| ADD TO CART | ||
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| 100 g | $26.60 / per cup $0.26 | |
| 250 g | $60.95 / per cup $0.24 | |
| 500 g | $110.83 / per cup $0.22 | |
Did you know that the country of Brazil has the largest population of Japanese people outside of Japan? Beginning in the early years of the 20th century, thousands of Japanese immigrants made their way to the Portuguese speaking country to seek their fortune, finding jobs in the large agricultural economy there. Naturally, as with all immigrants to countries around the world, the Japanese made almost as much of an imprint on their adopted homeland as it did on them. So, why are we talking about Japanese immigration to Brazil? The answer is that the country also happens to be home to the fabulous Mate we have used to expand the character of this Matcha. (And Matcha, as tea lovers know, is from Japan.)
It should come as no surprise that our inspiration for developing this innovative brew came from a visit to Brazil made by our Master Blender many years ago. It was the 1970s and he had gone down to source black teas from a grower, who as fate would have it, was a Japanese Brazilian. In addition to his black tea crop, the grower also kept a small plot of Mate behind his house for personal use. Our Master Blender tried a cup and was hooked.
Many years later, when we began manufacturing our own premium matchas, our Master Blenders thoughts turned to the Japanese Brazilian grower he had met decades in the past, and decided to craft a matcha / mate blend in his honor. The result is the tea you are now holding. Grassy, bright and invigorating, we invite you to brew a cup and dream of far away, much warmer places.
Did you know: On a gram / gram basis, Matcha contains approximately 10x the polyphenols of regular teas? Why? Unlike other teas, with Matcha, the leaves themselves are consumed.
Tea Type: Green Matcha / Organic
Country: Brazil
Region: Parana
Grade: Fine Matcha 10-16 micron. Made to Japanese specifications.
Altitude: 1500 - 3000 feet above sea level
Manufacturer Type: Traditional Matcha process, Small batch crafted, 100% natural
Ingredients: Green mate* *Organic
Cup Characteristics: Lightly vegetative with notes of walnut and toast. Will keep you bright-eyed and bushy tailed.
Infusion: Tending emerald green.
Brewing Matcha: One common misconception people have of Matcha is that is must be brewed according to the strict guidelines of the Cha no yu ceremony. In reality, Matcha can be brewed many different ways. We will detail some popular choices here, as well as the ceremonial method.
Hot matcha latte brewing methods - fast method: Use 1/2 tsp. (1g) per 8oz. (225ml) serving. Add 1/2 tsp. (1g) to base of cup and add 2oz. of hot water & mix vigorously to make a smooth paste-like liquid. Top with freshly steamed milk (or substitute) and sweeten to taste. (Try maple syrup or honey)
(Best and Most popular) Hot matcha latte brewing methods - Recommended method: Makes 2 cups (halve the ingredients to make 1 cup):
You will need a few items to prepare Matcha Lattes:
To start, measure approximately 15oz. (450 ml) of milk into stainless steel carafe. Add 1 teaspoon or 2 matcha measures of Matcha. Stir with long spoon to combine with milk. Add 1 oz. (30 ml.) of flavoring syrup. Froth vigorously with frothing wand from espresso machine. When blend is smooth with micro bubbles, pour into cup. The aroma is great, it tastes better and you get all of the goodness from tea. Very invigorating! You may substitute 2 tablespoons of either Maple syrup, Agave syrup or Honey for the flavoring syrup to taste.
We recommend using a measuring cup to prepare and use as a training guide, and with practice a Matcha Barista should be able to prepare using a Freehand method - or also known as winging it. The measure, however, takes out the guesswork.
Don't forget to clean your equipment - this avoids contaminating future beverages.
Hot tea brewing method: Bring filtered or freshly drawn water to a rolling boil and let cool to roughly 180F/82C. Place approximately 1/2 a teaspoon of Matcha in your cup. Infuse with 8oz/250ml of water, whisk briskly and enjoy.
Ceremonial Matcha: Please note that in order to brew Ceremonial Matcha you will need a set of Japanese tea ceremony tools. (Bowls, scoops, and a whisk).
Brewing Cold
Iced matcha latte brewing methods: Use 1/2 tsp. (1g) per 8oz. (225ml) serving. Add 1/2 tsp. (1g) to base of cup and add 2oz. of hot water & mix vigorously to make a smooth paste-like liquid. Top with freshly steamed milk (or substitute) and sweeten to taste. Cool for 30-60 minutes and pour over ice/
Slow brewed Iced Matcha: Place 3 level teaspoons of Matcha into a glass pitcher. Fill pitcher with ice and let sit. After a few hours, ice will have melted and tea brewed. Stir vigorously to ensure the Matcha goes into suspension. Pour over ice and enjoy!
Matcha Ginger Tea with crushed ice and lime: (Ingredients - 2 level teaspoons of Matcha, 2 tablespoons of chopped ginger, 1/2 cup ice, juice of 1/2 lime, dash of honey)
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