{"product_id":"anima-mundi-matcha-organic-ceremonial-grade","title":"Matcha Organic + Ceremonial Grade 42,5 g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis matcha from Anima Mundi comes from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efourth-generation Japanese family farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is produced in small batches. The tea leaves are carefully hand-picked and then slowly ground on stone mills into an exceptionally fine, vibrant green powder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnima Mundi uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e matcha—a quality designation for exceptionally fine matcha traditionally prepared plain with water. It has a pleasantly smooth and creamy taste, with balanced umami, subtle sweetness, and a delicate nutty note. This makes it ideal not only for classic matcha preparation but also for matcha lattes and other hot and cold drinks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ehigh-quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorganic Ceremonial Grade matcha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Origin from Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehand-picked\u003c\/strong\u003e and traditionally ground on stone mills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproduced in small batches on a fourth-generation family farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003esmooth, creamy taste with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eumami, subtle sweetness, and a delicate nutty note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003enaturally rich in catechins, chlorophyll, and L-theanine, and contains caffeine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eideal plain, as a matcha latte, or for hot and cold drinks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42.5 g makes approximately 28 servings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike brewed green tea, matcha is made by drinking the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eentire finely ground tea leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. As a result, the drink naturally contains catechins, chlorophyll, L-theanine, and caffeine, among other compounds. It is precisely the combination of its intense green color, velvety texture, and characteristic taste that makes good matcha a ritual all its own—in the morning, in the afternoon, or whenever coffee deserves a break.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnima Mundi was founded by Costa Rican herbalist \u003cstrong\u003eAdriana Ayales\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition to traditional herbal formulas, its range includes carefully selected superfoods, teas, and plant powders. The brand combines origin, traditional use, and modern everyday rituals in a refreshingly uncomplicated way. Discover more products in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blindabeauty.com\/collections\/anima-mundi\" title=\"Anima Mundi Collection\"\u003eAnima Mundi Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Ceremonial Grade mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn retail, matcha is often differentiated between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeremonial Grade and Culinary Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The terms are not legally protected, but they describe different quality and flavor profiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeremonial matcha is generally made from particularly young, carefully selected tea leaves and is characterized by an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintense green color, a very fine texture, and a mild, balanced taste with pronounced umami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is therefore primarily intended for classic preparation with water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulinary matcha is usually stronger and more bitter in taste and is often used for cooking, baking, or milk-based drinks. Its color and aroma can vary considerably depending on the harvest, cultivation, and processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnima Mundi's matcha comes from Japan and is produced in small batches on a fourth-generation family farm, hand-picked, and ground on stone mills. This careful processing is precisely what gives it its vibrant color and exceptionally velvety texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike brewed green tea, matcha is consumed with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eentire finely ground tea leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. As a result, the drink naturally contains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecatechins, chlorophyll, L-theanine, and caffeine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, among other compounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e½ teaspoon of matcha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into a matcha bowl or cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePour over with approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60–120 ml of hot water at around 80 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—do not use boiling water.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhisk vigorously with a matcha whisk or milk frother until a fine layer of foam forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy plain or top up with warm or cold plant milk to make a matcha latte.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnima Mundi recommends 1–2 servings per day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFor a spiced matcha latte, matcha can also be combined with a little \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blindabeauty.com\/products\/anima-mundi-golden-sun-milk\" title=\"Golden Sun Milk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Sun Milk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and coconut or oat milk.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore in a cool, dry place protected from heat and direct light. Seal tightly after opening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMatcha naturally contains caffeine. Adjust the dosage if you are sensitive to caffeine and take this into account particularly in the evening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatcha powder* (Camellia sinensis)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* from certified organic cultivation, origin: Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does “Ceremonial Grade” mean for matcha?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeremonial Grade is a quality designation used in retail for exceptionally fine matcha that, thanks to its mild, balanced taste, is well suited to traditional preparation with water. However, the term is not a legally protected quality class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Anima Mundi's matcha taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft, creamy, and balanced, with pronounced umami, light natural sweetness, and a delicate nutty note. It is considerably less bitter than many simpler matcha grades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is matcha different from regular green tea?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith regular green tea, the leaves are steeped in water and then removed. Matcha, on the other hand, consists of finely ground green tea leaves that are consumed in their entirety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes matcha contain caffeine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Matcha naturally contains caffeine. The exact amount may vary depending on the harvest and the quantity used. If you are sensitive to caffeine, start with a smaller serving and avoid drinking matcha too late in the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use this matcha for a matcha latte?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Although Ceremonial Grade is traditionally consumed plain, its creamy, balanced quality is also very well suited to matcha lattes with oat, almond, or coconut milk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy shouldn't the water be boiling?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater that is too hot can overpower the delicate flavor notes and make matcha taste more bitter. Around 80 °C is ideal for this matcha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many servings does one jar contain?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the serving size recommended by the manufacturer—½ teaspoon—42.5 g makes approximately 28 servings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Anima Mundi Herbals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44736461111563,"sku":"Artikelnummer: BL-7972384-Mat","price":66.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/8486\/3029\/files\/anima-mundi-matcha-organic-ceremonial-grade-425-g-562512.jpg?v=1729099649","url":"https:\/\/blindabeauty.com\/en\/products\/anima-mundi-matcha-organic-ceremonial-grade","provider":"Blanda Beauty","version":"1.0","type":"link"}