First Harvest Sipping Matcha

Japanese matcha is a rich, full-bodied green tea that has long been prized for its unique creaminess and umami flavor. Matcha Kari’s First Harvest matcha powder is grown near Kyoto region, where most Japanese tea traditions originated, and is perfect for first-time drinkers. It has a clean, mellow sweetness and milder quality for those unused to full-bodied teas.

[/description-break] Ingredients [/title] N/A [/accordion] Specifications [/title] Net Weight: Weight: 30 grams

Makes about 30 servings

Caffeine Level: One serving of matcha contains between 40 and 80 mg of caffeine

Place of Origin: Harvested in the hillsides of Uji in the Kyoto region
[/accordion] CARE AND USE [/title] N/A [/accordions-break] Matcha is a green tea powder ground from specially-grown tea leaves. Instead of steeping leaves in water, then removing them as you would with traditional tea, matcha powder is whisked directly into water or milk (such as your latte). [/banner_heading] Like green tea, it’s said to be high in antioxidants. But the health benefits are supposedly greater because you actually ingest the matcha powder—as opposed to discarding the tea leaves. It’s also said to contain slightly more caffeine than traditional green tea, but less than coffee. The process of producing matcha begins up to a month before the leaves are even harvested, as farmers shade the plants to develop matcha’s vibrant color, aroma and savory flavor while discouraging bitterness. The tea leaves then are hand-picked, steamed, dried and ground into a fine powder using 100-year-old granite wheels. In addition to whisking the powder into liquid to drink, matcha also is mixed into all manner of snacks and dishes—both sweet and savory—for its flavor and color. [/banner-text-break]For the best experience, prepare matcha with traditional Japanese bamboo whisk in a small bowl. While not quite as effective, in a pinch you can also use a handheld milk frother, a small blender, or even shake vigorously in a mason jar until the matcha is dispersed and frothy. [/how-to-use-break] Matcha is a powder that must be dispersed and suspended in liquid– it won’t dissolve completely. A bamboo whisk designed for matcha is the ideal way to achieve a smooth cup with a delightful amount of froth.