The Matcha Izumi Green Tea (30gr) is specially designed for those new to Matcha tea and is ideal for learning about the ritual, taste, and ceremony before moving on to more complex varieties. It tastes fresh, lively and aromatic.
Izumi, whose name means "spring," has a stronger and slightly more bitter flavor than matcha of more complex varieties. It is also perfect for cooking to make tasty and energetic beverages to be consumed at any time of the day.
Adding milk or soy or almond milk will prepare a very tasty matcha latte, which consumed in the morning will give you the energy to face the day.
The Beneficial Effect of Matcha
Those who drink matcha consume the tea leaf in its entirety (as a powder dissolved in water) and thus also all the substances contained in the tea leaf. This represents a crucial difference from other varieties of tea. The caffeine in matcha provides a mild energy boost for an alert and awake mind, while the presence of L-theanine provides a calming object, moderating the stimulating effect of caffeine. The benefit? A perfect balance of invigoration and relaxation. In addition, matcha offers the highest known value of cell-protecting antioxidants of any natural product, making it a true fountain of youth. The antioxidant capacity of matcha tea is several times greater than, for example, goji berries, pomegranate, or blueberries. With an ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbing Capacity) value of 1,711 units per gram, it thus occupies an undisputed leadership position among the so-called "superfoods" and is a natural defense against free radicals.
In cooking, matcha's unique aromatic components make it an outstanding ingredient in cooking and baking. Its taste is described as "umami," meaning "flavor," considered the fifth taste sensation after sweet, salty, sour and bitter. Matcha is therefore suitable as a special ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes.
How best to prepare Matcha Izumi Green Tea
- To prepare Matcha Izumi, boil fresh and preferably pure water.
- Let the water cool to 80° C (e.g., pouring the water back and forth between cups three times or opening the kettle and waiting 10 minutes).
- Put 1 gram of matcha (two bamboo spoons or half a teaspoon) in a bowl. Whisk the matcha for about 15 seconds until it foams using the bamboo whisk.
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