{"product_id":"ceremonial-matcha","title":"Ceremonial Matcha - Ground Green Tea Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Ceremonial Matcha is sourced from the renowned Matsushita Tea Garden in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka, Japan. Harvested in spring from a blend of Saemidori and Tsuyuhikari cultivars, it is stone-milled into an ultra-fine, vibrant emerald powder. The cup opens with a smooth, creamy body and layers of buttery umami, balanced by a gentle natural sweetness. Refined and lingering, this matcha is crafted for traditional preparation and mindful daily rituals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients: Fine Ground, Shade-grown Tencha Green Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAppearance: Bright, vibrant green due to high chlorophyll content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaste: Smooth, sweet, and slightly grassy with a creamy, nutty mouthfeel (never bitter).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHealth Benefits: High levels of L-theanine (for calm focus) and antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSuggested Preparation of \u003cspan\u003eCeremonial Matcha:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSift 1 teaspoon (1.5-2g) of matcha into a bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 2–3 oz of hot, not boiling, water (around 175°F or 80°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhisk vigorously in a \"W\" or \"M\" motion until a fine, creamy froth forms. Best prepared with a bamboo whisk (chasen) and bowl (chawan) as thin (usucha) or thick (koicha) tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colorado Coffee Club","offers":[{"title":"Fine Ground \/ 1oz","offer_id":45724102197419,"sku":"TMATCHA-TEA-1OZ-COMP","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0905\/4379\/files\/kraft_blank_final_latest_9d4a0be9-e54c-4bb9-8caf-493710ca8247.jpg?v=1760312838","url":"https:\/\/coloradocoffeetime.com\/products\/ceremonial-matcha","provider":"Colorado Coffee Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}