Our single origin matcha is sourced from a sustainable, fourth-generation family farm located in the Shizuoka Prefecture of Japan. Matcha grows through the winter and is traditionally shaded for the final 3-4 weeks of growth. Innovatively, this farm uses solar panels to provide the necessary shade that, in turn, generate power for nearby towns. The plants are grown without pesticides and fertilized using organic compost from the local community, thereby maintaining a closed-loop system. Our matcha from this farm is stone-ground to order in small batches for optimal freshness.

Step 1: Sift 0.5 - 1.5 tsp (to strength preference) of matcha into whisking bowl

Step 2: Add 2 oz of water heated to 180°F

Step 3: Using bamboo whisk, whisk vigorously in a zig-zag pattern until all clumps dissolve and a nice froth is achieved

Step 4 (for latte): combine whisked matcha with 6 oz of warm or cold milk

Step 4 (for americano): combine whisked matcha with 6 oz of hot water

Step 5: Sip soundly and enjoy!

High concentration of chlorophyll, a natural detoxifier and liver-cleanser

High concentration of L-theanine, known to calm the mind and heighten focus

32mg of caffeine per gram provides an energy boost without the crash

Packed with EGCg, linked to faster metabolism, brain health, and reduced risk of cancer and diabetes

Matchaful is a female-founded purveyor of sustainable Japanese matcha and botanical-based nutrition headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. Our mission to take care of our health, each other, and the earth is at the core of all we do.

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.