Matcha—Japan’s green treasure
What exactly do you need to know about the “espresso of the tea world”?
Matcha, the vibrantly green powdered tea from Japan, has long since stepped out of the shadows as a niche product known only to hardened tea-heads. In recent years matcha mania has taken hold in Germany, too, where it has emerged as a true hipster beverage. With its bright, slightly bitter flavor and its luminous green color, matcha is taking teacups by storm—and has recently joined Dallmayr’s tea lineup in organic quality and sustainable packaging.
A tea that fuses tradition and character
The origin and discovery of matcha
Matcha has its origins in Nishio, one of the world’s oldest tea-growing regions. Long used by Zen Buddhist monks as a meditational aid, matcha has been produced traditionally in this region of Japan for over 800 years. But what is it that makes this tea so special? Matcha has a great deal more to offer than an intense aroma with a hint of sweetness. It is prized above all for its hefty nutritional punch.
Available in our range: Dallmayr Matcha, a superpowered tea
Our certified-organic matcha tea is made from leaves picked in the first harvest of the year (first flush) in Japan’s premium tea-growing regions. The local tea farmers are masters in the intricate art of producing this ancient variety of tea. Shading the tea plants prior to harvesting, gently processing the leaves and grinding them in traditional granite mills: Each step in this production process is carried out with painstaking care. The result is a tea that not only tastes and looks amazing, but elegantly intertwines centuries-old tradition and modern lifestyle.
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Produced by grinding the entire tea leaf into a fine powder, matcha delivers a lasting caffeine kick, making it an ideal alternative to coffee.
Dallmayr Matcha in sustainable packaging
Alongside our unwavering commitment to premium quality teas, we also strive to supply our products in eco-friendly packaging. The new organic matcha tea delivers on both counts: its resealable 30 g stand-up pouch protects the aroma while ensuring recyclability. The packaging is made from mono plastic, is BPA-free and contains no aluminum or solvents. It protects the contents from moisture and light, ensuring a long-lasting aroma for a truly blissful brew.
Perfect preparation
A multi-sensory ritual
Admittedly, preparing matcha may seem a tad daunting at first. But have no fear: You, too, can learn to mix up a mean matcha in a few swift moves. If you’re going to do the job right, however, you will need a small bamboo whisk and, if possible, a ceramic matcha bowl.
- Measure the tea: Put 2 g of matcha into a tea bowl or cup.
- Add water: Pour 50 ml of hot water (around 75-80°C) over the tea. To preserve the delicate flavor of the tea, make sure the water isn’t boiling.
- Froth: This is where the traditional matcha whisk comes into play: Beat the powdered tea until it has completely dissolved and a dense, fine-pored froth has formed on the surface.
- Top up: Finally, top the tea up with another 100 ml of water.
Voilá: a vibrantly green brew with a nutty, pleasantly bitter flavor. You can now add dairy or non-dairy milk—to mix yourself a matcha latte, for instance—or drink it neat, Japanese-style. Incidentally, matcha has a whole range of other culinary uses and can be added to cakes, ice-cream or cool mixed drinks.
Matcha: The ultimate hipster brew
“Matcha” is the Japanese word for “powdered tea” and it is one of the oldest and most precious varieties of tea that the country has to offer. Tea rituals evolved in Japan over the course of the centuries. But matcha has long since spread beyond the country's shores, establishing itself as the drink of the moment in Europe. Younger generations, Gen Z in particular, have an increasing appetite for this Japanese classic, incorporating it into all manner of creative recipes. The tea owes its appealing bright green glow and its distinctive flavor to the long period during which the precious leaves of the tea plants are shaded from the sun.
