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This traditional green Matcha tea is grown in the fields of Uji, near Tokyo. Four weeks before harvest, the tea plants are covered by mats and blankets in the sun. This increases the production of leaf green in the plant, which enhances the taste of the tea.
Matcha Hana, the organic Japanese green tea, is becoming more and more popular in our tea shop. This is because more and more people are discovering the fantastic health benefits of matcha. But what exactly is matcha and why is it so healthy?
Matcha is a special type of green tea that is only grown in Japan. It is a fine powder made from the finest leaves of the tea plant. Matcha is ground into a fine powder, meaning you get the whole leaf instead of just the dried leaves. As a result, matcha is much richer in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals than regular green tea. Would you like to know more about matcha and its health benefits? Please read this article.
Because matcha contains the entire leaf, you get much more healthy substances than with regular green tea. Matcha contains, among other things:
Matcha can be drunk in different ways. Many people drink it pure, without additives, to experience the full taste of matcha. But it is also popular to add matcha to smoothies, yogurt or baking for an extra healthy boost. Curious how you can drink and prepare matcha? Check out this article about how to make the best matcha tea.
Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder made from the highest quality tea leaves that have been specifically grown and processed for the production of matcha.
Matcha is originally from Japan and has been used in the Japanese tea ceremony for centuries.
Matcha contains high levels of antioxidants and caffeine, and is considered a health enhancer, improving concentration and stamina.
Matcha tea is made by mixing the powder with hot water and stirring until smooth. It is also popular in baking and cooking recipes. You can find more about preparing matcha here.
Yes, matcha is generally more expensive than regular green tea because of the specific production procedure and the higher quality of the tea leaves.
| Country of origin | Japan |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Green tea |
| Amount of tea per cup | 1 - 2 tea spoons |
| Indication brewing time | 1 - 2 minutes |
| Temperature water | 80 ºC - 90 ºC (176 °F - 194 °F) |
| Organically grown? | Yes |
| Palette | Softly sweet |
| Color infusion | Green |
| Caffeine? | Yes |
| Time of day | Throughout the day |
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| €0 - €100.00 | €18.75 |
| €100.00 and up | FREE |
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The following rates apply to shipping to Australia, Canada, the United States and Japan:
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| €0 - €100.00 | €29.30 |
| €100.00 and up | €17.20 |
The following rates apply to shipping to Australia, Canada, the United States and Japan:
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