Description
- Rishi Tea - Matcha Organic Green Tea - 12 Packets (0.63 oz / 18 g each) Rishi Tea Matacha Oragnic Green Tea has a vividly rich, bold flavor with uplifting energy for hours of mental clarity and focus. Rishi Tea Matcha Organic Green Tea is 100% pure green tea without the added extracts, colorants, sweeteners or flavoring agents found in most instant tea products. Rishi tea Match Organic Green Tea comes in packets for natural energy on the go! 100% Pure Tea USDA Organic 10 Packets The Story of Matcha Matcha is a traditional Japanese green tea powder produced by stone-milling a shade-grown green tea called tencha into a fine powder. The quality of matcha greatly depends on the tea bush cultivar, shading technique and picking standard used to produce tencha. Matcha has a rich cultural tradition as the tea prepared and revered during chanoyu–the mindful, artistic, Zen-inspired Japanese Tea Ceremony. Matcha is unique among teas in that when we drink matcha, we consume fresh green tea leaf itself, ground and whisked up into an energizing, refreshing bowl... Today, matcha is enjoyed in both a popular form (as a sort of uplifting "tea espresso") as well as artistic form (through the continued practice of chanoyu). "Ceremonial" grades (for drinking) are distinct from "Culinary" grades (for matcha lattes, confections, desserts, etc). History & Tradition Although tea first arrived in Japan in the 9th century, it was not until the early Kamakura period in the 12th century that tea culture flourished in Japan, when the Zen Buddhist monk named Eisai traveled to China and brought back the Song dynasty custom of drinking powdered, bamboo-whisked tea. Matcha first became popular amongst the political elite, Zen practitioners, and the samurai warrior class until the 15th century, when a series of influential tea masters refined the tradition of chanoyu into the more humble, reverential ceremony enjoyed by people of all classes. Among the tea masters, Sen no Rikyu was especially influential in formally codifying the rituals, wares, and practice of chanoyu. Tencha Tencha is harvested just once per year between May and June, and is grown almost exclusively to make matcha. Tencha tea bushes are shaded for 3–5 weeks prior to harvest using a traditional frame-and-thatch technique known as tana, which blocks 70-85% of the sun's energy from reaching the tea bushes. Shading inhibits photosynthesis in the tea plant, boosting chlorophyll levels and creating a deep green leaf color. The tea bush draws up nutrients stored in its roots and grows wide, thin, tender tea leaves in a struggle to gather more light. These plant adaptations all result in boosted levels of natural plant sugars, amino acids and caffeine, along with decreased levels of catechins, giving high quality matcha its distinctively sweet, umami-rich flavor with a creamy texture and low bitterness. While common, mass-market grades of tencha are harvested by machine, the best grades of tencha with the most tender, sweet flavor are harvested by scissor or hand plucking. Granite Stone-Milling The highest quality matchas are milled using traditional granite stone wheels. Stone-milling tencha into matcha results in a richer, smoother, creamier matcha than the more common ball-milling technique. The speed at which tencha is stone-ground plays an important role in the flavor and color of the finished matcha powder. Slower grinding speeds reduce the friction and heat applied to the tencha leaf, helping preserve its vivid green color and fresh flavor, whereas faster grinding speeds can "toast" the tencha leaf and cause its bright color to fade to a greenish yellow. Frequently Asked Questions What is the proper way to store tea? Please keep teas in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odors. The black bags in which Rishi Tea packages their tea is perfect for storage as they keep light out and can be resealed. What kind of water should be used to brew tea? Even the best tea will only
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- Size/Form 12 Packet
Suggested Use: Take the energy of pure green tea with you wherever you go Take a sip from a 16.9 fl oz bottle. This will allow for some room to shake the green tea. Add Green Tea Power Packet Shake vigorously to mix and enjoy the goodness of green tea INGREDIENTS Rishi Tea - Matcha Organic Green Tea - 12 Packets Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 packet (2g) Amount Per Serving %DV Calories 10 Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 0mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 1g 0% Fiber 1g 4% Sugars 0g Protein 1g Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 6% Calcium 2% Iron 2% Other Ingredients: Organic green tea.
