Organic Matcha Cocktail Grade Kagoshima

About Organic Matcha Cocktail Grade Kagoshima

For our Organic Matcha Cocktail Grade, we only use tea leaves from the Kagoshima prefecture in Japan using a blend of Yabukita, Okumidori, Okuyutaka and Zairai cultivars.This specific Matcha is made exclusively from ceremonial grade Tencha blended with a small amount of Tencha leaves from the 2nd harvest to add a touch of robust flavour that shines through the sweetness, creating the perfectly balanced latte. 

This grade is much higher than culinary Matcha and has been specifically designed to taste best in lattes, though it can also be used as a superior grade ingredient mixed into cocktails, smoothies, ice cream, cookies, or used in baking.   

About Kagoshima

Kagoshima is a diverse area with a mild, sub-tropical environment, dotted with volcanoes and mountains. With good rainfall, it is a key centre for the cultivation of Japanese produce, including teas gaining acknowledgement for their quality and taste. Farmers here are also recognised for testing innovative methods that contribute to more sustainable production. 

Cultivation & Processing 

Matcha is a Tencha green tea ground into a fine powder, traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies. Renowned for its intense green colour and rich, sweet flavour, Tencha is made from tea bushes typically shaded three weeks before harvesting. This shading process results in delicate, dark green leaves. After harvesting, the tea leaves are steamed, deveined, dried, and meticulously ground into a fine powder that becomes Matcha

Effects

This ultra-healthy beverage contains the nutritional equivalent of 10 cups of regular green tea and has been dubbed the 'ultimate superfood' by nutrition experts. The tea contains catechins, carotenes and vitamins A, B, C and E. The green powder is rich in the amino acid L-theanine, which promotes relaxation and reduces stress while providing long-lasting alertness. Matcha can also improve brain performance, concentration, memory and mood.

How to Enjoy

Organic Matcha Cocktail Grade Kagoshima is ideal for the morning or early afternoon and can be mixed into Matcha lattes,  smoothies, ice cream, cookies, or used in baking.

To make an AVANTCHA-standard Matcha latte, use 2 Matcha Spoons (3g) of Organic Matcha.

Sift the Matcha powder into bowl or press whisk down several times to break up and loosen the powder.

Add 50ml of 70°C water and whisk briskly. Top up with 150ml of cold or hot frothed milk.

Discover our delicious Matcha recipes and learn all about Matcha in our World of Matcha page.