description celebrated for hundreds of years for its unique and abundant nutritional properties, matcha is the greenest of green teas. all muzi matcha shares its heritage with the exclusive tea served in buddhist temples and tea schools throughout japan. grown in the rich soil of the nishio tea plantations, traditional matcha is made with 100% nishio region tencha tea leaves. our traditional matcha green tea is made exclusively from the tips of the youngest tea plants. smooth, delicate and lightly sweet.

preparation the art of brewing your perfect cup of matcha is as simple as following a few important steps. always use cold water. bottled spring water or purified water is best. bring water to a gentle boil pour 2 oz of the hot water into a ceramic mug. use more water if you prefer a more “diluted” matcha. this process serves to cool the water to approx. 80 c or 176 f. place two matcha bamboo scoops or ½ a teaspoon of matcha green tea into a matcha bowl or a round cappuccino mug or soup bowl. take the cooled water from the ceramic mug and pour it into the bowl with the matcha in it. whisk the tea with a bamboo whisk until a fine froth develops. usually 15 seconds is more than sufficient. (note: do not grind the whisk against the container. just a light, back and forth motion is sufficient, as the prongs of the whisk will do all the work. small lumps at the bottom of the bowl are not uncommon.) enjoy your health-giving matcha now, or add more hot water for a more diluted beverage.

ingredients 100% japanese matcha green tea

health benefits with its host of minerals, vitamins, fibers, antioxidants and amino acids, matcha's reputation as the healthiest beverage on the planet is well earned. listed are just a few of matcha's key benefits. unlike coffee, matcha contains theophylline and amino acids, which provide energy and focus for 3 – 6 hours without the jitters of coffee or the energy drop. matcha also contains theanines to keep you energized but calm and focused. theanines trigger the brain to feel more relaxed and to reduce stress. please see matcha health for more information.

quality assurance we care about our tea from the seed to when it steeps in your cup. each seed is nurtured and harvested to our exacting standards, then cultivated using environmentally friendly techniques. the handpicked tencha tea leaves we use provide a markedly deeper, richer color of green than any other matcha tea on the market. a rich green color indicates a high quality matcha, while yellow or brown greens are the mark of a poor quality tea. muzi traditional matcha is carefully ground using handcrafted granite grinding wheels traditionally used since the 17th century. a slow grinding process protects the tea leaves from the burn of a fast grind which destroys the natural chlorophyll, amino acids and vitamins making the tea yellow and tasteless. all of our tea is packaged in airtight opaque tin containers to ensure freshness and quality. the screw top with a rubber stopper ensures that after you open and close your tea container, the integrity of the tea is retained for every cup.