FAQ
What is Matcha?
Matcha is finely ground powder from shade-grown green tea leaves (Camellia sinensis), consumed whole for maximum nutrients unlike steeped green tea.
Chaé sources single-origin ceremonial-grade from Japan, ensuring a vibrant green color and smooth non-bitter umami taste.
What Makes Matcha Different from Green Tea?
Matcha involves ingesting the entire leaf after shade-growing boosts chlorophyll, delivering higher antioxidants, caffeine, and L-theanine than steeped green tea. This creates sustained energy without crashes, ideal for luxury daily rituals. Chaé’s matcha amplifies these traits for premium taste.
Health Benefits of Matcha
Matcha offers antioxidants rivaling superfoods, supporting detoxification, cholesterol reduction, stress relief, and calm focus via L-theanine. It provides jitter-free energy as a coffee alternative, with anti-inflammatory catechins for skin and overall wellness. Consume 1-2 servings daily for benefits.
Matcha Grades Explained
Ceremonial grade like Chaé uses the youngest leaves for smooth, sweet drinking—best for straight preparation. Premium suits lattes; culinary for baking. Look for a bright green color, Japanese origin and a non-bitter umami taste to recognize high quality matcha. Chaé focuses solely on artisanal ceremonial grade matcha.
How to Make Matcha
Sift 1-2g Chaé into a bowl, add 60ml 70-80°C water, whisk in “W” motion until frothy for usucha. For lattes: halve water, add frothed milk (oat or plant-based). Use a bamboo whisk for best results.
Does Matcha Have Caffeine? How Much?
One gram Chaé serving has ~35mg caffeine—less than coffee’s 100mg but sustained by L-theanine for focus without jitters. Limit to 1-3 servings daily based on tolerance.
Matcha vs Coffee: Better Energy?
Matcha delivers calm alertness via L-theanine synergy, avoiding coffee crashes.
Is Matcha Good for Weight Loss or Skin?
Antioxidants and catechins aid metabolism and satiety, supporting weight goals in balanced diets. Topical/internal use benefits skin via anti-inflammation.
How to Store Matcha Properly
Refrigerate Chaé post-opening in an airtight bag, away from light/moisture and it lasts at least 6 months.