Matcha Green Tea Powder

Matcha is exceptionally high in catechins, a specific type of natural phenol and antioxidant. The most abundant and powerful catechin found in matcha is Epigallocatechin gallate, commonly known as EGCG. Because matcha involves consuming the entire ground leaf, it provides a significantly higher concentration of EGCG than steeped green tea.

To produce matcha, the tea plants are shaded from direct sunlight for several weeks before harvest. This shading process increases chlorophyll production, giving the leaves their vibrant green color and boosting amino acid content. After harvesting, the leaves are steamed, dried, and stone-ground into a very fine powder.

Yes, matcha contains a relatively high amount of caffeine compared to other teas because you are consuming the whole tea leaf. A typical serving can contain around 35 to 70 milligrams of caffeine per cup. This is often balanced by the presence of L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes a state of calm alertness without the jittery crash associated with coffee.

The highest quality ceremonial grade matcha is primarily sourced from Japan. Regions like Uji in Kyoto, Nishio in Aichi, and Shizuoka are famous for their historical tea cultivation and meticulous processing techniques. Japanese tea masters traditionally use this grade for Chanoyu, the traditional Japanese tea ceremony.