Replantea Organic Matcha Ceremonial Japanese Tea, 50 g

Matcha tea has become very popular in recent years due to its proven health benefits and refreshing taste full of personality. Research in recent years has shown that matcha tea contains up to 10 times more antioxidants than conventional green tea. Antioxidants help prevent cellular and genetic damage by neutralising unstable molecules known as free radicals. Matcha also boosts metabolism and helps reduce cholesterol levels when consumed regularly.

Origin of Organic Matcha Tea

Matcha is a green tea finely ground to a powder used in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. In the 12th century, when the monk Eisai introduced tea to Japan, it was customary in China to grind the tea leaves and then whisk them in a bowl. This method of preparation, later abandoned by the Chinese, was adopted by the Japanese, who integrated it into the Chanoyu ritual.

How to use it

To prepare matcha tea properly, you will need three essential utensils: a chawan (Japanese tea bowl), a chasen (bamboo matcha whisk) and a chashaku (bamboo measuring spoon).

Heat the chawan and chasen with very hot water. Wait about 30 seconds, discard the water and carefully clean the chawan.
Add two tablespoons with the chashaku, about 1g, to the bowl, we recommend sieving it with the help of a sieve so that no lumps form when whisking.
Pour 60 ml of water over the matcha powder at about 75°C and whisk the tea with the chasen until it is dissolved and frothy.
You can drink the matcha tea already if you want it concentrated, add more water if you prefer it smoother, or add 190ml of hot milk and whisk again to make a matcha latte.