Valentine’s Day may have already come and gone, but the search for that perfect coupling moves ever forward, especially when it comes to tea. A true connoisseur knows that it takes a curious palate and an unquenchable thirst for new experiences to find that perfect match– or in this case, Matcha.
If you’ve never heard of Matcha tea before, here are some fast facts to get you oriented.
- A cup of matcha has about 10 times the amount of antioxidants in one cup of regular green tea.
- When you’re drinking matcha, you’re drinking the whole ground up leaf.
- In Asia, it was enjoyed by royalty over 800 years ago.
- It’s a very important part of the Japanese Tea Ceremony.
- You can use it to make hot or cold tea, shakes, cookies and more.
If that’s enough to pique your interest, why not put together a Matcha starter kit for yourself? The Tea Smith’s online shop has everything you need to get started.
You can start by picking up a couple of tins of our Matcha Premium. Depending what you use it for, a little can really go a long way! Just one teaspoon of powder yields a delicious hot or cold cup, tempered to your liking.
Your powdered Matcha won’t get you too far without a great whisk to go along with it. Our model is a traditional style, carved from bamboo. It’s a great way to get your blend as smooth as possible while engaging in the craft and tradition of Matcha tea making.
A traditional bowl adds a little more pomp and circumstance to the proceedings, while bamboo matcha spoons complete a traditional approach to brewing.
You can check out all of our Matcha-related items here and mix and match to your heart’s desire. If you’re looking for a really great deal though, you might want to head straight for the Matcha Starter Kit.
Have fun exploring and enjoying all that Matcha has to offer, and remember, the way you whisk is important to creating the best possible brew at home. If you’re curious about the best technique, ask your friends at the Tea Smith or check out other resources online.
