Herbs&Spices

Matcha is a finely ground powdered green tea made from Camellia sinensis  leaves, which traditionally is prepared in Japan. What makes matcha unique compared to regular green tea is that the entire leaf is consumed, not just the brewed infusion. This means matcha delivers a much higher concentration of biologically active compounds. What makes matcha nutritionally special? From a biochemical perspective, matcha is especially rich in catechins, a group of plant antioxidants, a