Jade Leaf - Organic Japanese Matcha Green Tea Powder, Ingredient Grade (8.8 Ounce)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

This is our Basic Culinary Grade Matcha. Sourced from third harvest tea leaves, this grade is our most cost effective. Astringent in flavor but still rich in nutrients, it's great for supplements and commercial food production. Many customers also use this grade in smoothies and baked goods.

Simple: Culinary grade is meant for mixing into recipes as an ingredient, while Ceremonial grade is meant to be prepared traditionally as a tea (just mixed with hot water and whisked). Culinary grade is more affordable for day to day use, making it easy to fit the health benefits of Matcha into your diet.

Yes, each half-teaspoon (1g) serving contains roughly 34mg of caffeine, about 1/3 a cup of coffee. However, Matcha also contains L-Theanine, which has a calming and leveling affect, so it doesn't make you feel jittery or wired like coffee does.

- Boosts metabolism and helps burns calories
- Calms and relaxes you from stress or anxiety
- Rich in antioxidants (137x the amount in conventional green tea!)

Yes! Many of our customers make a healthy facial mask using our Culinary Grade, by mixing it with just a bit of water to form a paste.

Our Matcha is grown by Nagata Chaen, a single estate, organically focused family farm near the city of Uji in Kyoto, Japan.

If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase for any reason, just email us and we'll refund your order in full, no questions asked.