MATCHA TEA WHISKS & SCOOPS

An integral part of the Japanese tea ceremony, this tool kit comprises, a whisk for the Matcha powdered tea, a traditional scoop and a spoon for measuring your tea. It is made from bamboo and skilfully hand made to create its special shape.

Matcha is a superpower amongst teas. This special green tea is derived from Gyokuro tea, whose name translates as ‘Precious Dew’ and is shaded with reed screens for twenty days prior to harvesting to block out the sun. This serves to increase the chlorophyll and amino acid content. It is this amino acid, called theanine, and a special processing technique that give Gyokuro its unique sweet flavour and intense aroma. The greater quantities of these ingredients also increase its health-giving properties over other green teas. Gyokuro teas are then used to make the ceremonial tea Matcha, which is painstakingly ground in a special mill to a fine powder for whisking. Packets sold at a 40g weight.