Since 1972, Stash has been committed to providing premium quality teas and an unsurpassed tea drinking experience. Stash begins with simply excellent tea leaves from the world's premier tea gardens and all natural botanical ingredients gathered from around the world. Meticulous blending and tasting of every tea ensures you will enjoy full flavor in every cup. What is Matcha? Matcha is the jade colored fine powdered green tea used for centuries in the Japanese tea ceremony. It is made from a special shade-grown Japanese green tea, which is hand-picked and the tea leaves are ground into a fine powder. Matcha is antioxidant rich, as the entire tea leaf is consumed. A blend of top quality green tea with classic flavor and bouquet. This tea has a beautiful golden color in the cup, and a delicate, slightly sweet flavor. A touch of Matcha, the fine powdered green tea used for centuries in the Japanese tea ceremony, boosts the healthy antioxidants. This tea should be sipped plain.