Ceremonial Grade Matcha Tea

Below the ceremonial grade is usucha or thin tea which offers a strong balance of premium characteristics color aroma effects while being lower cost and with a marginal range of bitter notes.

Ceremonial grade matcha tea.

This sharper taste can be preferred by some though is traditionally considered unfit for ceremony. Ceremonial grade matcha ceremonial matcha is an inseparable part of tea ceremonies. This ensures that pure matcha drinkers consume almost 10 times more green tea anti oxidants vitamins minerals and fibers. Because of the purity and taste profile of this grade mixing it with smoothies or baking with it is counterproductive.

The youngest tea leaves are picked and used to make this matcha because they have the maximum amount of chlorophyll in them. It is made from the young tea leaves with veins and stems wholly removed which makes matcha suitable as an alternative to traditional tea with a thick and bright green color. Ceremonial grade this grade of matcha tea is grown for the express purpose of drinking. This premium grade is vibrant green in color with a very delicate taste and extremely fine texture.

Our premium ceremonial grade matcha is stone ground in the ancient way to produce the finest quality matcha. Ceremonial grade is picked by hand and tends to yield a sweeter tasting tea says michelle puyane co founder of chalait. Sipped for centuries in the traditional japanese tea ceremony ceremonial grade matcha is the highest quality green tea powder available. Ceremonial grade matcha suited for traditional preparation where matcha is simply whisked with hot water 100 usda organic matcha green tea powder all natural nothing added naturally gluten free and vegan.

Ceremonial grade matcha is made from the youngest tea leaves with the stems and veins entirely removed. It is to be consumed plain without sweeteners or additional ingredients. Ceremonial grade matcha is a high quality green tea powder that comes with a vibrant premium grade in color has a delicate taste and incredible fine texture. What once started as a traditional cup of ceremonial tea has now become a cross cultural phenomenon.

So over time people reserved their exceptional difficult to produce teas for koicha preparation. Unlike regular green tea leaves which are removed when brewed matcha is whisked with water and consumed entirely. Tencha the name of the tea leaves that become matcha is ideally stone ground to reduce heat and friction which prevents bitterness. One usually drinks usucha which means thin tea ceremonial grade matcha is meant to only be mixed with water.