Frequently Asked Questions

Matcha tea is produced through the same plant, the leaves of which can be mould into conventional green tea. The production of matcha is not a delicate task but an art on its own. Matcha comes from the plant of camellia sinensis whose leaves undergo a shading process. Leaves are covered by bamboo mats or rice straws protecting them from direct sunlight. The process spikes up chlorophyll content, thereby increasing the number of antioxidants.

A truly superior quality matcha will always have five characteristics - an amazing color intensity, superior umami, dreamy frothability, excellent terroir and a smooth finish.

Matcha dates back to thousands of years and has its beginning roots in China. But today, Japan is also the only region where matcha is manufactured as it requires Japanese expertise.

Matcha has skyrocketed in terms of popularity owing to its numerous health benefits. Matcha is extremely rich in antioxidants, promotes heart health, helps burn calories, boosts brain function, provides a calming euphoria, and offers a boost of diverse nutrients. Its health benefits are truly never ending!

The best time to consume matcha green tea is either the crack of dawn or sundown when your body requires energy and your mind entails some calming sensation. Athletes prefer sipping on matcha before, during, or after the workout to enhance performance.

If stored in a container in the refrigerator and kept dry, matcha tea will last several months. One must store matcha tea in the same way as you would store any bag of vegetables that require refrigeration.

Matcha can be used in indefinite ways. In Japanese culture, matcha is a common ingredient used in many dishes, especially desserts. You can use matcha for enhancing the nutrient content in many dishes. Matcha granola bars, matcha waffle, matcha chocolate chip cookies, matcha coconut pancakes are just a few to name.

It is true that matcha consists of caffeine but, it does not affect the metabolism in the way coffee does. While coffee has about 94 mg of caffeine per cup and produces a rapid delivery of the chemical into the bloodstream, matcha only has 30 mg and its effect is both mild and smooth. This ensures boosting your memory without giving any caffeine lows.

This is indeed one of the most asked questions in relation to matcha. Matcha simply costs more than regular green tea due to the extra resources needed for its production.

Matcha is not usually sold in tea bags but consumers could discover some low-quality bags offering a mixture of matcha and other varieties of tea. Real matcha is supposed to come in powdered form that is mixed directly into warm water, keeping the nutrients intact.

Matcha is available in three grades-ceremonial, premium, and culinary. The ceremonial grade should be consumed straight after whisking it with hot water. The premium grade is an ideal choice for everyday consumption, ranging from a morning latte to afternoon smoothie. The culinary grade, due to its enhanced flavor profile is perfect to be paired with other flavors.

Well, the taste of matcha varies. You ask a dozen people and you are likely to receive a dozen answers. But there are some similarities among different responses. Most people describe matcha’s taste as uniquely grassy while others refer to it as rich, astringent, and vegetal.

There are no side effects of matcha if consumed in a suitable amount. The side effects only come into play when you sip on a lot of matcha.