Matcha Shop: 100% Japanese Matcha Green Tea

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Matcha The store with the highest quality Japanese matcha was created out of passion for matcha, a drink with unique properties.

Japanese matcha green tea

Apart from matcha tea from the first and second harvest of the so-called ceremonial matcha and traditional matcha , various product categories and sizes: 50g / 100g / 250g, we also have accessories for preparing tea, such as: chasen , chashaku , and a ceramic chasen stand, you can buy the products together, separately or as a set with matcha . In the product basket in our store you will also find important information about preparing and brewing tea.

You will learn whether it is better to drink the infusion alone from a bowl, cup or cup, and what taste and effect a drink without milk has on our body has. A cup, warm water and green matcha is closest to Japanese traditions, while drinking green tea with water and milk in the form of matcha latte has now become the most popular drink in many countries around the world.

Information

On our website and store we publish a lot of interesting and practical information about matcha green tea , including : the origin of green tea and how it is used. Why is it so popular all over the world, what does the final product and its production process look like, what are the unique properties of matcha and what are the benefits of one cup a day for our body?

The basic differences between coffee and matcha , how to prepare and drink it, and plenty of recipe inspiration to add a teaspoon of matcha to baked goods, ice cream and other culinary uses.

Is matcha green tea powder good for me?

This is one of the most frequently asked questions and, as is usually the case, the answer is: it depends. At the end of the day, a cup of matcha green tea is simply ground tea leaves dissolved in water, so there is nothing harmful in it, it can only help and have a positive effect on your health. There is a lot of talk about the health-promoting aspect of drinking green tea, so we would like to tell you what makes matcha so unique and why matcha may be a good solution for you.

Tea as a product has existed for a long time, and for over 800 years, Japanese matcha has been an integral part of Japanese culture, initially in the Uji region, guaranteeing peace and improving concentration. Tea contains a large number of antioxidants and vitamins. Powdered matcha green tea is a great solution for people looking for an alternative to coffee, black or green tea and a healthy way to wake up.

Properties

Thanks to the caffeine content of tea, we can enjoy the effects of the side responsible for long-lasting and calm energy . Matcha tea is worth drinking because matcha contains unique properties and is extremely rich in antioxidants . There are not many products in the world that have as many antioxidants as the highest quality matcha.

Thanks to a special cultivation process, matcha tea, or more precisely its leaves, is kept in the shade for the last 3-4 weeks of harvest. This results in Japanese green tea retaining much more value than traditional green tea. This unique tea has leaves richer in chlorophyll, polyphenols, amino acids and L-theanine , additionally, thanks to the time-consuming process of grinding into a fine powder, when it is consumed, all the value of the leaf reaches our body.

How to prepare matcha?

Dissolve 2g of powder (two bamboo teaspoons) in 80-100 ml of water at a temperature of up to 80 C. Mix thoroughly in a bowl or cup until green foam is formed. A bamboo chasen or an electric milk frother is best for mixing. Top up the drink with milk of your choice, add hot water or drink like espresso.

Quality

In the world of traditional loose leaf tea, there is probably not much difference between high-quality and lower-quality tea, which is completely different with matcha tea. High-quality matcha is a thick, rich and aromatic green liquid, while low-quality matcha is a bitter, rough and brown liquid.

Taste

Not only are the colors completely different, but so are the flavors. High-quality matcha is often referred to as ceremonial grade. This matcha is intended to be consumed in its pure form, and it takes a lot of work to make it. It comes from the first harvest of the tea field and is made from the youngest leaves . This maximizes the nutrients in this tea. The tea plant is not harvested after autumn, so it has all winter to draw nutrients from the soil and release them into fresh leaves in spring. That's why these sprouts are so flavorful and nutrient-rich. The caffeine content is also higher in them.

Cultivation

The teas are also shaded , which not only increases the chlorophyll content , but also the content and concentration of theanine and caffeine. As a result, leaves that are not exposed to sunlight will retain more theanine and therefore more sweetness. These high-quality leaves are then removed from the stems , a step often omitted for lower-quality matcha teas. This improves the nutrient profile, their properties, caffeine content and matcha color . Once the yellowish stems are removed, matcha takes on a much greener color.

Production

Finally, high-quality matcha must be ground in a large granite grinder. There are other ways to grind tea leaves into powder, but this is how you get the best grade of powder. Using a smaller grinder would make the matcha coarser and less pleasant to drink.

Store

At Matcha Bros. We make sure that our products, packaging, envelopes, accessories and the matcha itself are ecological and environmentally friendly . Here you will find various product categories and the best varieties of this unique drink, carefully checked and selected, from the best suppliers. Matcha Bros - is a Polish brand that operates naturally and locally, taking care of the quality of products in the basket, timely order fulfillment, customer health and environmental sustainability. Welcome to our store.

Certificates

Our products meet both Japanese and European bio standards.

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