{"product_id":"organic-yerba-mate-green-matcha-tea","title":"ORGANIC YERBA MATE GREEN","description":"Lightly vegetative with notes of walnut and toast. Will keep you bright-eyed and bushy tailed. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid 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.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Matcha \/ Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine Matcha 10-16 micron. Made to Japanese specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500 - 3000 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Matcha process, Small batch crafted, 100% natural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green mate* *Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly vegetative with notes of walnut and toast. Will keep you bright-eyed and bushy tailed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tending emerald green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Matcha:\u003c\/strong\u003e One common misconception people have of Matcha is that is must be brewed according to the strict guidelines of the \u003cem\u003eCha no yu \u003c\/em\u003eceremony. In reality, Matcha can be brewed many different ways. We will detail some popular choices here, as well as the ceremonial method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot matcha latte brewing methods - fast method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 1\/2 tsp. (1g) per 8oz. (225ml) serving. Add 1\/2 tsp. (1g) to base of cup and add 2oz. of hot water \u0026amp; 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)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Best and Most popular) Hot matcha latte brewing methods - Recommended method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Makes 2 cups (halve the ingredients to make 1 cup):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need a few items to prepare Matcha Lattes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatcha measure or tea spoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 oz. stainless steel carafe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEspresso maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatcha.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavoring syrup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilk 2% (Almond, soy or rice milk).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong stir spoon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't forget to clean your equipment - this avoids contaminating future beverages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot tea brewing method: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring filtered or freshly drawn water to a rolling boil and let cool to roughly 180F\/82C. Place approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/2 a teaspoon of Matcha in your cup. Infuse with 8oz\/250ml of water, whisk briskly and enjoy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial Matcha:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please note that in order to brew Ceremonial Matcha you will need a set of Japanese tea ceremony tools. (Bowls, scoops, and a whisk).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare tea bowls by warming them with boiled water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare your Matcha whisk by soaking the tip in the boiled water in one of the bowls for about 10 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour the water out and dry the bowl with a paper towel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing your teaspoon, add 2 scoops of Matcha to each bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour 1\/3 of a cup of your hot water into each bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a slow M motion, submerge any loose bits of Matcha that may be floating on the surface of the tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk the tea more briskly in a back and forth motion until the surface of the Matcha becomes frothy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsume immediately. (In Japan, it is customary to drink the entire bowl in 3 quick slurps).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced matcha latte brewing methods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 1\/2 tsp. (1g) per 8oz. (225ml) serving. Add 1\/2 tsp. (1g) to base of cup and add 2oz. of hot water \u0026amp; 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\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlow brewed Iced Matcha:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatcha Ginger Tea with crushed ice and lime:\u003c\/strong\u003e (Ingredients - 2 level teaspoons of Matcha, 2 tablespoons of chopped ginger, 1\/2 cup ice, juice of 1\/2 lime, dash of honey)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend ice, Matcha and ginger in a blender until ice is crushed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into a chilled glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd lime juice and honey to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159235181,"sku":"3011-100","price":26.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159235185,"sku":"3011-250","price":60.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159235189,"sku":"3011-500","price":110.83,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/3011.jpg?v=1442460464","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/organic-yerba-mate-green-matcha-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}