Everything you need to know about Matcha tea and more.
El matcha tea plays a fundamental role in today's healthy drinks, although it is ancient, there are still many people who do not know it and that is why our “Matcha-man” Mateo González, founder and co-owner of Hidden Coffee Roasters, tells us Show all your secrets below.
What is Matcha?
Matcha 🍵 in Japanese has a very special meaning: “powdered tea”. This exquisite powder is obtained from the finest green tea leaves, which are delicately ground. Matcha tea is an authentic source of antioxidants and vitamins that provide countless benefits for our health and well-being.
The process of making Matcha tea is a tradition. In the lands of Kyoto, green tea plantations are carefully covered for 20 days before harvesting. This increases the concentration of clorofila, theanine y caffeine in the leaves, delaying their growth and giving them a sweet flavor enriched with amino acids.
Collection and process.
The collection of the leaves is carried out with great care and manually, selecting only the best. These leaves, after being collected, are spread for drying. At this point, the dried leaves, known as “tencha”, are ready to be infused in water and consumed. The creation of authentic Matcha involves subjecting the leaves to a Steam bath and separate them from the stems. Subsequently, the deveined leaves are ground until a fine, silky powder is obtained.
Each stone mill produces approximately 40g of matcha in just one hour. This traditional and artisanal process not only maximizes the flavor of matcha, but also preserves its characteristic and vibrant green color.
This traditional and artisanal process not only maximizes the flavor of matcha, but also preserves its characteristic and vibrant green color.
Benefits
Matcha tea is a drink highly nutritious, loaded with antioxidants and essential vitamins such as A, B2, C, D, E and K, as well as potassium, proteins, calcium, chlorophyll and iron. These nutrients work together to protect the body against free radicals, slow tissue aging and improve general health.
What is more impressive is that Matcha tea contains both L-Theanine and caffeine, which improve cognitive and physical ability. without interrupting sleep or causing nervousness. L-Theanine promotes a state of calm and alertness, which increases concentration, memory and improves mood.
Additionally, the antioxidants in Matcha tea may help lower cholesterol levels, accelerate metabolism and regulate blood sugar levels. This, in turn, can prevent cardiovascular disease and regulate insulin production. Matcha tea can also help reduce blood pressure and lipid absorption, protect the liver, and prevent oral problems thanks to its antibacterial properties.
Our varieties; Original & Superior.
Thanks to the original work of our friends Takashi and Teruko, the two varieties of Matcha tea from Hidden Coffee Roasters are born:
Original Matcha: 100% Matcha Tea Yabukita Japanese grown in Wazuka, the main Uji tea production area in Kyoto. Used in all types of preparations, from tea ceremonies to pastries, ice creams or milk drinks. Ground in stone mills and packaged directly on the farm. Store in a fresh and dry place. Grown free of pesticides and herbicides.
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Superior Matcha: Additionally, for the most gourmets, we launch Matcha Superior® a 30g delicatessen can of the highest quality, which... will delight the most green powder purists!
100% Matcha Tea Ceremonial Grade Samidori, and superior quality, grown in Wazuka, the main production area of Uji tea in Kyoto. Ground in stone mills and packaged directly on the farm. Grown free of pesticides and herbicides.
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