Starwest Botanicals, Matcha Tea Powder Organic, 1 lb

Description

Matcha originated in China, but it has a rich history in Japanese culture. Like other green tea, matcha comes from the Camellia sinensis plant.

Its growing process gives it a unique twist. Matcha's leaves are covered for 20 to 30 days before harvest, which enhances chlorophyll production, boosts antioxidants, and gives the plant a darker green color. The leaves are ground into a fine powder — matcha literally means “finely powdered tea.” Whip up a frothy matcha latte with your favorite milk variety. Our Organic Matcha Tea is a culinary grade matcha. It makes a delicious tea and is often used in cooking and baking. Culinary grade matcha is a very high-quality tea, with a slightly different flavor profile than ceremonial grade matcha. Culinary grade matcha isn't necessarily a lower quality product than ceremonial grade matcha either, it's just prepared differently for a different use – and it features different characteristics. It has a more robust flavor than ceremonial grade matcha, is slightly less sweet, with more bitter notes. Matcha tastes delicious as an iced tea, the traditional hot tea, and makes wonderful green tea lattes and matcha smoothies. Its enhanced flavor profile pairs perfectly with other flavors, and it is a versatile ingredient commonly used in a variety of sweets and baked good recipes, including ice cream, pies, mousse, cupcakes, shortbread cookies, and pancakes.

Packaging

1 lb

Suggested Use

Traditional instructions for preparation:

Daily serving size: 4 oz tea.

1.Warm the matcha bowl by adding hot water.After a minute, discard water and dry bowl thoroughly.

2.Rinse bamboo whisk to keep tea powder from sticking.

3.Using a traditional bamboo spoon, add 1.5-1.75 spoonfuls of powder (1 regular tsp) per 4 oz serving

4.Add approximately 4 oz of hot water (175-180° F).Do not use boiling water.

5.Mix briskly with bamboo whisk until all lumps are removed and tea is smooth and creamy with a fine foam on top.Drink and enjoy!

Contemporary instructions for preparation:

Daily serving size: 6 oz tea.Use 1 tsp.of matcha per 6 oz of water.

1.Pour hot water (175-180°.F) over tea.Do not use boiling water.

2.Steep 2-4 minutes.

3.Strain and serve immediately.

About Starwest Botanicals

Starwest Botanicals started as a small retail herb shop in 1975 in Sacramento, California. The company grew rapidly on the strength of our commitment to provide value through a combination of quality products, excellent customer service, and fair prices. In 1979, Starwest built its first herb mill to have better control over the processing of herbs. In 1980, the company began importing herbs from several different countries and supplying manufacturers and wholesalers, while also supporting the fledgling organic herb industry. Today, Starwest Botanicals is one of the largest suppliers of organic herbs in the United States, with 85,000 sq. ft. of modern warehouse and production space and over one million pounds of herbs and spices in stock.

Safety

Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Keep out of reach of children. Please consult your health care provider if currently under care or treatment. Do not exceed recommended serving. See product packaging for additional safety information.

Disclaimer

Individual results may vary. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The statements on this website and all affiliates have not been evaluated by the FDA. Advice on treatment or care of an individual patient should be obtained through consultation with a trained health care practitioner.