Matcha Green Tea - Tea Minded

What is Matcha?

Matcha is a green tea, which is made from younger green tea leaves that are grown predominantly in shade. As a result, Matcha is very high in chlorophyll, antioxidants, caffeine and L-Theanine, and is considered to be very healthy.

Another distinction of Matcha is that its tea leaves are ground very fine, and whisked with hot water, rather than steeping. This creates a very intense version of green tea — with the best Matcha being sweet and vegetal, but balanced nicely with a touch of bitterness and sought after “unami” which is characteristic of Japanese tea.

We’ve assembled this page to serve as a high level guide to All Things Matcha, pointing to you to useful articles and resources.

Learn About Matcha

GUIDES — Our detailed guides include a look at the origins (and rich history) of the beverage, as well as detailed information about the different types and qualities, accessories, rituals and what to consider when buying matcha.