Jade Leaf Organic Matcha + Green Tea Bags - Ceremonial Matcha + Sencha

From the brand EXPLORE JADE LEAF:

Jade Leaf Matcha is produced by the Kizuna Tea Collective - a thriving network of family-run tea farms across Japan. They have supplied Japan's domestic market since 1858, cultivating high-quality matcha. Our tea masters, Morita-san and Shimooka-san, are among the most decorated, with a combined 100+ years of experience. They bring together hand-selected tea leaves from each harvest to create a unique, well-rounded flavor profile.

We're proud of the relationships we've built along the way with our partner tea farmers and our customers. It's exciting to help people enjoy matcha in a variety of ways — purely, organically, and without breaking the bank.

AUTHENTIC JAPANESE ORIGIN MATCHA Matcha is produced across Japan, but we've found the very best organic matcha to be ground from tea leaves grown in the Uji and Kagoshima regions. Family-owned partner farms fuse traditional and modern techniques to cultivate leaves brimming with flavor and nutrients.

100% USDA ORGANIC True, authentic Japanese matcha that is certified organic is still in extremely scarce supply (less than 1% of Japanese tea farms are certified!) — and we have been carefully forming partnerships with the preeminent farms to be able to supply the best quality organic matcha for fair value.

LAB TESTED FOR INTEGRITY We test our products both at the farms where they are grown, as well as by third-party laboratories here in the U.S. Our quality standards were developed through a combination of state and federal guidelines as well as consultation with scientific research and analysis.

PASSIONATE FARMERS & TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES - Shade grown for 3-4 weeks prior to harvest to boost nutrient content - Selectively picked, with stems and veins removed to improve texture and taste - Stone ground into an ultrafine powder, keeping delicate nutrients intact - Carefully packed into air-tight, high-grade packaging to prevent oxidation from air and UV light

CEREMONIAL VS CULINARY MATCHA Ceremonial grades are from first harvest leaves, have a smoother flavor suitable for traditional preparation as a tea (just mixed with hot water and whisked), and are more expensive. Culinary grades are from later harvest tea leaves, have a bolder flavor meant for mixing into recipes as an ingredient, and are more affordable. Both are brimming with healthy tea antioxidants.

PREMIUM ORGANIC MATCHA + WHOLE LEAF SENCHA Matcha is simply pure, high-grade green tea leaves from Japan that are ground into an ultra-fine powder. Here, our tea master has combined Ceremonial Grade Matcha with a special form of Japanese green tea called Fukamushi Sencha, which has been deep-steamed to draw out beautiful flavor and aroma. Enjoy the sweet umami notes in your vividly green cup - unlike any green tea you've had before.

ORIGIN: UJI & KAGOSHIMA, JAPAN - Premium first harvest tea leaves - Okumidori, Kanayamidori, Sayamakaori, Samidori, Yabukita Cultivars - Well-rounded taste profile from the fusion of the Uji (Kyoto) region's characteristically rich, deep flavor and the Kagoshima region's light, refreshing flavor

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