Matcha Jasmine [organic]-2.8oz tin

Stone stove left behind by immortals,
Lies crooked in the center of the stream.
Tea finished, two boats drift on abreast,
Tea smoke; wafting delicate fragrance.

So goes the famous tea-drinking poem, “Tea Stove” by the ancient Chinese writer Zhu Xi. Written during the Song Dynasty (960–1279) a period of intense creativity in Chinese history, the poem illustrates the notion that tea in all its varied forms was a gift from the gods. In addition to spawning a literary and artistic renaissance of sorts, the Song Dynasty also saw much creative work in the realm of tea manufacture. At the time, the government began offering a series of tax credits to farmers who agreed to farm newly terraced hillsides. Farming became possible on the steep slopes thanks to the recent development of irrigation pumps that could elevate water up to the new fields. Farmers discovered that the new fields were ideal for growing many types of tea. As the tea farms grew in number, so to did the various varieties of teas being made to appeal to the increasingly sophisticated tastes of the urban population. (By the Song Dynasty, some Chinese cities already had populations of over 1Million!)

Among the most important of these varieties was the development of jasmine scented tea, produced by layering freshly plucked leaves with fragrant jasmine blooms during processing. (Interestingly, like tea itself, as described in the poem above, the name Jasmine also means gift of god in Arabic.) At the time, jasmine tea became an instant success for merchants who began charging a premium for the wonderfully scented tea. (Also interestingly, this principle still brings smiles to the faces of merchants around the world!)

In the same ancient spirit of creative commerce, we‟re pleased to offer the latest innovation in Jasmine tea, Organic Jasmine Matcha. Stone ground using an exceptional Jiangxi Province Jasmine tea, this is one cup you‟re customers will definitely be coming back for time and again - thick, creamy and fully infused with sweet jasmine floral notes – exceptional.

Brewing Matcha: One common misconception people have of Matcha is that is must be brewed according to the strict guidelines of the Cha no yu ceremony. In reality, Matcha can be brewed many different ways. Read more about brewing matcha.

ANTIOXIDANT BENEFIT:
When consuming matcha you actually consume all the tea leaves. Scientific testing in Japan has indicated that on account of this fact the antioxidant benefit of matcha can be up to 5-9 greater then with normal green tea consumed in the conventional manner.
Interesting fact: Matcha made from high altitude teas such as Kenya green tea or Kenya white tea, have some of the highest antioxidant levels recorded for tea - considerably more than Japan green tea.