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Exposure to sunlight decreases this component and increases catechins causing the leaf to become more astringent and bitter. In general, tea leaves that have more umami are considered higher in grade, this is why we chose the highest grade: Ceremonial Grade Matcha.

Only the topmost, youngest pair of leaves on the very top of the tea plants are handpicked to produce premium matcha in a laborious method called Niyou Tsumi (two leaf picking), making it electric green in color.

Once handpicked, they are de-stemmed, de-veined and then steamed to preserve the color and nutrients, and to stop the enzymatic action within the leaves, then thoroughly dried with heated blowers.

Before it even gets to powder, matcha is sorted for grade (with the youngest, greenest, most tender leaves earning the highest marks) which is ours!

The leaves that make it through the rigorous process of destemming and deveining are called tencha and of course the quality of tencha varies widely.

As a powerful adaptogen, ashwagandha enhances the body’s resilience to stress by improving cell-mediated immunity. It also possesses potent antioxidant properties that help protect against cellular damage caused by free radicals. Combined with Matcha, you’ll have a blissful sensation working throughout your body.

Reishi mushroom, native to Japan and China can enhance immune function through its effects on white blood cells. Blended with matcha, this adaptogen works for you in the best ways.

Benefits of Lion’s Mane are primarily fighting off inflammation. Lion’s mane may help digestive health by fighting off inflammation and the mushroom may also encourage growth of good bacteria in the gut which boosts immune function.

Not only is Monk Fruit a natural sweetener, but it also carries a long history of anti-inflammatory properties. Monk Fruit has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries as the fruits mogrosides keep blood sugar levels stable.

Coconut is highly nutritious; it contains several important minerals and some B vitamins. The powder is made by grating or shaving the meat of the coconut and grinding to a powder.

Matcha will give you the rest of those antioxidants such as Vitamin A, C, E, K and our here amino acid, L’theanine.

Complimentary sieve with your monthly subscription. This compact sifter fits over just about every bowl or cup. We also include a sustainable bag so that it’s easy for you to travel with your teaware.

Simply place over your bowl or cup and with the back of your bamboo scooper (chashaku) begin to sift the powder breaking up any clumps.

It’s quite common to find small clumps have formed in your matcha powder tin. Natural static electricity, moisture, and the powder’s own weight when it is left to sit for long periods of time may case clumps.

These clumps truly make it difficult for your matcha to be whisked properly and the taste smooth.

Takes 2 seconds, we promise.