So, is this really from Matcha Leaves? It just says green tea "Sometimes called Matcha". So what is it...anybody?
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From what I understand, matcha IS green tea powder. Check out the website: nutritionfacts.org. Look up matcha there. This site has a wealth of nutritional info on it. By the way I saw matcha at Trader Joes. I plan to get it when this current batch runs out. (To use matcha I add it to my smoothies that I make every day)
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It depends on whose definition you use. Some people believe that it can only be called matcha if it comes from Japan. While much of the product from Japan is great quality, it comes with a premium price tag that makes it too expensive for most people. Our product comes from the coastal Fujian province in China where only the finest tea leaves are used and ground into a fine powder that is both affordable and delicious.Pauline MendozaCustomer Love SpecialistEatGreenTea.com
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No, it is just the green tea powder. You will have to add your own sweetener.
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I got this from their website. "The D&#333;Matcha Ceremonial grade of matcha is handpicked in the spring at the first flush, only the brand new top leaves are chosen. These leaves render a very smooth but strong flavor, considered to be one of the top grades of matcha. As a result it commands a higher value in the marketplace. The 2nd Harvest D&#333;Matcha is handpicked in August, the leaves for 2nd Harvest have been on the tea plant longer and render a more astringent flavor. As a result it has a lower value. You can see this by the pricing. The 2nd Harvest gives you more than twice as many servings for only $6-8 more than the Ceremonial matcha. If you are a purist or traditionalist and enjoy your matcha with just hot water, then the Ceremonial will give you the better tasting matcha. If you are going to use your matcha in a latte or a blender drink, then you may as well go for value and use the 2nd Harvest. I personally use the Ceremonial grades (organic and non) as they seem to give me more energy and mental clarity."
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This is 100% organic Japanese powdered green tea leaves. Nothing else added.
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Label Says "100% Organic Japanese powdered green tea leaves." Ceremonial grades meets USDA-NOP, EU, and Japan Organic standards. It's super smooth in texture and bright green color. Blends very nicely and no after or bitter taste in my opinion. I only use 1/4 teaspoon or less and can feel the effects within minutes. Hope this helps.
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I use for the same and I tend to bounce between the 3: universal, culinary, and ceremonial. I think ceremonial is the least bitter but im guessing all 3 are just fine for health. and when looking into green tea originally I was worried about radiation from fukishima so I stayed away from a lot of other brands. but who really knows tbh. We have a large Asian community nearby cause I live near a SUNY college and I noticed it last time I was in the Asian grocery store. I didn't really see any others so im fairly confident with the quality....still not completely convinced about the radiation thing though.
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The manufacturer's website (http://www.davidsonstea.com/) says it's made from Chinese green tea. Also, in the "product integrity" section of their website, it says, "We work with farmers and producers in India, Sri Lanka, China, Latin America and Eastern Europe." No mention of Japan at all.
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Hmm, frothy tea leaves - my favorite! Why do people ask stupid questions? Please explain..someone?
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It's 100% green tea matcha. No sugar or other ingredients added. I like it a lot. Smooth and not bitter.
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This is the smoky one: Maeda-en Brown Rice Green Tea with Matcha 100 Tea Bags (Brown rice flavor)This is the regular green tea: Maeda Sencha Green Tea, 100-Count, 7-Ounces Bag.Love them both. :-)
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I'm not sure that I understand your question... This is wheatgrass, not matcha tea.
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It contains green tea extract, so I assumed that was caffeine. I can't say for sure, though.
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The ad clearly states "Our Organic Matcha, both Culinary and Ceremonial are now sourced directly from Japan." NOT CHINA anymore (as indicated in the first of 28 answers above).
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http://www.green-tea-guide.com/green-tea-lead.html ...an article regarding the harmful content of lead in Chinese matcha
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Hi Catherine - I believe that some of the green teas may be chinese - but I don't know for sure...
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It has 20% caffeine content which comes from the green tea leaf extract. Hope this helps :-)
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I don't know, I've never had Matcha. What I can tell you is that the All Natural Organic Instant is very strong, almost bitter taste. By the time that I add fruits and vegetables, and fruit juice to make my smoothie, the smoothie takes on less of the flavor of the green tea.