OMGTEA AA Grade Matcha is a mid-range, high quality tea. Real matcha comes from Japan and is made from the finest shade-grown leaves stone-ground to a fine powder. OMGTea AA is made with a combination of leaves from the first and second harvest and ground with a traditional granite stone mill, a process that takes more than an hour to grind 30 grams. This process makes the high quality matcha fine and silky to touch, with particle sizes that are only 5-10 microns. This process makes the high quality matcha fine and silky to touch, with particle sizes that are only 5-10 microns.Quality matcha green tea naturally contains L-Theanine and caffeine which have the dual effects of calming and relaxing the mind, while giving your metabolism a healthy kick start which will give you an all-natural energy boost. Not only that but when combined with healthy and regular exercise a good cup of green tea increases thermogenesis - the rate at which your body burns calories. This award-winning, high quality matcha can be enjoyed straight as tea and is perfect for matcha lovers who enjoy their matcha as a latte or smoothie. Can also be used for baking, making delicious matcha ice cream and exquisite chocolates.Characteristics: With a fruity flavour, delicately bitter yet smooth, sweet with a hint of umami. Beautiful green colour and fragrance. Vegan friendly and gluten free. Very fine texture means that it is prone to lumps, but this is a sign of quality! Simply put the matcha through a tea strainer before to remove any lumps. Directions For UsePlace 1/2 heaped teaspoon of matcha into a tea strainer over a mug or bowl to remove any lumps. Add a few drops of 80°C water and mix to create a paste. Fill with more 80°C water or milk and whisk until frothy and smooth.
