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Add authentic and traditional matcha flavor to a wide variety of recipes with this Jade Leaf ingredient matcha powder! Artisanally made from shade-grown, late harvest tencha tea leaves of the Yabukita cultivar that are harvested on partner farms in the Uji and Kagoshima regions of Japan, this ingredient-grade matcha is expertly blended to offer rich flavor. Authentic late harvest matcha is made from ground tencha tea leaves that are hand-plucked from shade-grown green tea plants during Japan's second and third tea harvests. Unlike first flush ceremonial-grade matcha, ingredient-grade matcha has been exposed to more sunlight over a longer growing period and imparts a richer, bolder flavor with a more pronounced bitter green tea note. While ceremonial-grade matcha's delicate flavor makes it ideal for enjoying as part of a traditional tea ceremony, ingredient matcha's bolder flavor makes it the perfect choice for including in recipes where its stronger taste can stand up to other ingredients!
Once harvested, the tencha leaves are steamed, de-veined, de-stemmed, dried, and slowly stone ground into a powder to preserve the tea's complex taste. These artisanal growing, harvesting, and grinding methods all ensure you are getting the highest quality of authentic Japanese ingredient matcha. This matcha powder delivers a rich, deep green color and a balanced, well-rounded flavor, with vegetal, earthy, lightly bitter notes from the Uji region and a refreshing, light sweetness from the Kagoshima region. Because it contains only pure, all-natural matcha with no additives, sugars, or sweeteners, this ingredient-grade product is preferred by expert chefs. It's most commonly used to create smoothies and baked goods and is popular for use in commercial food production. Each 1 lb. bag of this Jade Leaf ingredient-grade matcha contains enough product to make approximately (227) 12 fl. oz. servings, keeping your establishment in good supply of this high quality product. The product is stored in a double-sealed pouch that guarantees the freshness and quality of the matcha.
When Jade Leaf began in 2014, most companies selling matcha to the US market were either adding an exorbitant luxury markup to their products or trying to pass off cheaply made green tea powders as traditional matcha. Jade Leaf knew they could do better! Representing the Kizuna Tea Collective, a group of small, family-owned Japanese farms, Jade Leaf was founded on the promise to deliver premium quality product at fair market prices. By sourcing their tea directly from artisan partner farms, Jade Leaf is able to offer the highest quality products at the best prices, even providing rare and exceptional products with each harvest. Don't settle for anything less than the best; trust Jade Leaf to supply your establishment with the finest matcha and teas that your discerning customers are sure to love!
Suggested Recipe: Matcha Smoothie
1 tsp. (2 g) matcha powder
1 cup coconut or almond milk
1 frozen banana
2 tbsp. almond butter
Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Empty smoothie into a bowl and top with a sprinkle of matcha powder, your favorite fruits, granola, and / or toasted coconut. Serve immediately for best flavor.
