Ceremonial Matcha | Finest Grade of Japanese Green Tea

Ceremonial matcha is traditionally had with warm water. It tastes great even in lattes and smoothies, a few people enjoy it with plant or nut based milk and experiment with sweeteners as per their preference and health goals.

Culinary matcha, as the name suggests is best used for culinary purposes such as baking, making breakfast oats etc and great for people looking to experiment with matcha. Ceremonial matcha is the first harvest and most people like to enjoy the complex flavours and textures of it by adding minimal ingredients to it.

Ceremonial matcha is the first harvest, which means the tea has a subtle sweetness, umami flavour and a creamy texture. Ceremonial matcha also contains more L-theanine and has a vibrant green colour due to its high chlorophyll content.

One serving of matcha is usually 1-2 grams. People who have acquired the taste for it drink 2-3 cups a day as per their caffeine tolerance.

Every gram of matcha contains approximately 2.3 kCal. This number might vary a little bit, as it is a natural product.

Matcha is a great alternative to coffee as the slow release of caffeine in your body prevents jitters and anxiety that coffee often causes. It aids in managing weight and has anti-inflammatory properties that are good for both your body and skin. It's loaded with antioxidants and is called a superfood for all the right reasons.

Matcha is very sensitive to humidity and sunlight. It should be stored in a cool and dry place and consumed within 60 days of opening the tin for optimum freshness. Tencha's matcha comes packed in an opaque tin to reduce the risk of spoilage. You can also store it in the fridge to maintain the freshness of matcha.

Every batch of matcha is tested for radiation before it makes it way to India. Compounds such as Iodine, Caesium are measured.