[Gift Set] Natures Superfoods Organic Matcha Powder Lover Gift Set (Culinary Matcha 90g + Ceremonial Matcha 30g)

Nature’s Superfoods Matcha is NOT your typical green tea. Although they come from the same plant Camellia sinensis, Matcha contains much more nutrients than the typical green tea (1 cup of Matcha tea is equivalent to 10-15 cups of typical green tea). Matcha is both a stimulant and a relaxant, providing 4-6 hours of steady energy.MATCHA: Matcha contains good amounts of antioxidant polyphenols, which include flavanols, flavonoids and phenolic acid which are commonly known as catechins. It is also loaded with amino acids, such as L-theanine and theophylline which makes it a nutrient-dense superfood. It is exceptionally high in chlorophyll which helps in detoxification. Additionally, Matcha tea also provides substantial quantities of potassium, vitamin A & C, iron, protein and calcium!Certified organic matcha powders often don't have the vibrant green colour that a high grade non-organic matcha can have, and are often slightly duller in colour. This is due to the fertilizers used while the tea leaves are shade grown. Shade-grown matcha doesn't get its energy from the sun; hence, it is given extra fertilizers to enhance the levels of chlorophyll, and gives matcha its beautiful jade green colour. When the matcha is grown organically, it is given organic fertilizers which lack the “instant energizing effect” of chemical non-organic fertilizers, and this slows down the rate at which the organic matcha plant gets its nutrients. Consequently, this leads to a slight change of flavor and color of the finished matcha product. If you choose organic and clean, the slightly altered color and flavor would be a small price to pay for the purity of organic matcha powder, without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Chemical pesticides not only harm the environment, they carry health risks too according to research. Additional steps have been taken to ensure that our Matcha Powder is one that you can trust. Nature's Superfoods Matcha Powder has been lab-tested for contaminants like heavy metals and radiation.Organic UJI Matcha PowderNot all Matcha teas are the same. Nature’s Superfoods has sourced for the best-tasting and highest-quality Organic UJI Matcha Powder from Kyoto, Japan. Our certified organic Uji Matcha tea comes from the beautiful mountains of the Wazuka tea growing region (Kyoto, Japan) which are held to strict safety and quality standards.The tea bushes for Matcha are grown in shade (sheltered from direct sunlight), thus leaving the leaves with a brighter shade of green and higher amounts of chlorophyll and L-theanine amino acid. L-theanine amino acid is known to reduce anxiety and stress, and when combined with the caffeine content in matcha, induces a calmer, yet more alert, state of mind.Ceremonial Matcha is hard to find, and is the highest quality Matcha that is used mainly in tea ceremonies. It uses the youngest, finest and most tender first-flush tea leaves, and is characterized by the subtle tones of “Umami” (plant sweetness), with almost no bitterness. Taken on its own, Matcha does not need added sweetener nor dairy products to make it palatable. What's the difference between Organic UJI Ceremonial Matcha Powder and Organic UJI Culinary-Grade Matcha Powder?Organic Ceremonial Matcha (Premium)Organic Culinary-Grade Matcha Harvest First Flush (Top grade)Later in the seasonQuality of LeavesGood quality – young and tender leavesNormal organic quality leavesTasteUmami” (plant sweetness), with a slight hint of bitternessMild natural bitternessColorVibrant greenEarthy / Autumn greenSuitable forDrinking (just add hot water)Baking / Latte / recipesBotanical Name: Camellia SinensisHow to consume:1) Add ½ tsp (1g) of Matcha powder to a small cup or bowl.2) Add about 150ml of water at about 80 °C.3) Stir well with a spoon or whisk (with a bamboo whisk) until frothy. Serve immediately.Ingredients: 100% Organic Powdered Green Tea LeavesOrganic certifications: JAS- Certified organic - Low GI- Non-GMO- No Added Sugar, Color or Flavor Enhancers- Almost Calorie-Free#organic #ceremonial #matcha