Matcha is a type of green tea carefully grown and processed through a process that includes shading the leaves and grinding them into a fine powder. You are drinking ground green tea, which gets separated into several categories based on the quality with the ceremonial grade being the highest.

Generally, matcha contains between 18.9 and 44.4 milligrams of caffeine per gram (mg/g), which equates to between 37.8 and 88.8 milligrams of caffeine per cup of matcha. For comparison, coffee beans contain between 10 and 12 milligrams of caffeine per gram of beans, which makes matcha comparable to an espresso or coffee, unlike other teas.

Yes, it is organic but not certified. We are currently working on our certification process.

A tea cultivar refers to the plant variety of a tea, which is bred to have specific traits. These traits might include being pest resistant, withstanding temperature extremes, and/or bringing out certain flavor profiles. There are thousands of different tea cultivars, similar to wine with its endless range of grape varieties.

Yes. All of our teas are ethically sourced, mainly from small independent family farms in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, and all of our packaging is 100% recyclable and/or compostable.

Matcha grading indicates the quality of the tea. Ceremonial grade designates the highest quality matcha, which uses the youngest tea leaves at the top of the plant, while culinary grade is of lesser quality and is often used for cooking purposes.

Health benefits of The People's Matcha are wide-ranging, and may include decreased risk of cancers, high blood pressure, high body fat, tooth loss, pneumonia, and diabetes.

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