Matcha Kari Japanese Matcha Tea Set

Bright green and fuller-bodied than other teas, matcha green tea is so prized in Japan that its preparation is considered an art form. Substituting Western utensils can result in a clumpy, muddy drink, so we recommend Matcha Kari’s tea set, with a traditional bamboo scoop, matcha whisk, sifter, and ceramic bowl, all handmade in Japan. Most importantly, the organic Superior Matcha included in the set has a sweet, rich flavor with subtle umami that makes it best suited for drinking.

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

Kit includes: bowl, scoop, whisk, sifter, and Superior Matcha green tea

Note: Bowls may have slight differences from bowls shown in pictures

Place of Origin: Each item in the matcha starter kit is handmade in Japan
[/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.