Clearspring - Organic Japanese Matcha Green Tea Powder Premium Grade (40g)
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£10.99
Description
Matcha is a finely milled vibrant green tea powder made from the highest quality Japanese tea leaves. Clearspring Organic Premium Matcha comes from Uji, a region high in the hills around Kyoto, renowned for producing the best Japanese teas. Only accessibly by foot, this remote area is unpolluted and rich in friendly bugs such as spiders, ladybirds, praying mantis and dragonflies to keep the pests under control (best to use organic matcha as non-organic matcha is grown using excessive amounts of agricultural fertilisers and pesticides). Shade grown for the final few months to allow the leaves to fill with chlorophyll, the finest young tea buds are picked, dried and ground in a granite mortar.
High-grade Organic Uji Matcha products are cultivated under the diligent management of Clearspring's tea master Juro Okuda. The tea bushes are covered with cloths for as long as possible to produce leaves of a deep green colour. It is very difficult to grow organic matcha; one must fight against both bugs and diseases. Harmful insects can appear because of small climate changes threatening the tea crop. For this reason, it is essential to manage the cultivation in a way that places primary importance on the natural ecosystem.
Ceremonial and Premium grades of Matcha are ground in stone mortars for many hours. This creates a unique light smoothness that is perfect for drinking.
Ingredients
Organic Matcha green tea powder (100%).
Nutritional Information
Typical values
g per 100g
Energy kJ:
1330
Energy kCal:
317
Fat:
0.8
of which saturates:
0.13
Carbohydrate:
38.7
of which sugars:
10
Protein:
23.4
Salt:
< 0.1
Further Information
Clearspring is a family business and since 1993 we have been committed to pioneering authentic Japanese specialities and organic fine foods. We are proud to bring you our award-winning ranges that are enjoyed and appreciated throughout the world.
Our core belief is that everyone should have easy access to quality organic food to eat well. Our products make a valuable contribution to sustainable agriculture by supporting organic farmers, artisan food producers and a plant-based diet. Through enriching the soil and caring for the eco-system, we are protecting the world that we pass on to our children.
From the humble beginnings of Japanese miso soup, to over 300 organic products today, our premium quality ranges continue to grow. We are continuously inspired to bring diversity, innovation and the art of wellness through food to our offering. All our products have a distinctive flavour, made with authentic timeless recipes and by traditional methods. We never use any artificial additives or add refined sugars. Our passion is to show you just how delicious and abundant an organic and plant-based diet can be, not only how it tastes, but also how it keeps us healthy and thriving.
We believe in the intrinsic value of our core ingredients and promise to always maintain the integrity of our mission: to provide globally sourced, high quality organic foods made to local, traditional recipes for everybody’s enjoyment and health, now and in the future.
We are committed to protecting the eco-system and the world we live in. By promoting traditional foods made with wholesome ingredients and a plant-based diet, we are supporting organic and regenerative agriculture as well as sustainable living that is in harmony with nature.
We love what we do and invite you to discover the great taste of Clearspring. Please join us on our journey and be part of paving the way to better health for people and planet.
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How To Use
Traditionally Matcha is drunk whisked in hot water as a smooth green tea. Take ¼ teaspoon (1g) of Matcha powder and add hot water from a kettle which has not quite boiled to maximise the health benefits. Thoroughly whisk using a traditional wooden whisk or a hand held electric milk frother to avoid lumps of powder in the bottom of your cup.
The traditional Japanese tea ceremony dates back 900 years to feudal times. It can take up to 3 hours and is steeped in history, is full of theatre and is incredibly calming. If you would like to make Matcha emulating the essence and spirit of the traditional tea ceremony you can do so in less than 3 minutes but you will need a bowl, a bamboo tea scoop and a bamboo matcha whisk.
Preheat the bowl thoroughly with hot water, then empty it and dry carefully with a cloth. Use the bamboo tea scoop to measure 1½ heaped scoops of Matcha powder and place them in the bowl.
Pour approximately 50-60ml of hot water into the bowl. Make sure the temperature of the water is approximately 70-80°C, not boiling.
Take the bamboo whisk in one hand and hold the rim of the Matcha bowl with the other. Whisk the Matcha briskly in a ‘W’ motion using your wrist (not your arm).
When a thick froth with many tiny bubbles has developed on the surface, slowly lift the bamboo whisk from the centre of the bowl.
Add more water according to your taste and savour the deliciously smooth flavour of Matcha
