Frequently Asked Question

1. What makes our Matcha different? This Matcha powder was selected after months of serving and receiving feedback from thousands of customers at our locations. The right ceremonial Matcha does not only taste delicious, it must also be finely ground and smooth enough for clumps to dissolve quickly and efficiently. The Matcha tea that we use is only of Japanese premium quality and ceremonial grade and was grown in regions of Japan not affected by radiation.
2. I mainly drink Matcha as a tea, what grade of Matcha should I be using? If you are seeking a "tea-ceremony" flavor and quality, be careful to avoid culinary grade matcha powder. The difference between low quality and high quality Matcha in color, aroma, and taste is drastic.
3. I mainly drink Matcha as a latte, should I be choosing "ceremonial" or "culinary" grade? We highly recommend using Ceremonial grade when making a latte for two reasons: First, the milk (dairy or non-dairy) and the sweetener added to a ceremonial matcha will be complementing its flavor, while in case of culinary Matcha they will be used mainly to hide the astringent and grass-like flavor. Second, with ceremonial matcha you will need significantly less milk and less (or no) sweetener to create a delicious beverage, which will translate into lower overall calorie content, and this is of particular importance to those consuming Matcha as part of a healthy lifestyle dedicated to weight loss and an overall well-being.
4. I mainly use Matcha to create food items, is this Matcha suitable? There is a misconception that only low quality Matcha is used to create food items. We highly recommend choosing ceremonial Matcha with desserts that are made with little (or no) heat and have low sugar content. We also recommend ceremonial Matcha when used in yogurt bowls and smoothie bowls that have low overall sugar content and ingredients that allow the Matcha flavor to "shine".
5. Has this Matcha been tested for radiation and lead? Yes, we test for contamination. Radioactive cesium (Cs-134 and Cs-137) is not detected in our Matcha, and lead level is < 0.5 PPM.
6. How is Matcha caffeine different than that in coffee? Caffeine in Matcha tea, while significantly less than what's in a cup of coffee, will provide energy that is known to last at least 2 hours and as long as 4-6 hours. Compared to coffee, the caffeine in Matcha tea powder is believed to be absorbed slowly which reduces the likelihood of caffeine spike, jitters or crash. Matcha is rich in L-Theanine, which is believed to act as a natural relaxant, that together with caffeine, may produce a "calming focus".
7. What is the shelf life of Matcha? Matcha should be consumed within 12-14 months from grinding, assuming it was properly stored in a cool and dark environment away from heat, light, and humidity. Once package is opened, it should be consumed within 1-2 months while continued to be stored properly (preferably by refrigeration).
8. What is the company's policy when setting the expiration date? We set the expiration date 12 months from time of grinding. While Matcha does not "go bad" after 12 months, the quality and flavor are expected to change even with proper storage.

Please read before purchase

• We recommend that you purchase a (30g) tin before purchasing a (100g) bag.
• Although this bag is supposed to have 100 servings (based on weight), most people will find themselves going through the bag after making 50-75 beverages.
• Please store in a cool and dark environment, and keep the bag tightly sealed in fridge after opening it.
• We allow this product to sell out intermittently, and that is to ensure that our inventory is always fresh. We encourage you to pre-order or click “notify when available” if the product is sold out.