{"title":"Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMatcha is a shade-grown Japanese green tea powder brimming with antioxidants and other health benefits. Matcha powder is whisked with water and served \"thin\" or \"thick\", hot or iced, with milk or without milk - depending on your taste preferences and the grade of the matcha powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver the past few years, matcha has seen a surge in popularity due to its high caffeine levels and extraordinary health benefits. But not all matcha is created equal! Our matcha powder is stone-ground freshly for us just before shipping and stored in airtight containers to maintain freshness. When buying matcha powder, be sure to look for a bright green powder that is pure, ground green tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhich Matcha is Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere at our Tea Bar, we serve the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Culinary Grade Matcha Wakatake Matcha Powder in Saratoga Springs NY\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/matcha-wakatake\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMatcha Wakatake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eiced or hot with 16oz of water or as a latte with frothed whole or oat milk. For most matcha-drinkers,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Matcha Powder for Sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/matcha-wakatake\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWakatake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis going to be the perfect choice. We also offer an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/collections\/matcha-green-tea\/products\/organic-ceremonial-grade-matcha\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOrganic Ceremonial Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e at our tea bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shop Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/matcha-wako\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMatcha Wako\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Buy Matcha Unkaku Ceremonial-Grade Matcha Powder Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/unkaku\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMatcha Unkaku\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare ceremonial grade matcha powders. There are a couple differences between our\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Buy Matcha Powder near Saratoga Springs NY\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/matcha-wakatake\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMatcha Wakatake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the ceremonial-grade matcha. The first difference is where and how the tea is grown. The second is the resulting flavor profile, which calls for a ceremonial preparation. We recommend ceremonial-grade matcha to experienced matcha drinkers who prefer their matcha with less water and no honey or milk. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat Do You Need to Make Matcha at Home?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince matcha is a powdered green tea, you will need a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shop Tools for Making Matcha at Home - Matcha Whisk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/chasen-bamboo-matcha-whisk\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ematcha whisk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(traditionally called a matcha chasen) and a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shop Matcha Bowls Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/ben-suga-chawan\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ematcha bowl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto make hot matcha at home. For iced matcha, you can use cold water to whisk the matcha in the traditional way with the matcha chasen and bowl, or you can swap out the traditional for a cocktail shaker. We recommend using a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Traditional Bamboo Matcha Scoop for Measuring Matcha at Home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/matcha-bamboo-scoop\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etraditional matcha bamboo scoop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto measure your matcha. Learn more about\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"How to Prepare Matcha Tea at Home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/pages\/how-to-prepare-matcha-tea%20\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehow to make matcha at home on our blog\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"matcha-wako","title":"Matcha Wako","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe traditional powdered ceremonial Japanese green tea, matcha has recently gained popularity in the west as a \"super-food\". As opposed to other teas where an infusion of the leaf is drunk, with matcha, the whole leaf is consumed. This, of course, means more antioxidants and more caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Matcha Wako is enjoyed in thin tea preparation and is the second highest of the ceremonial grades (\u003ci\u003eusucha\u003c\/i\u003e, thin grade). It arrives vibrantly green and freshly sealed in airtight 20 gram tins which yield 10-12 servings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3117355265,"sku":"61MA9101","price":47.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/products\/tea_honeyproduct_lowres_-93.jpg?v=1612987910"},{"product_id":"matcha-wakatake-1","title":"Matcha Wakatake 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatcha green tea powder is a special type of green tea produced with exceptional care and tradition. All our \u003ca title=\"Shop Matcha Green Tea Powder\" href=\"\/collections\/matcha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/a\u003e is hand-picked and stone-ground to produce an extraordinarily smooth, high-quality matcha powder. Freshly ground for us right before being packed in air-tight tins and shipped from Japan, our 100g tins of Matcha Wakatake are packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and caffeine. Matcha Wakatake is a vibrantly green tea powder with that characteristically sweet and verdant taste associated with premium matcha powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally prepared hot in a bowl with a \u003ca title=\"Shop Bamboo Matcha Whisk\" href=\"\/products\/chasen-bamboo-matcha-whisk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echasen (bamboo matcha whisk)\u003c\/a\u003e, matcha has become most recently popular prepared in other forms (including our locally famous \u003ca title=\"Get Iced Mango Matcha Recipe \u0026amp; Shop Iced Matcha Set\" href=\"\/products\/iced-matcha-tea-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eiced mango matchas\u003c\/a\u003e!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for matcha to enhance smoothies, baking, or cocktails; as a matcha latte; or to shake up as an iced matcha at home, we recommend using the Matcha Wakatake. We recommend our \u003ca title=\"Shop Matcha Wako Ceremonial-Grade Matcha Powder\" href=\"\/products\/matcha-wako\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMatcha Wako\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Shop Ceremonial Grade Matcha Unkaku\" href=\"\/products\/unkaku\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMatcha Unkaku\u003c\/a\u003e ceremonial grade matcha powders for traditional preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha Wakatake currently comes in a \u003cstrong\u003e100 gram pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e, or about 50 servings. This pouch also makes a great refill for our previous tins or these \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shop washi paper wrapped tea tins online.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/washi-japanese-paper-wrapped-tea-tins-100g\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewashi paper wrapped Japanese tea tins\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2454631088138,"sku":"61MA9100","price":48.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/products\/clark-chai_sth_products_20180306_still-0053.jpg?v=1613053213"},{"product_id":"unkaku","title":"Matcha Unkaku","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatcha is a special type of Japanese green tea: a precious, jewel-green powder stone ground from hand-picked, high-grade Japanese tea leaves. It is traditionally whisked with hot water in a bowl to make a rich, healthful drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis superior grade can be used for thin or thick style matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12253446340694,"sku":"61MA9102","price":60.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/products\/tea_honeyproduct_lowres_-97.jpg?v=1612986619"},{"product_id":"ceremonial-matcha-gift-set","title":"Ceremonial Matcha Gift Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAre you or someone in your life ready to get serious about matcha and the traditional matcha ceremony? This gift set is the perfect place to start as you explore the ancient Way of Tea and the ritual of ceremonial matcha. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/organic-ceremonial-grade-matcha\" title=\"Shop Organic Thin-Grade Matcha for Usucha Ceremonial Matcha Preparation Online\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e60g Organic Ceremonial Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(ceremonial matcha intended for Usucha preparation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/matcha-bamboo-scoop\" title=\"Shop Chashaku Bamboo Matcha Scoop Online\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChashaku\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(bamboo scoop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/ben-suga-chawan\" title=\"Shop Hand Made Matcha Chawan Online\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBen Suga Chawan\u003c\/a\u003e* (hand-thrown matcha bowl made locally in the Catskill Mountains of NY)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/stainless-steel-mesh-strainer\" title=\"Shop Stainless Steel Sifter for Matcha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStainless Steel Sifter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(for sifting matcha and eliminated clumps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/chasen-bamboo-matcha-whisk\" title=\"Shop Traditional Bamboo Matcha Whisk (Chasen) Online\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChasen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(traditional bamboo matcha whisk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Note: Each Ben Suga matcha bowl is hand-thrown and glazed; variations in shape and color should be expected as each is a unique work of art. The color of the matcha bowl featured in the photograph is \u003cem\u003eSnow\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","offers":[{"title":"Earth","offer_id":43043269607610,"sku":"","price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tiger Eye","offer_id":43043269640378,"sku":"","price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Custard","offer_id":43043269673146,"sku":"","price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lavender","offer_id":43043269705914,"sku":"","price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Snow","offer_id":43043269771450,"sku":"","price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/files\/MatchaBoxSet-4._Square_jpg.webp?v=1761853551"},{"product_id":"intro-to-matcha-gift-set","title":"Intro to Matcha Gift Set","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdeal for those new to matcha or matcha fans who like their matcha with a touch of milk or honey, this gift set has everything you need to make the perfect bowl of matcha every time and comes complete with a how-to card and links to our online video guides!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/matcha-wakatake\" title=\"Shop 100% Pure Green Tea Matcha for Matcha and Matcha Lattes Online\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e100g Matcha Wakatake\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(may come in a resealable pouch or in a 100g tin)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/perfect-matcha-spoon\" title=\"Shop Easy-to-Use Perfect Matcha Scoop for a Perfect Matcha every time!\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/matcha-bamboo-scoop\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop Easy-to-Use Bamboo Matcha Scoop for a Perfect Matcha every time!\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMatcha Bamboo Scoop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/stainless-steel-mesh-strainer\" title=\"Shop Small Sifter Ideal for Sifting Matcha and other powdered teas\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStainless Steel Sifter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(for sifting matcha and eliminating clumps and static electricity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/products\/chasen-bamboo-matcha-whisk\" title=\"Shop Traditional Chasen Bamboo Matcha Whisk Online\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChasen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(traditional bamboo matcha whisk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315859321018,"sku":null,"price":113.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/files\/MatchaBoxSet-10._Square_jpg.webp?v=1761853431"},{"product_id":"matcha-wakatake-100g-pouch","title":"Matcha Wakatake 100g Pouch","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatcha green tea powder is a special type of green tea produced with exceptional care and tradition. All our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/matcha\" title=\"Shop Matcha Green Tea Powder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/a\u003e is hand-picked and stone-ground to produce an extraordinarily smooth, high-quality matcha powder. Freshly ground for us right before being packed in air-tight containers and shipped from Japan, our Matcha Wakatake is packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and caffeine. Matcha Wakatake is a vibrantly green tea powder with that characteristically sweet and verdant taste associated with premium matcha powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally prepared hot in a bowl with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chasen-bamboo-matcha-whisk\" title=\"Shop Bamboo Matcha Whisk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003echasen (bamboo matcha whisk)\u003c\/a\u003e, matcha has become most recently popular prepared in other forms (including our locally famous \u003ca href=\"\/products\/iced-matcha-tea-set\" title=\"Get Iced Mango Matcha Recipe \u0026amp; Shop Iced Matcha Set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eiced mango matchas\u003c\/a\u003e!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for matcha to enhance smoothies, baking, or cocktails; as a matcha latte; or to shake up as an iced matcha at home, we recommend using the Matcha Wakatake. We recommend our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/matcha-wako\" title=\"Shop Matcha Wako Ceremonial-Grade Matcha Powder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMatcha Wako\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/unkaku\" title=\"Shop Ceremonial Grade Matcha Unkaku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMatcha Unkaku\u003c\/a\u003e ceremonial grade matcha powders for traditional preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha Wakatake comes in a 100 gram re-sealable pouch, which will make about 50 servings. (Please note: this pouch may be the branded Marukyu Koyamaen pouch or a Kraft pouch depending on availability.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44432830660794,"sku":null,"price":48.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/files\/Matcha_Wakatake_Pile_of_Powder_with_small_corner_of_package.webp?v=1743772374"},{"product_id":"organic-ceremonial-grade-matcha","title":"Matcha Midori (60g)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful organic matcha from Japan, this ceremonial grade matcha powder is smooth, light, and refreshing with a pleasing florality and grounded vegetal finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend this matcha for use in both ceremonial preparations and more Western matcha preparations like iced matcha, lattes, and smoothies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone-ground to order for us in Japan, our Organic Matcha Midori is a gorgeously vibrant green and whisks smooth with a generous foam. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Our Organic Matcha Midori comes in a 60 gram re-sealable pouch, which will make about 30 servings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45074199281850,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/files\/Matcha-1.jpg?v=1774984333"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3733\/collections\/MACHA_2_15eef73a-27a0-407c-b541-6c12370cd54b.jpg?v=1664285150","url":"https:\/\/www.saratogateaandhoney.mom\/collections\/matcha-green-tea.oembed","provider":"Saratoga Tea \u0026 Honey Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}