FAQ's

Matcha is finely ground high-grade green tea powder that comes from the Camellia Sinensis plant, originating from Japan. 

Matcha tea leaves are hand plucked from shade grown young buds which traditionally, are ground for an hour in the dark to protect the nutrients.  

There are 2 grades of Matcha – Ceremonial and Culinary. 

While Matcha and Green Tea both come from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis, they each have distinct flavors, textures, colors and preparation methods, Please see below a few of the differences:

• Matcha has a brighter colour than regular green tea due to its high chlorophyll levels. This also causes Matcha to have more antioxidants. 
  
• Matcha is a fine textured powder while regular green tea powder is more leafy. allowing the full leaf to be consumed when drinking Matcha
  
• Matcha is much more concentrated than regular green tea and also yields a higher caffeine content. 

• Ceremonial grade Matcha is taken from the highest quality leafs which provide both a highly vibrant green colour and also a very fine texture. It is usually enjoyed on its own or more recently in a smooth latte.
  

• Culinary grade Matcha may include leaves that still have some stems and veins attached, and hence it is usually not as finely textured as the ceremonial grade.  It has a darker shade and is less expensive than the ceremonial grade. It is most often used in food and smoothie recipes. While it can still be whisked into tea, the flavour is different to the Ceremonial Grade and is harder to dissolve in water which can sometimes leave a grainy texture in a tea or latte and will not taste as smooth as the Ceremonial Matcha.
  

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We recommend a strainer be used to sift Matcha powder into your cup to ensure there are no clumps (due to elements and storage). 

Add hot water to the powder and using the Matcha whisk, whisk it in a ‘W’ formation for about 5-10 seconds until it turns frothy.  

Combine your choice of hot or cold milk for an latte iced or hot.

or skip the milk and pour your Matcha over some vanilla ice cream to create your own Matcha Affogato (if its Matcha it must be healthy right?)

Start with a single Chashaku (scoop) of Matcha and then over time, experiment with different ratios of Matcha and water to see what best suits you, then drink to the same volumes of your bodies usual caffeine intakes.

As Matcha contains higher levels of caffeine compared to regular green tea and with high levels of L-theanine allowing for a slow release of caffeinated energy. We recommend you first start your day by consuming Lil Matcha in the morning to allowing for a long lasting energy kick and mood lift. 

Matcha can however be consumed at any time during the day for whenever you need a pick me up. 

Exposure to the elements will start to degrade the quality and freshness of your Matcha. Therefore, ensure you store Matcha in a sealed, cool and dark place where it can stay fresh for several weeks. 

at Lil Matcha we recommend you to refrigerate your Matcha to extend its freshness (if it lasts that long) however you may experience a slight difference to its taste/quality if left exposed for a prolonged period of time.

As each individual reacts to caffeine differently, it is always best to consult your healthcare professional.

The Matcha Whisk is carved from a single piece of bamboo into a magnitude of prongs allowing for easy mixing.

Matcha is finely texted powder and is usually hard to dissolve just by stirring with a teaspoon. Using a handcrafted Bamboo Matcha whisk prevents clumps from forming in the tea by aerating the water. 

The Matcha whisk holder is an important accessory for the whisk as it helps protect the shape and prevent any damage to the whisk (warping). 

The whisk is key to enjoying a good brew and the Whisk Holder is vital to ensure longevity of your Matcha Whisk

The Chashaku is a hand crafted bamboo scoop that measures out Matcha powder. Having a stable measuring tool is important to perfecting a good brew. 

Shipping is fulfilled by Australia Post and you should allow for 5-7 Business days from when your order is placed

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