MATCHA green tea powder Organic and Halal Ceremonial grade Made in JAPAN

The top tea producer in Japan

Southern Kyushu city, with its climate characterised by large temperature differences and deep mists, is ideal for green tea cultivation. In fact, it is the top producer of green tea out of all of Japan's cities, towns, and villages. 

Chiran tea has won a variety of awards, such as the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award or the National Tea Reviewers Japan Farmer's Central Chairperson Prize, with reviews of quality and taste continuing to rise.

A wealth of cultivars

Chiran uses land fertilised by accumulated volcanic ash, allowing for a wide variety of teas to be cultivated compared to other areas. A wide range of gougumi (Blends) created from unique and rich tea leaves means we can provide each customer with a tea to suit their tastes.

Blending is the key to supreme taste

The tea most people drink day to day is so called "blend tea", created by combining several different breeds of tea. While with coffee one can enjoy "single origin" types, created using a single type of bean, in the world of tea it is normal to combine the strengths of several varieties to create a harmony of richer flavours and aromas.

Craftsmen who
master tea: "Chashi" 

The creation of gougumi is carried out by craftsmen known as "Chashi" (Tea masters). The flavour of tea leaves changes minutely depending on the season, or even day, they are harvested on. In order to make sure that the flavour is uniform throughout the year, the attributes of each tea leaf is examined using eyes, nose, mouth, and even touch, with breed selection and blend adjusted accordingly. A tea that fully utilizes the strengths of each leaf is the result.

"Sifting" and "Screening" to improve appearance

Japanese tea is not just about taste and aroma, but also outward beauty. Tea leaves in their crude state vary in terms of shape and length, with stems and foreign matter also present, the first step is removing these and matching the size of the leaves to improve the appearance.

Extracting the flavour and aroma through "Roasting"

In their crude state, tea leaves have very little aroma. By lightly roasting them the aroma is released, and the sweetness of the leaves is drawn out. Chashi adjust the temperature of the flame, and the roasting time precisely depending on the breed of leaf and season.

Flavour through "Gougumi"

The most important process is giving the tea a unique flavour, and ensuring a stable quality throughout the year via blending. One must be familiar with the characteristics of the leaves, and a sharp eye for good leaves is important.

1. Matcha Supports Heart Health

* Matcha powdered green tea has 137 times more antioxidants, or EGCGs, than regularly brewed green tea.
* Green tea catechins contribute to a healthy cardiovascular system. 

And matcha is the most potent type of green tea.
* Catechins from tea may reduce the risk of heart disease mortality.
* Drinking three cups of green (or black) tea every day could prevent stroke.
* Significant reductions in LDL cholesterol (the bad type of cholesterol). 

* Helpful in maintaining healthy arteries.

2. Matcha Helps Improve Mood and Mental Focus

* Matcha contains higher levels of amino acids (the building blocks of protein) than any other tea.
* And it turns out to be highest in one of the most prized amino acids,         L-theanine.
* What does L-theanine do for you? It can put you in a calm and meditative state.
* L-theanine is also why the caffeine in tea may not give you the same jitters as the caffeine in coffee does.
* While all green tea contains L-theanine, the levels found in matcha are unmatched. Most green teas have four milligrams of L-theanine per serving, but matcha has 20 milligrams!

3. Matcha Supports Healthy Metabolism

* It turns out that matcha may help you lose weight by increasing your metabolism and helping you burn more fat.
* Drinking matcha can result in an increase in your body's rate of thermogenesis (the rate at which you burn calories) from 8-10% (without matcha) to 35-43% (with it)!
* Significant reduction in body fat from drinking matcha.

4. Matcha Prevents Cell Damage

* Drinking matcha regularly reduces the damage caused by free radicals.
* This has anti-aging implications plus its excellent for building a stronger immune system!

5. Matcha Supports Brain Health

* Green tea consumption may be effective in improving cognitive function and reducing the progression of cognitive dysfunction.
* Better performance in reaction time, memory, and attention.

6. Assists in Detoxification

* Chlorophyll, responsible for the lovely green color in plants, is a proven aid in detoxification. It helps flush away heavy metals, toxins, and chemicals from your body.
* Because matcha tea leaves are shade-grown they gain higher levels of chlorophyll than other green teas, making matcha the most potent source of chlorophyll.