What is matcha, this lovely green tea powder?
Matcha is a shade-grown green tea which comes from Japan. The Japanese characters used for matcha tea are: æčè¶ - which literally means "ground tea".
Matcha tea is a Japanese tea grown using artisanal methods. Unlike other teas, the leaves are not infused but finely ground: this means that the whole leaf, rich in antioxidants, is consumed, up to 137 times more than in a classic green tea! This powder is mixed with hot water in a matcha bowl, using a bamboo whisk called a chasen.
Appreciated around the world, matcha appeals with its emerald green colour, umami taste, and exceptional virtues.

