Matcha is a finely ground powder made from carefully cultivated green tea leaves, grown in the shade to enhance their flavour and nutritional profile. Unlike standard green tea, you consume the whole leaf, providing a more concentrated source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Renowned for its vibrant green colour and delicate, slightly sweet taste, matcha is ideal both as a warming drink and as an ingredient in a variety of recipes, from baked treats to gourmet dishes.

The careful shading of the tea plants brings out matcha’s rich, nuanced flavours and naturally increases levels of amino acids like L-theanine, which can help promote a sense of calm, mental clarity, and sustained focus throughout the day.