" About Japanese Matcha Green Tea Drinking a cup of matcha green tea is the perfect way to bring a little refreshment, calm, and gentle focus into your day. The main ingredients in matcha are caffeine, the bitter component, catechins, the astringent component, and theanine, the sweet and savory component. Theanine is thought to reduce stress, improve concentration, and make you feel refreshed. Theanine is an amino acid unique to tea, and first-harvest tea is said to have three times more theanine than second-harvest tea. This matcha is made from 100% first-harvest tea leaves. When tea is grown under a covering (blocking sunlight) for a certain period, the formation of catechins from amino acids is suppressed, so the leaves remain rich in theanine, resulting in a flavorful taste. About This Matcha Organic Matcha from Haruno, Tenryu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan Haruno, Tenryu in Shizuoka is known as the ""organic valley"" and hosts visiting tea lovers from around the world. With an altitude of 400–500m, the valley has established a reputation for high-quality tea with a refined taste and fresh aroma. The tea leaves we use are grown 100% —completely free of pesticide and chemical fertilizers. Before harvesting, the leaves are carefully put in the shade for over 3 weeks to increase their natural sweetness. When served correctly, this matcha is rich, full-bodied, and is characterized by its pleasant and robust natural sweetness with a muscat-like aroma. Brewing Tips * Powder: Add 1 teaspoon (about 2 g) into a bowl or cup * Water: Add 2.4 oz (70 ml) of hot water at around 176 °F (80 °C) * Whisking: Perform gently but thoroughly until smooth and frothy Servings * Per Pack: 15 servings * Serving size: 1 teaspoons (about 2 g) * Caffeine Per Serving: 65–75 mg