What is Matcha?
Matcha is a finely ground powder made from green tea leaves, originally from China and brought to Japan in 1191. Unlike other teas, matcha involves consuming the entire leaf, offering more flavor and health benefits.

What Does Matcha Taste Like?
High-quality matcha has a savory-sweet, vegetal taste with nutty or floral notes. Higher grades are richer in umami and less bitter.

Matcha’s History
Tea, the second most-consumed beverage in the world, has a rich history. Matcha began in China, spread to Japan through Zen Buddhism, and is now celebrated globally.

How Is Matcha Prepared?
Traditionally, matcha is prepared as usucha (thin) or koicha (thick), but modern recipes offer various methods, from lattes to desserts.

How Is Matcha Grown?
Matcha is made from shaded tea leaves, steamed to preserve color, then dried, destemmed, and stone-ground into powder.

Swimmy’s Matcha Origin
All Swimmy matcha comes from Uji, the birthplace of this prized tea.

Choosing a Grade
Ceremonial grades like Misaki™ and Matsu™ are for traditional matcha drinking, while culinary grades like Meiko™ and Midori™ suit lattes and recipes.

Caffeine in Matcha
Matcha contains caffeine, but it releases slowly, offering sustained energy without jitters, thanks to L-theanine.

Determining Matcha Quality
Matcha’s quality can be assessed by color, texture, aroma, and taste.

Matcha’s Green Color
Its vivid green hue comes from the shading process, which boosts chlorophyll.

What Is L-theanine?
L-theanine is an amino acid in matcha that promotes relaxation without drowsiness.

What Are EGCGs?
These antioxidants found in matcha protect skin from aging and other health benefits.

Swimmy’s Safety Measures
Swimmy conducts regular safety tests and adheres to FSSC 22000 standards.

Why Small Packaging?
Matcha oxidizes once opened, so smaller packaging ensures freshness.

Difference Between Matcha & Other Teas
Matcha is a suspension tea, grown under shade, offering unique flavors and health benefits compared to other teas.

Why Is Matcha Expensive?
Matcha requires meticulous care, hand-picking, and grinding, which increases its cost.

Organic Products
Swimmy’s matcha is organic and adheres to strict Japanese Agricultural Standards.

Best Time to Drink Matcha
Mornings or early afternoons are best due to its caffeine content.

Ceremonial vs. Culinary Matcha
Ceremonial matcha is for traditional drinking, while culinary matcha is for recipes.

How to Store Matcha
Store in a cool, dry place. Refrigerating or freezing unopened matcha preserves freshness.

Shelf Life
Matcha lasts two years unopened but should be consumed within six months of opening.

Side Effects
Matcha is generally safe and can aid in weight loss, energy boosts, and relaxation.