Matcha 1 Oz Pouch And Matcha 1 Oz Tin. Matcha Green Tea Powder Ceremonial Grade. Usda Organic.

Matcha Green Tea Powder Ceremonial Grade by Leopard LLC is the highest grade of matcha available in Japan and is used for the Japanese Tea Ceremony. It is organically grown in Kagoshima Prefecture by a ninth-generation family-owned tea estate that has accumulated over 250 years of artisan expertise.

Our Ceremonial Grade is a more complex matcha and contains tea leaves from four different cultivars: Asatsuyu, intense green color and reduced bitterness, Saemidori, low bitterness and lack of astringency, Okumidori and Ya-bukita both have an elegant aroma and a strong umami taste.

METHOD: The tea leaves are grown under shade for three weeks before the first flush of spring, leaves are hand picked, then powdered using traditional granite stone mills. The “First Flush of Spring” is the first harvest of the year, and the leaves contain three times more L-theanine than the second or summer harvest. Leopard Matcha contains high levels of antioxidants and amino acids.

Taste: the L-theanine produced by an excess of chlorophyll gives the matcha a sweet taste and aroma of fresh grass. Low quality matcha tends to be bitter and astringent.

teas are sourced from the most respected tea producers. We ensure we pay the closest attention to the quality of the leaves, which is reflected in the aroma and taste of your tea. We also carry out lab tests for harmful substances, and promote farmers’ and factory employee welfare and sustainable farming.