Drinking Grade Matcha Green Tea

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Our ZenMatcha “drinking” grade of matcha is a medium grade of matcha tea that represents excellent value for everyday use.  The leaves used to make this grade of matcha, are slightly larger than the “premium” grade and therefore impart a slightly “fuller” feeling in the mouth when consumed.  The leaves are harvested from slightly lower down on the tea plant, however they undergo the same “shading” process as the “premium” ZenMatcha, resulting in vibrant green leaves. The leaves are then processed using the same careful method of hand picking, de-stemming, sorting and steaming to preserve freshness.  This fine “drinking” matcha is an incredible value for everyday use…it can be mixed alone with water, or used with milk etc. for lattes or smoothies.  For true “matcha-heads” that consume large amounts of matcha on a daily basis, this is the very best value.

This “drinking” grade of matcha contains slightly less l-theanine than the “premium” grade, resulting in decreased sweetness. However it contains slightly more catechins, which are the powerful anti-oxidants found in green tea.  Catechins are slightly bitter, creating a unique taste profile for this grade of tea.  The bitterness due to the catechins is finely balance by the sweet taste of l-theanine, resulting in a refreshing and vibrant flavor!

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