100% Premium Japanese Matcha. This shade-grown tea from the tencha leaf is deveined then stone ground into a fine powder. This bright green powder is whipped into water that is heated to just before boiling resulting in a smooth, vegetal sweetness with no astringency. • Flavor Profile: This matcha powder is from Japanese tencha leaves and is pure and smooth, making for a delicate sweet cup of green goodness! • Matcha Green Tea: Learn why matcha green tea is the star of the Japanese tea ceremony with a tea from our matcha collection. We take great pride in offering only the best matcha green tea powder for your drinking pleasure. • Preparation Instructions: Fill the kettle with fresh water and heat to short of boiling. Add ½ to 1 teaspoon of matcha powder to bowl or cup. Add 6 oz of steaming water (175°F). Using a tea whisk or a hand frother blend for one to two minutes until the matcha forms a nice top foam. • For iced matcha, blend ½ to 1 teaspoon to 8 oz of cold water and pour into a glass of ice. • Ingredients: Japanese matcha powder stone ground from premium Japanese Tencha leaves • Certifications: Gluten free, Kosher, sugar free, carb free • Caffeine: High • Awards: Ingredients: Japanese matcha powder stone ground from premium Japanese Tencha leaves Directions: Preparation: 1. Fill the kettle with fresh, filtered water and heat to just short of boiling. 2. Fill a bowl or cup with warm water and pour out. 3. Add 1/2-1 tsp of matcha to a bowl or cup. Add 6 oz of steaming (175 degrees F), filtered water. Experiment to find your favored strength. 4. Using a whisk, fork or hand frother, blend for one to two minutes until well blended. For iced tea or latte, be 1/2-1 tsp with 8 oz of cold water or milk and pour a glass of ice. Add sweetener if desired. To retain freshness after opening, reseal well and store in refrigerator.