To produce each spoon involves 10 steps:

1. Material Cutting - the metal plate is cut according to the size of the spoon
2. Jinuki - the basic shape of the spoon is completed by using a metal base die
3. Roll - widening and thinning to lighten the part that goes into the mouth
4. Hankiri - the process of punching out the shape of the spoon head’s outline using a half-cut mold
5. Eoshi - an Eoshigata mold is used to transfer the patterns and changes in thickness to the handle of the spoon
6. Raise the pressure points - the process of giving a rounded bulge to a spoon
7. Polishing - the process of removing excess metal that protrudes (known as “burrs”)
8. Automatic Polishing - spoons are automatically polished with a fine file cloth known as a buff in an automatic polishing machine
9. Cleaning - spoon is washed to remove any dirt
10. Inspection - each washed spoon is visually inspected by experienced workers, any imperfections will be sent back to the polishing process

QUALITY CONTROL

Before our matcha arrives at your front door, it undergoes extensive third-party testing for radiation, heavy metals, and over 700 pesticides and herbicides to ensure it meets Matchaful standards. All our matcha is pesticide-free or certified organic.

Read: Kiwami Heavy Metals and Radiation Report

Read: Hikari Heavy Metals and Radiation Report

QUICK FACTS

— Matcha is the only tea where you actually ingest the leaf.
— Most teas are steeped and then thrown away.
— This is what makes matcha so special and unique, and also what leads to its amazing health benefits.

MATCHA CONTAINS

POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANTS

Matcha is an antioxidant powerhouse. On the ORAC scale (oxygen radical absorbance capacity – a measure of the antioxidant capacity of food), it surpasses all other antioxidant-rich foods including blueberries, pomegranates, and dark chocolate.

The antioxidants in matcha are made up of 60% catechin polyphenols – the most potent antioxidant. Catechins offer protection against many kinds of cancer, helping to prevent heart disease, reduce cholesterol, and slow the process of aging. The most important and abundant polyphenol in matcha is EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) – the same polyphenol found in all green teas.

MATCHA PROVIDES

SUSTAINED ENERGY & FOCUS

L-Theanine, an amino acid found in matcha, combines with caffeine to create increased focused and sustained energy throughout the day. L-Theanine has been hailed for relaxing the brain, muscles, and blood vessels. It can help lower blood pressure, enhance mood and promotes a sense of calmness by relaxing alpha waves in the brain (associated with a feeling of happiness and alertness) and increasing dopamine production – two of the brain’s ‘feel good’ chemicals. This amino acid is the secret ingredient that leaves you feeling energetic and focused yet calm all day long.

MATCHA IS

CLEANSING & DETOXIFYING

Matcha is five times higher in chlorophyll than regular green tea. The primary reason chlorophyll is considered a superfood is because of its strong antioxidant and anticancer effects. Chlorophyll benefits the immune system because it’s able to form tight molecular bonds with certain chemicals that contribute to oxidative damage and diseases like cancer or liver disease. Chlorophyll can help give you clear skin, protect your blood and heart, and also help prevent joint inflammation.