Latte Grade Matcha Powder — 80g, 500g Pack (Shizuoka, Japan) Elevate your daily relaxation and café moments with our Latte Grade Matcha Powder, made from high-quality tea leaves grown in Shizuoka, Japan’s renowned tea-producing region. This matcha features a vibrant green color and a smooth, naturally sweet flavor that perfectly complements milk, making it an ideal choice for delicious and approachable matcha lattes. 🌿 Features Sourced from Shizuoka’s premium tea leaves Shizuoka offers the ideal climate and soil for tea cultivation, producing leaves rich in flavor and aroma. Shade-grown for enhanced flavor By covering tea plants before harvest, chlorophyll and L-theanine levels increase, resulting in a vivid green color and a sweeter, umami-rich taste. First harvest (first flush) leaves Only the tender young leaves picked in spring are used, providing a refined and smooth flavor without bitterness. Traditionally stone-ground The steamed tea leaves are slowly ground with a stone mill to produce an ultra-fine, smooth powder that creates a beautiful froth. Perfectly balanced for lattes This matcha is formulated to maintain its flavor and aroma even when mixed with dairy or plant-based milks and pairs well with sweeteners and other flavorings. Rich in health benefits Contains abundant antioxidants like catechins and relaxing amino acids such as L-theanine, promoting both body and mind wellness. 🍵 Taste, Aroma & Experience Color: Bright and deep green Aroma: Fresh grassy notes with subtle sweetness Flavor: Smooth umami with mild bitterness, harmonizing beautifully with creamy milk Aftertaste: Clean, sweet, and refreshing finish 🛠 How to Make Matcha Latte (Hot/Iced) Sift 1 to 1.5 teaspoons (about 2g) of matcha powder into a cup. Add 70-80ml of hot water at around 80°C (176°F), then whisk briskly with a bamboo whisk or frother to create froth. Pour in steamed or warmed milk (dairy or plant-based such as soy, oat, etc.). Add sweetener if desired for extra flavor. For iced lattes, dissolve matcha in cold water, pour over ice, and add milk. 🧘 ♀️ Ideal For Cafes and restaurants seeking to serve authentic matcha lattes Anyone wanting to enjoy high-quality matcha lattes easily at home Use in matcha-based sweets and beverages Health-conscious consumers looking for natural, premium ingredients 📦 Packaging & Storage 80g sealed pack made with environmentally conscious materials Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and humidity After opening, keep sealed and use within 6-8 weeks for best freshness ✔ Quality & Sustainability Grown using sustainable farming practices in Shizuoka Produced in hygienic, carefully controlled facilities Free from additives, preservatives, or artificial colors Non-GMO and strictly quality-controlled