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Ingredients
From: China
/ Kenya / USA
Region(s): Zhejiang Province / Nandi Highlands / Washington State
Shipping Port(s):
Shanghai / Mombasa / Seattle
Grade(s):
Fine Matcha 10-16 micron. Made to Japanese specifications.
Growing Attitudes:
1500 – 4900 feet above sea level
Manufacture Type(s):
Traditional Matcha process, Small batch crafted, 100% natural.
Cup Characteristics:
Exceptional refreshing peppermint character but smooth. Astringent and
misty finish from
the green tea base.
Infusion:
Forest green and mysterious.
Luxury Ingredients:
Green tea, and Peppermint leaves
Information:
Trust us when we tell you that you‟ve never had a Matcha like this
before. In fact, trust us when we tell you that you‟ve never
even had a beverage like this one in general. According to the ancient
Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder, (23 AD – 79 AD),
“As for the garden mint, the very smell of it alone recovers and
refreshes the spirits.” While this is undoubtedly true, as you‟ll
soon discover the smell of craft-ground peppermint mixed with premium
Izu Matcha refreshes the spirits doubly so.
According to health folklore dating back to at least the time of Pliny,
people have long been consuming peppermint to help
combat a variety of ailments including nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue
and more. While we can‟t verify these claims
scientifically, we can say that we all know from experience just how
soothing peppermint can be during times of stress, or
when the workday has been particularly hectic.
In many ways, Matcha produces a similar effect. Originally produced as
the key component of the Japanese tea ceremony,
Matchas were designed to instill a feeling of calm serenity when
enjoyed. The rigid structure of the ceremony it featured in was
designed to spiritually transport the drinker from the general hustle
and bustle of life to a place of quiet serenity. (Today, we
commonly refer to this as “going to your happy place.”)
Finally, after centuries of history, our Tea Master decided to combine
the rich flavours of green tea and natural peppermint to
create a tea all but guaranteed to transport you to your happy place
from the first sip.
Smooth, astringent and loaded with
aromatic layers of mint, Peppermint Matcha is the sort of magical
beverage that comes around once in a lifetime. Brew a cup
and lift your spirits high.
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Brewing
Instructions
Brewing
Matcha powdered
tea is very different than steeping the leaves. You should have at
least one
special tool, a bamboo whisk called a chasen. Start with boiling water
and two
cups.
1)
Pour boiling water i
one of the cups.
2)
Measure Matcha into
the other cup. Use special Matcha tea spoon or half teaspoon.
3)
Pour 3 oz water from
the cup into the Matcha cup.
4)
Whisk the Matcha with
the water until foam is formed.
Matcha
is a fine powder
made from tea leaves. The powdered leaf doesn't dissolve in the water,
but is
suspended in the liquid. Consequently, it is important to enjoy this
drink
before the tea powder settles to the bottom of the cup.
Traditionally,
this tea is
taken without sugar, honey, or milk and consumed in silence and peace.
You
can also add Matcha
powder to your lattes, smoothies, ice cream, muffins, and any food you
would
like to augment with its unique and beneficial nutrients and beautiful
green
color.