{"title":"All Product","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"matcha-japanese-ceremonial-grade","title":"Matcha | Japanese Ceremonial Grade","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese ceremonial grade matcha. The highest quality tier, made from first-harvest leaves shade-grown for weeks before picking and stone-ground into a fine, vibrant green powder. One pouch is about 28 cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Japanese ceremonial grade matcha?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeremonial grade is the highest matcha classification. The leaves come from the first spring harvest, are shade-grown for 20 to 30 days to concentrate chlorophyll and L-theanine, then stone-ground into a bright green powder fine enough to suspend in water. It is the grade used for traditional tea ceremony and the one you want for drinking straight or in a latte.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow is matcha different from coffee?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatcha pairs caffeine with L-theanine, an amino acid that smooths the release. You get alert focus for a few hours without the sharp spike or the crash. A single gram of ceremonial matcha gives you roughly a third of the caffeine of a strong cup of coffee, but the energy curve is longer and steadier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many servings are in a pouch?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximately 28 servings per 1oz \/ 28g pouch, at 1 gram per 8oz cup. A pouch covers about a month of daily drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat temperature should the water be?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e175°F. Not boiling. Boiling water scorches the leaf, which turns the matcha bitter and dulls the color. If you don’t have a thermometer, let a kettle sit for 2 to 3 minutes after it comes off boil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow do I prepare it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScoop 1 gram of matcha into a bowl or mug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a small splash of 175°F water, whisk into a smooth paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the rest of your water (or steamed milk) and whisk until frothy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrink immediately. Matcha settles if you let it sit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat can I pair it with?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteamed milk and a touch of honey for a matcha latte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver ice with oat milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic ceremonial preparation with a bamboo whisk and warm water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere is this matcha from?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapan. Distributed by The Mental Bar Coffee Company in San Diego, CA 92114.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy did The Mental Bar add matcha?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur customers kept asking. Matcha fits the Mental Bar promise: coffee, tea, and wellness that help you get through the day with intention. Just for today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePouch details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 1oz \/ 28g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 28 servings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredient: Japanese green tea powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade: Ceremonial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistributed by The Mental Bar Coffee Company, San Diego, CA 92114\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Mental Bar","offers":[{"title":"1oz \/ 28g","offer_id":67627841061046,"sku":"MATCHA-CEREMONIAL-28G","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/3714\/7574\/files\/matcha-flat-lay-teal.jpg?v=1791840175"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.thementalbar.com\/collections\/all-product.oembed","provider":"The Mental Bar Coffee Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}