Organic Matcha Powder, 100g

Happy Green Organic Matcha Powder

Happy Green's matcha powder is made from organic green tea from Japan. The leaves are ground into a flavorful powder that is packed with nutrients and delicious to boot.

With this matcha powder, you can make matcha lattes, blend green smoothies and juices, or why not enhance your baked goods and desserts. Matcha powder contains more trace minerals, antioxidants, and chlorophyll than regular green tea. This Matcha powder is grown in the Kyoto region of Japan and is culinary grade*.

*Culinary grade matcha means it has a powerful, slightly bitter matcha flavor that's perfect for matcha lattes, smoothies, baked goods, and food. If you want to drink your matcha as is, we recommend premium grade or ceremonial grade matcha which has a milder flavor.

• Organic
• Rich in antioxidants
• Beautiful green color
• Rich in vitamins A, C and E

How is it produced?

As the growing season progresses, tea farmers gradually begin to protect the tea bushes from direct sunlight. To produce matcha, a wire frame must be installed over parts of the bushes, and farmers add layers of bamboo and netting over the frame to eventually allow only 10-20% of direct sunlight through. Although most of the sun is blocked, rain still filters through and the structure maintains good humidity levels.

Another method, called jikagise, involves wrapping tencha bushes with cloths, which essentially provides the same effect as the first technique.

In both cases, the purpose of protecting the tea plantations from the sun is to reduce the photosynthesis process. This creates a milder taste, as the reduced photosynthesis decreases bitterness. The shade-growing process also increases the concentration of L-theanine content. When the tencha leaves are ripe, they are hand-picked, steamed, and air-dried. Unlike other tea leaves, they are kept flat so that stems and veins can be removed. The leaves are then stone-ground, an ancient technique that is kept alive for the most refined tea. The matcha powder is now ready.

Usage: Use matcha powder in smoothies, juices, baked goods, desserts and food, as well as make "matcha latte". Can also be used in cake bases and pancakes.

If you find the matcha too bitter for your taste, you can:

• Let the hot water cool down to approximately 70-80 degrees when you "brew" it.
• Reduce the amount of matcha powder.
• Add a small amount of sweetener such as honey or xylitol.

Contents: Matcha*. *=organic ingredient. May contain traces of SOY, GLUTEN, PEANUTS and other NUTS.

Weight: 100 g.

Country of Origin: Japan, Kyoto region.

Storage: Store the package in a cool and dry place both when unopened and after opening. Best before: see best before date.

Nutritional Value Per 100 G:
Energy 1502 kJ/358 kcal
Fat 4.0 g

• of which saturated fat 1.0 g
  Carbohydrates 38.0 g
• of which sugars 0.8 g
  Fiber 6.0 g
  Protein 28.0 g
  Salt 0.01 g

Supplier: Happy Green.

Ingredients: Matcha*. *=Organic ingredient. May contain traces of SOY, GLUTEN, TREE NUTS, and other NUTS.