Matcha
WHAT IS MATCHA? If you like green tea, you’re going to love matcha! Indeed, matcha is a concentrated powdered form of green tea that has been consumed for centuries in China and Japan. It’s also steadily been gaining in popularity over the last 10 or 20 years in our neck of the woods. So much so in fact, that matcha is now a regular menu item in tea and coffee houses throughout North America. Read more >
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Ginger Peach Tea from Stash Tea is the perfect blend of spicy and sweet. With all the fruity freshness of a peach combined with the powerful, lingering zest of ginger, Ginger Peach Tea is the perfect combination of matcha and green tea to give you an extra boost of caffeine. Stash Tea sources only the best ingredients from around the world and makes every tea bag from sustainable, unbleached na...
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Ginger Peach Tea from Stash Tea is the perfect blend of spicy and sweet. With all the fruity freshness of a peach combined with the powerful, lingering zest of ginger, Ginger Peach Tea is the perfect combination of matcha and green tea to give you an extra boost of caffeine. Stash Tea sources only the best ingredients from around the world and makes every tea bag from sustainable, unbleached na...
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Pomegranate Raspberry Tea from Stash Tea is a quenching blend of green tea, pomegranate, raspberries and matcha. The vibrant pink colour, unique aroma and flavour, Pomegranate Raspberry Tea is soon to be a fan favourite. This divine blend is equally delightful hot or iced. Stash Tea sources only the best ingredients from around the world and makes every tea bag from sustainable, unbleached natu...
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Pomegranate Raspberry Tea from Stash Tea is a quenching blend of green tea, pomegranate, raspberries and matcha. The vibrant pink colour, unique aroma and flavour, Pomegranate Raspberry Tea is soon to be a fan favourite. This divine blend is equally delightful hot or iced. Stash Tea sources only the best ingredients from around the world and makes every tea bag from sustainable, unbleached natu...
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The perfect set for making your Two Hills Tea Matcha Tea. To use the Bamboo Spoon measure half a teaspoon of Match powder into your cup, then add the hot water. Finally use the Bamboo Whisk until a small amount of foam appears, using the spoon for stirring when it settles. This Bamboo Whisk and Spoon Set elevate and perfect tea time. [SET]
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An excellent Matcha to use in lattes, frappes, ice cream, and smoothies. This matcha is harvested and produced from spring buds and tender young tea leaves. Two Hills Tea organic matcha tea plants are grown in partial sunlight (i.e. they are covered with a canopy) for a few weeks each spring, which boosts the amount of chlorophyll in the leaves, thereby increasing the concentration of anti-oxid...
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Find Your Chill with Two Hills Tea Blue Matcha Tea, steamed or chilled oat milk at home. Find Your Chill Blue Matcha Tea from Two Hills Tea is made from 100% micro-milled butterfly pea flower powder sourced from a sustainable, female-run community in rural Thailand, generously scented with bergamot. Sustainably and without the use of pesticides. Rest assured your tea is made with loving, exper...
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Two Hills Tea Organic Lion’s Mane + Matcha delivers the rich aromatic flavour and antioxidants of Matcha that we all love, plus the benefits of Lion’s Mane. Strong antioxidant powers means that matcha can help to prevent, and maybe even treat, age-related disorders. In addition, one cup of relatively weak matcha tea (2 teaspoons of powder) will contain nearly 10 times the catechins found in one...
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A delicious coconut flavoured matcha latte mix from Two Hills Tea is a perfect option for those who are new to matcha or prefer their drinks on the sweeter side. Combining their organic premium grade matcha with the sweet and rich flavour of organic coconut powder, Two Hills Tea Organic Matcha Coconut Latte Mix comes sweetened with organic sugar. To make the perfect cup, add 2 tablespoons latte...
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Combining their organic premium grade matcha with the sweet and rich flavour of organic coconut powder, Two Hills Tea Organic Matcha Coconut Latte Mix comes sweetened with organic sugar. A delicious coconut flavoured matcha latte mix from Two Hills Tea is a perfect option for those who are new to matcha or prefer their drinks on the sweeter side. To make the perfect cup, add 2 tablespoons latte...
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This delicious chai flavoured organic matcha chia mix from Two Hills Tea is a perfect option for those who are new to matcha or prefer their drinks on the sweeter side. It’s easy to make, simply add 2 tablespoons and one cup of milk (hot or iced) into a thermos or shaker bottle of your choosing. Shake for 15 seconds, serve and enjoy. This tea combines the rich Matcha flavour we all love with th...
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Two Hills Tea brings you the delightful mix of Organic Matcha and Chia in one tea. This tea combines the rich Matcha flavour we all love with the warm spices of Chia tea like ginger, star anise, cardamom and cinnamon. Two Hills Tea Organic Matcha Chia Tea comes sweetened with organic sugar. Simply add 2 tablespoons and one cup of milk (hot or iced) into a thermos or shaker bottle of your choosi...
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A classic blend of genmaicha and matcha teas, Matcha Toasted Rice has a savory, nutty flavor. Numi Tea blends sencha green tea with toasted rice to make Genmaicha, a traditional Japanese tea. The result is a smooth, rich brew with earthy depth and undertones of brightness. The organic sencha and matcha teas in this blend come from a single Verified Fair Labor™ farm in Zhejiang, China, where inv...
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A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO TEA OR COFFEE Organic Traditions Yerba Mate Mint Latte with Matcha and Probiotics is an instant coconut-based latte that blends together two traditional teas for a truly powerful drink. Organic Traditions has combined aromatic yerba mate form South America with refreshing premium matcha from Japan to provide long-lasting, jitter-free energy and incredi...
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Sproos Super Matcha Latte is a delicious blend of wild-caught marine collagen, MCT powder, organic coconut milk powder and organic ceremonial grade matcha powder. Formulated with high quality organic ceremonial grade matcha powder from Japan, wild-caught marine collagen sourced from North Atlantic fish plus MCT and organic coconut milk powder add a boost of healthy fats and creaminess. Matcha t...
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This deliciously aromatic, citrusy, sunny, and pleasant oil transforms Two Hills Tea blue matcha into an unbelievably fragrant treat. Is Two Hills Tea Blue Matcha Earl Grey really matcha? Well, no. Traditional green matcha is made from micro-milled green tea flakes, also known as tencha. Blue matcha, on the other hand, is made from 100% micro-milled butterfly pea flowers. The result is an ultra...
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If you want to try the coolest London Fog in town, try Two Hills Tea Blue Matcha London Fog with steamed or chilled oat milk at home. London Fog Matcha Tea from Two Hills Tea is made from 100% micro-milled butterfly pea flower powder sourced from a sustainable, female-run community in rural Thailand, generously scented with bergamot. Sustainably and without the use of pesticides. Rest assured y...
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A delicious, organic, culinary grade matcha meticulously crafted and packed at origin from Two Hills Tea. This matcha is grown on the hills of Hadong, on the southernmost part of the Korean Peninsula. This area has had a history of growing tea since the 9th century. Two Hills Tea Organic Hadong Matcha is made of single cultivar (Hadong native) tea trees, shaded using the ‘kabuse’ method, and ha...
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Enjoy Two Hills Tea Organic Hadong Matcha by adding 1tsp to your favourite latte or smoothie. Two Hills Tea Organic Hadong Matcha is made of single cultivar (Hadong native) tea trees, shaded using the ‘kabuse’ method, and harvested in late May to early June. Two Hills Tea finds that this matcha offers outstanding value for money compared to matcha from other origins (of a similar price). A deli...
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Two Hills Tea Organic Hadong Matcha is made of single cultivar (Hadong native) tea trees, shaded using the ‘kabuse’ method, and harvested in late May to early June. Two Hills Tea finds that this matcha offers outstanding value for money compared to matcha from other origins (of a similar price). A delicious, organic, culinary grade matcha meticulously crafted and packed at origin from Two Hills...
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What Is Matcha Tea?
If you like green tea, you’re going to love matcha! Indeed, matcha is a concentrated powdered form of green tea that has been consumed for centuries in China and Japan. It’s also steadily been gaining in popularity over the last 10 or 20 years in our neck of the woods. So much so in fact, that matcha is now a regular menu item in tea and coffee houses throughout North America. The name “matcha” itself is Japanese and roughly translates to “ground tea”, which aptly describes what matcha is – i.e. powdered tea from the leaves of the tea plant Camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub of the Theaceae family.
It’s important to note that tea leaves used to make matcha are grown specifically for this purpose and are subject to very distinct processing that produces more theanine and caffeine than regular Camellia sinensis leaves. Tencha tea leaves are typically grown and used to make matcha, which dictates that they be shaded for two weeks before harvesting to increase their chlorophyll content. This, in turn, greatly increases their nutrient content and provides a multitude of health benefits. After harvesting, the green tea leaves are steamed, dried, and ground into a fine powder we recognize as matcha.
Matcha is an integral part of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony and involves a very specific preparation, serving, and drinking ritual. The revered Japanese tea ceremony is steeped in spirituality, with Zen Buddhism being its primary influence.
Matcha Tea - Taste, Texture, Aroma
A high-quality Matcha should smell sweet and vegetal, thanks to the L-theanine amino acid that is preserved in the shade. Also, because, unlike many other teas, matcha contains the entire tea leaf, which results in a much more concentrated nutrient profile, but also a stronger more distinct flavour that many describe as slightly reminiscent of spinach or wheatgrass. But matcha has a much more complex flavour profile along with mellow vegetal grassy notes, gives off a naturally sweet nuttiness, pleasant bitterness, and a savoury aftertaste called umami, which is one of the reasons matcha is so irresistible.
Matcha tea comes in a range of grades which is determined based on its colour, texture, and quality – each having its distinct uses. The two main matcha tea grades are Ceremonial and Culinary, and in turn, these are divided into grades:
- Culinary: premium, cafe, ingredient, kitchen, and classic.
- Ceremonial: ceremonial blend, ceremonial, premium ceremonial.
If you’re looking for the authentic matcha experience, look for a ceremonial grade matcha tea.
Preparing a Perfect Cup of Matcha Tea
Making matcha tea, like making an expert cup of joe, requires a deft hand and a little patience.
To make a cup of matcha you can be proud of:
- Start by heating pure, filtered water to a warm 75-85°C (170-185°F) temperature
(Never use boiling water as this will bring out too much bitterness in your matcha).
- Pour about half a cup of hot water into a matcha bowl to warm it, then discard the water and dry the inside of the bowl.
- Measure out one teaspoon of sifted matcha powder into the warmed bowl.
- Add 1/4 cup of hot water to the powder.
- Use a tea whisk to mix the matcha into the water. Begin with a slow, back-and-forth stroke, then gradually agitate the mixture into a froth with quick strokes.
- Pour into your favourite mug and enjoy!
Matcha tea can be sweetened with sugar or honey and can be made into a decadent and satisfying latte, as well as can be served cold over ice. Matcha is also frequently added to baked goods such as cakes and cookies thanks to its characteristic colour and enviable flavour profile.
Active Compounds in Matcha Tea
Matcha is not only delicious but is also loaded with vitamins and antioxidants, and is well-known for its ability to improve mood and mental clarity. Matcha contains a range of impressive active compounds including:
- Caffeine – Matcha contains about 19–44 mg of caffeine per gram, versus coffee which contains around 96 mg of caffeine per 8-ounce cup, making it a nice, low caffeine alternative to a cuppa joe. Of course, moderate amounts of caffeine can be beneficial and are known to help stimulate mental alertness and physical energy. Caffeine also provides a slight, yet important bitterness to the flavour of matcha.
- Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) – is a potent antioxidant that clinical research has shown can reduce inflammation in the body. EGCG has also been shown to support healthy cardiovascular function and protect the brain. Thanks to its naturally bitter quality, EGCG, like caffeine, is responsible for matcha’s slight bitterness.
- Kaempferol, Quercetin, and Myricetin – are three powerful antioxidants that have been shown to help protect the body against free radicals. They are also helpful to support the body’s inherent inflammatory response, and well as to promote healthy immune function.
- Saponins – plant-derived organic chemicals that have a foamy quality when agitated in water.
- Saponins support our body’s natural responses to inflammation and infections (immunity) and contribute astringency and bitterness to matcha tea.
- Theanine – is a natural amino acid, and is in large part responsible for matcha tea’s flavour profile. L-theanine is frequently used to improve mental function, as well as to help temper symptoms of stress and anxiety.
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