Jade Leaf Organic Ceremonial Matcha Single Serve Sticks - 7/Bag

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With these Jade Leaf organic ceremonial matcha single serve sticks, offering deliciously traditional, high quality matcha to customers on the go has never been easier. Artisanally made from shade-grown, first flush tencha tea leaves of the Okumidori, Kanayamidori, Sayamakaori, Samidori, and Yabukita cultivars that are harvested on partner farms in the Uji and Kagoshima regions of Japan, this ceremonial-grade matcha is hand selected for the highest quality. Authentic first flush ceremonial matcha is made from ground tencha tea leaves that are hand-plucked off the top of a shade-grown green tea plant during Japan's first harvest, or ichibancha (translating to "first tea"), of the year. The most sought-after harvest, these young leaves are the highest quality, most nutrient-dense leaves, and typically contain 3 times more of the naturally-occurring L-theanine, an amino acid known for improving cognitive performance, than subsequent harvests. Vitally important to the matcha's taste, quality, and health benefits, the leaves are shade-grown for the last 25-30 days of their growing cycle to reduce the amount of direct sunlight on the plant. This process limits photosynthesis, thus boosting levels of chlorophyll, antioxidants, and L-theanine.

Once harvested, the tencha leaves are steamed, de-veined, de-stemmed, dried, and slowly stone ground into a powder to preserve the tea's delicate yet complex taste. These artisanal growing, harvesting, and grinding methods all ensure you are getting the highest quality of authentic Japanese ceremonial matcha that has no resulting bitterness, graininess, or dullness in color. This matcha powder delivers a vibrant green color, a smooth, creamy mouthfeel, and a balanced, well-rounded flavor, with vegetal, earthy notes from the Uji region and a refreshing, light sweetness from the Kagoshima region. Because of its higher levels of L-theanine, which is naturally sweet, this ceremonial matcha tea has a sweeter taste than culinary-grade matcha and is perfect for sipping.

Because it contains only pure, all-natural matcha with no additives, sugars, or sweeteners, this ceremonial-grade product makes no compromises on quality. Packaged in single-serve sticks, this product makes it easier than ever to offer authentic, high quality matcha in a convenient format for your busy customers on the go. Each stick contains enough matcha powder to create 1 matcha shot. Because this product is ceremonial-grade, it's suitable for traditional matcha preparation where the matcha is simply whisked with hot water. You can also invite customers to mix their matcha powder with cold water to make iced matcha, milk or plant-based milk to make lattes, or juice to make smoothies. The convenient and versatile format of this ceremonial matcha stick makes it a value-added addition to your luxury cafe, upscale hotel, or gourmet restaurant. Your busy customers are sure to appreciate how easy this product makes it to get their daily matcha fix!

When Jade Leaf began in 2014, most companies selling matcha to the US market were either adding an exorbitant luxury markup to their products or trying to pass off cheaply made green tea powders as traditional matcha. Jade Leaf knew they could do better! Representing the Kizuna Tea Collective, a group of small, family-owned Japanese farms, Jade Leaf was founded on the promise to deliver premium quality product at fair market prices. By sourcing their tea directly from artisan partner farms, Jade Leaf is able to offer the highest quality products at the best prices, even providing rare and exceptional products with each harvest. Don't settle for anything less than the best; trust Jade Leaf to supply your establishment with the finest matcha and teas that your discerning customers are sure to love!