Matcha Green Tea is a very vibrant bright green color...

Matcha is thought to be one of the healthiest teas available because the entire tea leaf is used. Only the youngest, finest tea leaves are hand picked for Matcha, and it is ground into powdered form.

This tea is used in Japanese tea ceremonies. Because Matcha Tea is powdered, instead of the typical brewing then straining method, you disolve the powder into your water to drink. The best way to accomplish this is with a Matcha whisk (see below for picture).

Matcha is a very bright green color, a result of the chlorophyll’s relationship to tannin. The younger growth of a tea plant is greener and more vibrant in color, while more developed leaves further down the plant have had their chlorophyll convert gradually into tannin, giving a more bitter flavor and duller brown-green color profile.

Brewing Guidelines for Matcha Green Tea
Brewing Temperature: 160°
1/2 tsp loose tea per 8 oz cup
Whisk Matcha briskly into water until dissolved.

Recommended Matcha Green Tea:

Teavana™ Matcha Green Tea Traditionally used in the Japanese tea ceremony, this top quality green tea powder is hand-made from the youngest Gyokuro leaves. Matcha is said to be even healthier than other green teas since it is the only tea in which the whole leaf is used. In addition, only the finest, youngest leaves are hand-picked for Matcha. If you enjoy green tea, you should try this unique, powdered tea at least once. Only $16 for 1.1 oz tin of tea (30 cups of tea).

Teavana Bamboo Matcha Whisk This helpful little wisk is made from bamboo (a renewable source) and should be be used with our cast iron teapots, aiding to brew a perfect pot of tea without scratching the enameled interior. Designed to make perfect Matcha, simply whisk briskly for a great cup! Only $3.50!