Matcha comes from the Camellia sinensis plant, as does green tea. However, it is shade-grown for a period of 20 days, resulting in higher chlorophyll production and amino acid content, before whole leaves are stoneground to achieve this rich vivid green powder. Matcha is a naturally nutrient-rich source of caffeine and antioxidants, meaning it's a great tea to have first thing in the morning to invigorate you and set you up for the day.
Matcha has been part of Japanese culture for over 800 years, with Uji being one of the first places in Japan to cultivate green tea. The Japanese are renowned for perfecting the matcha cultivation process, and historically grow the world's finest matcha plantations. The ritual of matcha plays an important role in its enjoyment and consists of several fragments that symbolise the Japanese tea ceremony: Harmony, Respect, Purity, and Tranquility.
We use only the highest quality natural ingredients in our blends, carefully sourcing our whole leaf teas from specific regions and estates for the optimum grade and unique flavour profiles.
Full Ingredients
100% Organic stoneground matcha green tea (Uji, Kyoto, Japan)
Ceremonial grade Matcha from Uji, Japan
Our matcha is grown organically in Uji, Japan - a region famous for producing the world's finest matcha. The soil, humidity, altitude and climate of this region creates a distinct and unrivalled flavour profile in the tea that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
During the process of cultivation, the virgin tea leaves are plucked by hand from the first flush of shade-grown tea plantations, artisan-roasted and stoneground by hand to create a smooth, umami-rich flavour to be savoured.
How to brew
For the perfect cup
Traditionally matcha is consumed just with water, but it can also be enjoyed as a latte with your favourite milk too!
1. Add 1/2 tsp of Matcha Supreme into a bowl.
2. Add 30ml of 70C water, use a bamboo whisk to massage any lumps and whisk until a frothy layer forms on top.
3. Add the remaining hot water and swirl or whisk until consistent.
4. If you prefer a matcha latte, add less water in step 3 and instead top with your preferred milk, steamed or cold for a hot or iced matcha latte.