Japanese Matcha tea – 30gr

Product description

Matcha is a ground green tea powder made from the best, shaded tea. The tea leaves are covered with wicker mats four weeks before the harvest. This causes the plant to produce more chlorophyll and amino acids. The more amino acids the leaves contain, the sweeter the tea becomes. The leaves are picked by hand once a year. The tea leaves are then steamed and dried, after which the stems and veins are removed. The result is called Tencha. Finally, here are ground Tenchasteine ​​to Matcha. Nowadays, this happens with an electric stone grinder in a clean room. Matcha is used for the tea ceremony but can also be used to prepare a traditional cup of green tea at home or in a restaurant. It is also a wonderful ingredient for ice cream, cakes and sweets.