Excellent taste and rich aroma, persistent energy effect for a feeling of vitality throughout the day. Amazing ceremonial matcha brings gastronomic pleasure, benefits for the body and tones it without negative consequences. Which variety to choose: Yabukita or Okumidori? Let's talk further, taking into account the unique properties of each species.
Ceremonial matcha: the main features of a premium tea product
Japanese powdered green tea or matcha is an original product with a long history. It is characterized by a special mechanism of caffeine absorption. Matcha provides maximum energy and pleasant cheerfulness without increasing pressure. Rich and aromatic matcha is much more useful than coffee . The uniqueness of matcha tea is that the drink is made from a special type of leaf powder. They are ground into a powder and completely dissolve in water during cooking. By drinking aromatic tea with a pronounced specific taste, it is possible to saturate the body with the maximum amount of useful substances and extracts.
The unique powdered tea contains valuable nutritional components, antioxidants, fiber and chlorophyll. Thanks to a special consumption ceremony, valuable substances enter the body in maximum concentration. Consuming matcha provides amazing results:
- mood improves;
- tension disappears after long mental work;
- the rate of fat burning increases, preventing their accumulation;
- blood pressure normalizes — the risk of stroke decreases.
Good to know: Studies conducted by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition prove that regular consumption of matcha green tea significantly lowers the level of bad cholesterol in the blood due to the high level of catechins.
The combination of a large amount of tea caffeine and the amino acid L-Theanine leads to the fact that matcha saturates the body with soft, calm energy. The result is efficient work, mental or physical activity without feeling irritated.
Read about how to choose a quality matcher and distinguish it from a fake in the Matcher blog.
Yabukita is a unique variety that changed the Japanese tea industry
Yabukita is one of the oldest recorded varieties of tea in Japan. The perfectly balanced taste of this matcha is quite easy to distinguish among other drinks. Unique powdered tea attracts with an elegant aroma, a combination of pleasant umami sweetness and original astringency.
In order to obtain a product of premium quality, the yabukita crop is harvested in a strictly defined spring period. It is extremely important to complete the task in this short period of time. If the moment is missed and the harvest season is over, the quality of the tea leaves deteriorates dramatically. It will no longer be possible to make a premium product out of it.
Japanese powdered tea is suitable for making usucha and matcha cocktails. A wonderful organic product helps to get rid of bad cholesterol, quickly relieve stress and relax.
Yabukita from the Matcher store range is grown at an altitude of 500 m above sea level in the rocky terrain of misty Shimane Prefecture. That is why the taste has minerality and aged bitterness.
This is a unique lot of the spring collection, which is suitable for beginners, as well as for a gentle combination with milk.
Okumidori is a perfectly balanced tea variety
A popular variety of tea in Japan, characterized by a high yield. The leaf picking period starts about a week later than Yabukita. This is a type of tea that can withstand spring frosts.
Matcha Okumidori is a perfectly balanced drink with a mild taste, light fruity acidity and a refreshing aroma. This type of tea is a hybrid of Yabukit. Unlike its " father " , Okumidori gives the drink a noticeably less astringency. This matcha is ideal for lovers of sweet refreshing drinks with pronounced herbal notes.
This variety has a beautiful pure green shade without bright yellowness. Okumidori is suitable for making usucha, as well as mixing in cocktails. The drink is rich in antioxidants, helps to strengthen the health of the heart, the immune system, and lower blood pressure. Regular consumption of Okumidori matcha provides effective prevention of cancer.
Okumidori farm monovariety from the Matcher store assortment is a ceremonial matcha that has undergone double shading for 50 days. It has a light fruity acidity and bright umami. It tastes of notes of green apples, grapes, white chocolate and corn.
How to prepare matcha: brewing features
In Japan, there are two traditional ways of preparing matcha:
- Usucha or Usutya is a weak brew for daily tea. To prepare matcha, you need to dissolve 2 g of powder in 80 ml of water with a temperature of 75–80 °C. Beat with a bamboo whisk until light foam is formed.
- Koycha or koytya - strong brewing. Such a drink can be consumed 1-2 times a week. It is necessary to dissolve 4 g of powder in 50 ml of water with a temperature of 75–80 °C. Beat until a thick stable foam is formed.
The best ceremonial matcha from Matcher.store
Eating premium organic products is a great way to take care of yourself and your loved ones. Choose the best ceremonial matches from the Matcher.store tea project. By keeping our popular matcha varieties affordable, we aim to get more people involved in a healthy lifestyle. Make an application with delivery across Ukraine for maximum comfort or use the self-delivery option from Kyiv.
