{"product_id":"ceremonial-matcha-grade-a","title":"Matcha, Japanese Ceremonial Grade-A","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Japanese Ceremonial Grade-A Matcha is the highest grade of ceremonial matcha available, sourced from the Yame Region of Japan. The leaves are carefully selected from the first harvest of the season and stone-ground into a silky, vibrant emerald green powder using traditional methods perfected over centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike steeped green tea, matcha delivers the whole leaf in every cup. That means more antioxidants, more L-theanine, and a richer flavor in every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a naturally sweet umami base with layers of vegetal notes, subtle nuttiness, and a hint of pleasant astringency. The aroma is fresh and grassy, and the color is a striking, vivid green. When whisked properly, it produces a smooth, frothy cup that reveals new flavor notes with each sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Better Alternative to Coffee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha delivers calm, focused energy without the jitters or crash. The combination of caffeine and L-theanine provides sustained alertness and mental clarity that lasts longer than a typical cup of coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Prepare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional matcha:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 1 tsp of matcha to a matcha bowl. Pour about 2 oz of hot water (just below boiling). Whisk vigorously in a \"W\" motion with a bamboo whisk until frothy and smooth, then add 6 oz more water and whisk to combine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatcha latte:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whisk 1 tsp of matcha with 2 oz of hot water to form a smooth paste. Add your favorite milk (almond, oat, coconut, or dairy) and sweetener to taste. Whisk until combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: When you first open the tin, a small puff of matcha may escape when the inner lid pops open. That's proof of the air-tight seal. Use the outer lid between uses to maintain freshness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade-A Japanese Matcha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Grown in Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% first harvest leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShade-grown for roughly 20 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOku Midori and Yabukita tea leaf cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone-mill ground in the traditional method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo sweeteners, preservatives, or coloring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTin 20g (0.7 oz) ~ 26 servings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifestyle-Friendly: Vegan, Paleo, Keto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Does not include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.mom\/products\/matcha-bowl-ceremonial\" title=\"matcha bowl\"\u003ebowl\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.mom\/products\/bamboo-matcha-whisk\" title=\"matcha whisk\"\u003ewhisk\u003c\/a\u003e pictured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eceremonial grade-A matcha green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.mom\/products\/organic-matcha-tea\" title=\"organic matcha\"\u003eOrganic Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e or quality \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.mom\/collections\/matcha\"\u003eMatcha Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn \u003ca title=\"How to Make Matcha\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.mom\/pages\/how-to-make-matcha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehow to make matcha\u003c\/a\u003e using traditional ceremonial matcha tools, or simply whisk or blend the matcha into hot or cold water, using any standard kitchen tools, and enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Tea Spot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11938022195236,"sku":"9-049-A","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/4424\/6052\/products\/ceremonial-grade-japanese-matcha-x2-xa.jpg?v=1743101184","url":"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.mom\/products\/ceremonial-matcha-grade-a","provider":"The Tea Spot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}