Matcha Powder Green Tea

Experience the vibrant green color and distinctive flavor of Japanese Ceremonial Grade Matcha tea. This high-quality tea provides a gentle energy boost, comparable to coffee, and also contains L-theanine for a relaxed yet alert feeling. Perfect for adding into shakes, lattes, or smoothies. Origin: Japan Preparing Matcha Pour a little hot water into your bowl, swirl it around to warm the bowl and then discard the water. This warms the bowl and softens the whisk. Put 1-2 teaspoons of matcha powder (1-2 scoops with a chashaku) in a sifter to break up and clumps for a smoother tea. Pour about 2-3 oz.'s of hot but not boiling water (175ºF) into the bowl. Whisk the matcha powder with a bamboo whisk vigorously in a "W" or "M" motion until the matcha powder is completely dissolved and a frothy layer appears on the top. This takes about 15-20 seconds.  Matcha is a very fine powder and should be handled carefully. Matcha is a nourishing beverage and once prepared it should be consumed in its en