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Japanese Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder (Culinary Grade). Tea Produced in Japan, Uji, Kyoto. Use for Cooking, Baking, Smoothie Making and with Milk. Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly
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Characteristics
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Made in Japan
Matcha is a very precious Japanese green tea. Grown in Japan, it appears as a fine and fragrant powder. The best and most valuable Matcha comes from the city of Uji in the southern outskirts of the prefecture of Kyoto. The climatic conditions of these areas are optimal for the production of Matcha.
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Culinary Grade Matcha
Matcha tea represents the essence of green tea. Traditionally used in Japan. The green tea leaves are protected from the sun's rays for 20 days before being harvested. This method keeps the levels of Theanine and chlorophyll in the tea intact and high.
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Organic Matcha
100% Pure and Organic. Without the use of pesticides and unnatural chemical fertilizers that are not helpful for the body and health. Produced in Japan and certified Organic in Italy by control bodies authorized by the Ministry of Agricultural Policies.
Culinary Grade Matcha Tea
Ideal for desserts and smoothies
Matcha Culinary Grade
Matcha tea represents the essence of green tea. Traditionally used in Japan, it stands out from other green teas for its bright green color. The green tea leaves are protected from the sun's rays for 20 days before being harvested. This method keeps the levels of Theanine and chlorophyll in the tea intact and high.
FAQ
Useful Information
What grade of Matcha is yours?
What grade of Matcha is yours?
Ours is a Culinary Grade, intended to be prepared as a drinking tea or added to Beverages such as smoothies and milk or as an ingredient in Cooking recipes.
How is it prepared?
How is it prepared?
The preparation of traditional Matcha consists of adding 80 ml of water at a temperature between 60° and 75° (not boiling temperature) and 1 portion (1g) of Matcha. Shake quickly using a traditional Matcha Whisk or a normal kitchen whisk.
Preparation in desserts and smoothies
Preparation in desserts and smoothies
Mix Matcha tea powder into your smoothies, milk or baked goods. It is recommended to use up to two servings per day (about one teaspoon total). It is also great when mixed with other flavors such as vanilla, cinnamon and white chocolate.
Does it contain caffeine?
Does it contain caffeine?
Yes, each serving (1g) contains approximately 30mg of caffeine, equivalent to 1/3 of a cup of coffee. Matcha also contains Theanine, which has a calming effect and reduces the effects of caffeine.
What is the difference between Premium Grade, Culinary Grade and Ceremonial Grade?
What is the difference between Premium Grade, Culinary Grade and Ceremonial Grade?
Culinary grade (lower quality) is used in recipes and as an ingredient in cooking, Premium Matcha is lower quality than Ceremonial, but is still a great alternative to Ceremonial Matcha and is ideal for adding to milk, yogurt, smoothies or in cooking. Finally, Ceremonial grade, the most prized, is intended to be traditionally prepared as a drinking tea and comes from first-harvest leaves finely stone ground.
From Japanese organic crops
The quality of Matcha green tea varies and also depends on the type of plantation used for cultivation. The main plantation varieties are: Yabukita, Okumidori, Samudori and Asahi.
Yabukita is certainly the main plantation variety from which the finest and best Matcha tea is obtained.
NaturaleBio Matcha Tea comes from Yakubita plantations .
Hilly and mountainous areas are ideal for growing an excellent quality of Matcha. Matcha tea is harvested around mid-May, but 15-20 days before, Japanese growers protect the plantations from the sun. In ancient times, they used straw, but today black curtains are used to protect the plantation from the sun's rays. This cultivation method preserves all the properties of Matcha tea intact and unaltered. Protecting the tea leaves from the sun means maintaining high levels of chlorophyll and theanine, this process is essential to preserve the beneficial properties of tea.
Matcha Tea Recipes Culinary
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Matcha Green Tea Cookies
Preparation time: ~30 min
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of matcha green tea and 250 ml of water
- sugar to taste
- Savoiardi to taste
- 4 eggs
- 110 grams of sugar
- 500 grams of mascarpone
- Matcha tea to taste
Preparation
Put the water in a saucepan to heat. Put the matcha green tea and sugar in a deep dish and add the hot water. Dip the ladyfingers in the matcha tea. Mix the egg yolks with the sugar, then slowly incorporate the mascarpone. In another bowl, beat the egg whites and incorporate them into the cream until you get a smooth and creamy mixture. Add the tea powder. Cover the base of a baking dish with the cream then create a first layer with the ladyfingers soaked in the green tea. Cover with a layer of cream and continue alternating ladyfingers and cream. Sprinkle a small amount of matcha green tea on the tiramisu. Let it rest in the fridge before serving. You can use a baking dish or make convenient single portions. You can also use other types of biscuits soaked in Matcha green tea .
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Matcha Green Tea Tiramisu
Preparation time: ~60 min
Delicious to dunk in tea, but they are also excellent in milk. For a rich and nutritious breakfast or for a relaxing afternoon snack. Serve them with a light dusting of powdered sugar on top to make them even more beautiful!
Ingredients
- 215 g of 00 flour
- 150 g of butter
- 100 g of icing sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1.5 tablespoon of Matcha tea powder
- 1 pinch of salt
Preparation
Sift the flour together with the icing sugar and the Matcha green tea. Add the egg yolks, the butter in pieces and a pinch of salt and knead until the mixture is smooth. Form a loaf, wrap it in cling film and place in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Turn on the oven. Take out the dough and roll it out with the help of a rolling pin (about 1 cm thick). Make some biscuits using the cutters you like the most! Arrange the biscuits on a baking tray with baking paper. Bake in the oven at 180° for about 15 minutes.
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Matcha Latte
Preparation time: ~5 min
To enjoy a perfect matcha latte you will need to get some traditional Japanese tools: Chashaku: a thin bamboo spoon collects the right amount (1g) of matcha tea for a cup. Chasen: a large and squat whisk made of bamboo, ideal for mixing the tea powder evenly without altering its taste. If you don't have them, you can easily use a simple kitchen whisk or a milk frother.
Ingredients
- 250ml of milk
- 1g Matcha (one teaspoon)
- sugar (to taste)
Preparation
Heat the milk (but don't boil it!). Pour the matcha with the help of the Chashaku into a nice large cup and add the sugar. Add a couple of spoons of hot water (40ml) mixing very well with the help of the Chasen. When you have obtained a creamy mixture without lumps pour in the milk. NB Alternatively you can use cold milk and add some ice cubes before serving .