Matcha is a traditional Japanese green tea powder crafted from the highest-quality shade-grown tea leaves. During the final weeks before harvest, the tea plants are covered to protect them from direct sunlight. This process increases chlorophyll levels, deepens the natural green color, and enhances the concentration of essential amino acids such as L-theanine. After harvesting, the leaves are steamed, dried, and carefully ground on stone mills into an ultra-fine, vibrant green powder that preserves the full nutritional profile of the tea leaf.