High in antioxidants, there are many great health benefits to enjoy Matcha green tea. Learn how to make authentic matcha (Japanese Green Tea) at home!

As I was writing this post, I realized that my love for matcha started around the young age of eight.
I remember my grandma took me to the Japanese tea ceremony – Ochakai (???).  I got to dress up and pretended to be a grown-up “lady”.  I fell in love with the earthy rich taste of matcha that lingered in my mouth and I’ve loved matcha ever since.

How To Make Matcha ??????

Enjoy and relax with authentic matcha at home. Green tea is full of antioxidants, and the unique earthy matcha flavors are irresistible.

Matcha 101
What is Matcha"
Matcha (pronounce: “MA-cha” ??) is finely milled green tea powder. What’s the difference between matcha and regular loose-leaf green tea"
The tea plantations that are designated for matcha are completely shaded for about 20 days before harvesting so that the tea grows without direct exposure to sunlight.  This causes both the amino acid theanine and the alkaloid caffeine in the tea leaves to increase and yields a sweet flavor and distinct aroma.
How is matcha made"

Shading: Early to mid-April, tea leaves designated for matcha are completely shaded.
Harvesting: Around early May the tea leaves are carefully picked.
Steaming: As soon as the leaves are picked, they go through steaming process to prevent them from being ox...