Use Gotcha Matcha to make green tea lattes, and green tea smoothies. Froth with milk, blend with fruit or add the rich taste of green tea to desserts, sauces and pastry.

Once opened, store canister in the refrigerator to help maintain freshness.

What is cafe grade matcha?
Cafe grade matcha is made with less delicate tealeaves, has a stronger flavor and is ideal for using in cooking, baking and mixing with milk/yogurt drinks. The price of ingredient grade is related to how green the matcha powder is, denoting the quality of tealeaves used. The greener, or "younger" a matcha is, the more expensive.

Why sift matcha?
For the same reason bakers sift flour before using. The static electricity in the air encourages powders (be it flour, baking powder, cocoa, etc) to stick together and form clumps. The same is true with matcha green tea powder. Sifting matcha smoothes it out and lets it blend better into your drink or cooking recipe.

About Nishio Growing Regions
We sourced this matcha from the environmentally friendly hillside region of Nishio. In the late 1800's a Buddhist priest introduced the varietal and production techniques of the Uji region used in matcha production.  Soon Nishio became a formidable producer of matcha tea.

Matcha Green Tea Latte Recipe
Prepare this frothy green tea latte with either hot or cold milk

• Add 8 oz hot or steamed milk to 1 tsp Gotcha Matcha
  

For best results mix matcha powder with 1 tbsp hot water in the bottom of your cup, then add steamed milk.  When using an electric frother, add milk to matcha and froth in a tall glass.  Pour over ice for a chilled Iced Green Tea Latte.  Sweeten to taste.

Read The Matcha Green Tea Latte Page with more recipes, tips and photographs.

Matcha Green Tea Smoothie Recipe
A simple and nutritious breakfast food

• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 2 tbsp honey or sugar
• 1 tsp ingredient grade matcha
• 1/2 cup ice cubes