Organic Matcha Green Tea – 100g

Matcha is made from a harvest of tencha green tea. Unlike other teas, it is reduced to a very fine powder using a stone mill. The taste as well as the colour is very green, intense without being too harsh. It is appreciated for its aromas of course but also for its antioxidant properties. It is also considered as a superfood used in beverages as well as in cooking and cosmetics. Unlike traditional tea, matcha does not steep. It is eaten mixed with water according to a process detailed below.

The Art of Matcha Preparation

Matcha is at the center of a very codified ceremony in Japan, but it is also possible to enjoy it without a kimono with a good flick of the wrist.

The preparation of Matcha tea is governed by very specific rules. To do this, place a few grams of Matcha at the bottom of a bowl to which a small amount of hot water (not boiling) is added. The Chasen or tea whisk then allows the mixture to be beaten until you get a homogeneous mixture without lumps. The goal is to obtain a uniform consistency and a sparkling beverage (depending on the school) for tasting.

Depending on whether you want to prepare an Usucha (thin tea) or a Koisha (thick tea), the preparation will not be quite the same.

Preparation of Usucha:
Usucha is the most common infusion, light and airy. It consists of:

1. Place between 1 and 2 grams of Matcha in your bowl
2. Add 80ml of water at 75 degrees
3. Mix with your Chasen whisk. The handling of the Chasen must then be lively, from top to bottom or form an M shape. You should also, occasionally, whip the sides of the bowl to avoid any residue of tea powder on the edges.
4. Once your mixture is homogeneous and the surface of your matcha is made up of a fine foam, it’s ready. You can enjoy your Usucha.

Preparation of the Koisha
Koisha is usually practiced during the tea ceremony and is prepared with a superior quality Matcha. It is then a question of:

1. Place between 3 and 4 grams of Matcha in your bowl
2. Add 40ml of hot water at 75 degrees
3. Mix with your Chasen whisk. The handling of the Chasen is then slower and more delicate than for the preparation of the Ushua.
4. Once you have obtained a dense, homogeneous and foam-free beverage, it’s ready. You can enjoy your Koisha.
An organic Matcha green tea

Matcha Green Tea is an organic tea. The European organic label identifies products that comply with the European Union’s Organic Farming Regulation, which is based on the ban on synthetic fertilisers and pesticides. It guarantees that the product contains 95% ingredients from organic farming for processed products (in particular tea and herbal tea blends including spices, fruits or flowers).

Store away from moisture and light.