Delicacy has something for everyone

Matcha contains high amount of vitamins A, C, E, minerals, fibre, and it has about 10x higher nutritional value than regular green teas. Many studies focus on matcha’s ability to boost up metabolism up to 40 %, which helps us burn excessive fat faster. 

How to tell which grade of matcha is the best for me?

We supply matcha in a few grade qualities. Some are suitable for everyday drinking, some are intended for special occasions. On the very top of the ladder is the exclusive and the highest quality of matcha, which is Bio Matcha Tea Delicacy. This special grade of matcha will be appreciated by the experienced lovers of matcha and those of you, who demand only the highest quality. 

Can I drink Bio Matcha Tea Delicacy instead of coffee?

Because of its extra high content of caffeine, Bio Matcha Tea Delicacy is suitable as coffee alternative. Matcha is gentler for the body because it has no side effects that are characteristic for coffee, such as heart palpitations, nervousness, or fidgetiness. Caffeine in coffee is also on the top of its activity around 30 minutes after ingestion but decreases just as quickly. Tea caffeine in matcha is released gradually for 3-6 hours. Matcha has been used for centuries by Buddhist monks and Samurai to increase their concentration and to cause the state of deep meditation, which are means that Delicacy serves the best.

In case you want to drink coffee and matcha during the day, we recommend to avoid drinking them together. Both types of caffeine have different influence on human body. That is why it is better to leave a few hours between drinking coffee and tea. We suggest drinking a cup of coffee in the morning and a portion of matcha after lunch, or vice versa.

Does Bio Matcha Tea Delicacy contain any allergens? Are any risks related to drinking matcha?

Delicacy does not contain any known allergens. However, we do not recommend drinking on an empty stomach. Delicacy is a very strong tea and on an empty stomach can cause nausea.

Can I use Bio Matcha Tea Delicacy as ingredient?

Delicacy grade is absolutely not suitable as an ingredient. Its delicate taste will disappear in food, adding tastes will destroy the fine nuances in the tea’s taste, and using this meticulously cultivated grade of matcha for anything but drinking would be a sin.

What is the recommended daily intake of matcha?

An adult person can drink up to 4-6 grams of matcha a day. Pregnant, nursing, and children should not drink over 2 grams a day. 

Where is Bio Matcha Tea Delicacy grown?

Bio Matcha Tea Delicacy is grown in Japan, in the Kagoshima area, in a place where matcha has been grown for hundreds of years. For the purpose of Delicacy, only the most top, the greenest, and the juiciest leaves of the tea plant are picked and only by hand.

How to store Bio Matcha Tea Delicacy?

Do not leave the tin with Bio Matcha Tea Delicacy on places where the direct sunlight can reach it. The quickest destroyers of the tea’s quality are air and heat. That is why, every-time after you use it, close the tin carefully and store it in a refrigerator. The tea starts losing its quality after opening. That does not mean you should not drink it, but its colour, taste and aroma will change in time. For this reason, we do not recommend our customers buying big bags for personal use – such purchase may not pay off. 

How can I prepare Bio Matcha Tea Delicacy?

Bio Matcha Tea Delicacy is intended for ceremonial preparation using the traditional tools. Put 2 spoons of chashaku or 1 tea spoon of matcha into the tea bowl – chawan. Pour little water over matcha and froth the tea with bamboo whisk – chasen. Pour the rest of the water and froth again, until dense foam appears.

Matcha is traditionally prepared in two variations:

• Usucha is the more delicate variant, in which you whisk 2 spoons of chashaku or one teaspoon in 70 ml of water.  
• Koicha is stronger and heavier drink, in which are 3-4 spoons of chashaku or 2 teaspoons of tea whisked in 40 ml of water.

Summer or winter?

In summer, matcha tastes best when prepared in cold water. A cup of hot emerald beverage can keep you warm in winter. The hot water version should not exceed temperature of 70 °C. Higher temperature would burn the taste and all the beneficiary substances in the tea. 

Can I add taste to Bio Matcha Tea Delicacy beverage?

Delicacy is particularly made to taste the best in its natural form, without additives. The tea has naturally fresh and sweet taste, however, if you want to make your tea experience more interesting, we recommend adding a few drops of lemon or lime in summer, a bit of honey, ginger, or cinnamon in winter. You can also use high quality syrup or preparing matcha in milk or its vegan alternatives. 

Nutritional value per 100 g

Can I be sure that Bio Matcha Tea Delicacy is regularly tested?

Regular tests are essential for us. Every newly delivered batch of Bio Matcha Tea Delicacy is tested in a specialised laboratory. We have it tested for pesticides, mould, e. coli bacteria and heavy metals. The results of these tests are published here on our website. If you write us the batch number you are interested in (you can find it on the bottom of the tin), we can send you the tests via e-mail (tereza.zemanova@matchatea.cz). 

What if I decide to buy another brand of matcha?

While choosing another brand, pay close attention to the origin and ingredients in the tea. The real matcha comes only from Japan. There are many cheap imitations of matcha on the market, mostly from China. These teas are not processed correctly – oxidation is stopped not by steam but by frying the tea on a pan. Such kind of tea has yellow or brown colour, does not contain enough nutrition, and there are often harmful substances in it, such as heavy metals of mould. For that reason, please demand current tests in other brands. These tests should correspond with the current batch of tea. 

The real matcha comes only from Japan.