Matcha – A green treasure from Japan

Do you sometimes feel like your everyday life is lacking a touch of elegance and freshness? You reach for the same drinks every morning, but they no longer bring variety – everything seems monotonous and uninspired. Perhaps you're longing for something new to enrich your day with a special flavor, but the search for something truly unique can be tiring. Matcha could be exactly what you're looking for. Get to know this traditional green tea, captivating with its origins and flavor.

The origin and tradition of Matcha

Matcha originates from Japan, where it has been cultivated and prized for over 800 years, particularly in the Uji region, known for its high-quality teas. Matcha is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, which are cultivated specifically for matcha. The tea plants are shaded for a few weeks before harvest to increase the chlorophyll content and intensify the flavor. After harvesting, the leaves are steamed, dried, and ground into a fine powder—a laborious process that gives matcha its unique quality. Matcha is deeply rooted in the Japanese tea ceremony, where it is considered a symbol of mindfulness and harmony.

Fascinating facts about Matcha

Matcha has several impressive properties that make it special: Intense flavor: Matcha has a rich, umami aroma with a fresh, slightly tart note reminiscent of green meadows – a taste that is both invigorating and calming. Cultural significance: In the Japanese tea ceremony, known as "chanoyu," matcha is frothed with a bamboo whisk (chasen) in a bowl (chawan) – a ritual that promotes mindfulness and respect. Natural ingredients: Matcha naturally contains chlorophyll, which is responsible for its vibrant green color, as well as caffeine and L-theanine, which make it an interesting dietary ingredient. Complex production: To produce 30 grams of matcha, tea leaves are ground for about an hour – a slow process that ensures the powder retains its fine texture and quality.

Matcha in Matcha Sipp & Masala Sipp

Our "Matcha Sipp" and "Masala Sipp" products make it easy to incorporate chaga into your daily routine: Matcha Sipp: A refreshing blend with matcha and chaga, with a captivating green note. Masala Sipp: A spicy blend with chaga that brings warmth and aroma to your day. Simply mix one serving (5 g) with 200 ml of water, stir, and enjoy.