There are various grades of matcha available, even within the realm of "Mukoh Matcha." Generally, the matcha you find on the market falls into the categories of Culinary Grade, Confectionary Grade, or occasionally a slightly lower grade. Matcha is often used to make lattes with milk or incorporated into desserts, which means you don't necessarily need to obsess over the grade to enjoy it. However, if you aim to savor the essence of matcha itself or are interested in matcha for its rich natural nutritional content, we recommend the Premium Grade (Purple), which can be easily dissolved in water, delivering a delicious experience. For those seeking a taste of "high-end matcha," consider trying the Ceremonial Grade (Gold), which is stone-ground. Stone grinding ensures that no heat is introduced, preserving the true essence of matcha's flavor. Within the range of "Mukoh Matcha," you can discover even higher-quality and luxurious matcha options. One of the most extravagant offerings is matcha made from "Gyokuro," a variety of tea considered the finest in Japan. What makes it truly exceptional is that it's crafted using Gyokuro tea leaves from the renowned tea-producing region of Yame. But that's not all "Mukoh Matcha" goes a step further to provide the highest grade and utmost quality matcha, known as "The Utmost Drop" or "The Legendary Drop," crafted from "Yame Traditional Authentic Gyokuro." This variety of matcha is a rare and exquisite treat that not many, even among the Japanese, have had the opportunity to experience. "Yame Traditional Authentic Gyokuro" is so rare and precious that even within the limited production of Gyokuro tea, very few qualify as "Yame Traditional Authentic Gyokuro" due to the skill, effort, and scarcity of producers. The tea has received geographical indication (GI) certification from the government, underscoring its rarity and uniqueness. All the matcha from "Mukoh Matcha" is born out of a strong bond with Yame's tea farmers. It is 100 Yame-grown and follows the principles of Direct Trade. The product of "Mukoh Matcha" is based on the concept of "something that you and your loved ones can consume". Therefore, Mukoh Matcha deals with green tea, matcha, and food that we are familiar with, and we have a clear understanding of where, by whom, and how the products are made.?100 Japanese matcha (powdered green tea), made from the famous and rare 'Yame tea' as the tea's place of origin. You can simply dissolve it in water or hot water to enjoy its natural vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, catechins, theanine, and caffeine. It's also recommended to mix it with supplements like protein for a matcha-flavored treat. Matcha (powdered green tea) has become not only a favorite beverage but also a daily, convenient, and delicious option. ?The green tea component "epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg)" is easily extracted at high temperatures above 80 degrees Celsius, while the umami component "amino acids" is easily extracted at low temperatures. "Caffeine" can be reduced by brewing tea at low temperatures. ?It is sugar-free, additive-free, salt-free, color-free, and fragrance-free, so you can mix it with hot water, water, or milk as it is, or you can add sugar and use it for sweets and dishes. ?Culinary grade: Culinary grade matcha is harvested from first (spring) second (summer) green tea leaves and has a slightly lower grade than premium grade. However, Mukoh Matcha confectionery grade matcha green tea powder is not the lowest quality. It is suitable for drinking, cooking, baking, and smoothies. ?Premium grade: Premium grade matcha is also made from young tea leaves harvested from the first (spring) new tea of the year, but it is machine-ground instead of stone-ground. Premium grade matcha is also vivid green in color and can be enjoyed dissolved in water or hot water or used in cooking or sweets. ?Ceremonial grade: Made from the youngest and softest tea leaves harvested from the first (spring) new tea of the year, this is the highest quality matcha. Ceremonial grade matcha is ground with a stone mill, so no heat is added, the particles are fine and the color is vivid. It has a sweet and delicate flavor and can be mixed with water or hot water. ?Yamecha Yame tea is a high-quality Japanese green tea grown and produced in the Yame region of Fukuoka Prefecture. It is one of the popular green teas known for its high quality and high price, and in recent years it has been enjoyed by tea lovers all over the world. Yame matcha is a type of matcha that is divided into various grades depending on the quality of the tea leaves used, cultivation methods, and processing methods. ?Gyokuro, Sencha, and Matcha are all green teas made from the same tea plant, but they differ in their manufacturing processes. The nutritional content is the same, but when brewed with hot water, 70 of the green tea's nutrients are not extracted and are discarded with the tea leaves. On the other hand, with matcha, you drink it all, so not only is it delicious, but you can also consume all of the green tea's nutrients without leaving any behind. ✓Matcha Green tea is fine for one or two years if kept in the refrigerator. If kept in the freezer, its freshness will be preserved indefinitely. However, if left in a cool, dark place, the color and taste will change in 3-4 months, especially in the summer. Also, even if kept in the refrigerator, Matcha Green tea easily absorbs scents, so please be careful not to store it with strong-smelling items as the smell may transfer. Therefore, the expiration date is just a "guide" when stored in a cool, dark place. ?Matcha is a type of powdered green tea. It can also be consumed as instant green tea. In that case, for every 1g of matcha, pour about 80ml of water at around 60 C and mix well before drinking. If you want to drink it as a cold tea, add 100-500ml of water to 1g of matcha and shake well before drinking. You can enjoy delicious green tea instantly.