sweet

Uses:

Enjoy as hot tea/thin style

Potency of Amino Acids/Antioxidants:

High

Grade:

Matcha Premium

Type of Leaf Used:

Made from more mature leaves, containing some stems and veinse from more mature leaves, containing some stems and veins

Description:

Richly flavorful and full –bodied tea

Uses:

Typically added to smoothies and frappes,etc.

Potency of Amino Acids/Antioxidants:

Moderate

 

Grade:

Matcha Culinary/Ingredient

Type of Leaf Used:

Made from lower, mature leaves with stems and veins

Description:

Slightly bitter; but pleasant; typical of green teas

Uses:

Used predominantly as an ingredient for desserts and main dish recipes

Potency of Amino Acids/Antioxidants:

Lower