Aiya - Matcha Cermonial Grade Tea - 100 Gram(s)

Aiya - Matcha Cermonial Grade Tea - 100 Gram(s) (3.5 oz.)Aiya Matcha Cermonial Grade Tea is their most popular grade of Matcha, this Ceremonial Grade offers a beautiful jade green color and a mild, natural sweetness. The slight Matcha astringency (from tea catechins) perfectly balances the sweetness (from L-theanine amino acids), making it ideal for Usu-cha, or thin style tea. We call it our “ceremonial” grade because the quality is high enough for formal Japanese tea ceremonies. All of Aiya’s Matcha is produced in the Nisho region of Aichi prefecture, Japan, where the finest Matcha has been grown for over 800 years.   What is Matcha Green Tea?  Matcha is a shade-grown all natural, powdered Japanese green tea made from the finest tea leaves. Extremely high in antioxidants, amino acids, and other nutrients, it has been the focal point of Zen- Buddhist Monks for over 800 years as a revered form of art, instrument for meditation, and ingredient to health. Matcha is one of