{"product_id":"ceremonial-matcha-grade-a","title":"Yame Matcha, Japanese Ceremonial Grade-A","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Japanese Ceremonial Grade-A Yame Matcha is the highest grade of ceremonial matcha available, sourced from the Yame Region of Japan. The leaves are carefully selected from the first harvest of the season and stone-ground into a silky, vibrant emerald green powder using traditional methods perfected over centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike steeped green tea, matcha delivers the whole leaf in every cup. That means more antioxidants, more L-theanine, and a richer flavor in every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a naturally sweet umami base with layers of vegetal notes, subtle nuttiness, and a hint of pleasant astringency. The aroma is fresh and grassy, and the color is a striking, vivid green. When whisked properly, it produces a smooth, frothy cup that reveals new flavor notes with each sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Better Alternative to Coffee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha delivers calm, focused energy without the jitters or crash. The combination of caffeine and L-theanine provides sustained alertness and mental clarity that lasts longer than a typical cup of coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Prepare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional matcha:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 1 tsp of matcha to a matcha bowl. Pour about 2 oz of hot water (just below boiling). Whisk vigorously in a \"W\" motion with a bamboo whisk until frothy and smooth, then add 6 oz more water and whisk to combine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatcha latte:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whisk 1 tsp of matcha with 2 oz of hot water to form a smooth paste. Add your favorite milk (almond, oat, coconut, or dairy) and sweetener to taste. Whisk until combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: When you first open the tin, a small puff of matcha may escape when the inner lid pops open. That's proof of the air-tight seal. Use the outer lid between uses to maintain freshness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade-A Japanese Matcha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Grown in Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% first harvest leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShade-grown for roughly 20 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOku Midori and Yabukita tea leaf cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone-mill ground in the traditional method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo sweeteners, preservatives, or coloring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTin 20g (0.7 oz) ~ 26 servings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifestyle-Friendly: Vegan, Paleo, Keto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Does not include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.live\/products\/matcha-bowl-ceremonial\" title=\"matcha bowl\"\u003ebowl\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.live\/products\/bamboo-matcha-whisk\" title=\"matcha whisk\"\u003ewhisk\u003c\/a\u003e pictured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eceremonial grade-A matcha green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.live\/products\/organic-matcha-tea\" title=\"organic matcha\"\u003eOrganic Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e or quality \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.live\/collections\/matcha\"\u003eMatcha Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn \u003ca title=\"How to Make Matcha\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.live\/pages\/how-to-make-matcha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehow to make matcha\u003c\/a\u003e using traditional ceremonial matcha tools, or simply whisk or blend the matcha into hot or cold water, using any standard kitchen tools, and enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Tea Spot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11938022195236,"sku":"9-049-A","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/4424\/6052\/products\/ceremonial-grade-japanese-matcha-x2-xa.jpg?v=1743101184","url":"https:\/\/www.theteaspot.live\/products\/ceremonial-matcha-grade-a","provider":"The Tea Spot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}