Preparing matcha

Matcha: a precious green tea

Matcha is a precious green tea made from "tencha", a lightly roasted umber tea from which only the softest part of the leaves has been kept. It is processed into a fine powder using stone millstones. This traditional method preserves the intense green color and rich amino acid content of the leaves, giving this tea its mild, flavorful aromas.

Utensils for preparing our organic matcha teas

Traditionally part of the Japanese Chanoyu tea ceremony, matcha is a smooth liquor with multiple benefits for body and mind. Its antioxidant and theine content makes it a natural stimulant that promotes concentration and soothes the mind.

To prepare it, you'll need these traditional Japanese utensils:

• Chasen (bamboo whisk): Before use, moisten with hot water to soften.
• Cha-shaku (measuring spoon): use the cha-shaku to measure out two full doses to obtain the right proportion of matcha for 8 cl of water;
• Chawan (traditional bowl): the matcha bowl is an enamelled bowl with specific thick rims, and can be of different shapes and colors. They are specially designed for preparing matcha.