Step out of the ordinary with Barista Matcha, our organic first and second harvest matcha with assertive strength and culinary versatility. Mix with milk for a latte that can be sweetened to taste or boost smoothies, juice and hot chocolate with natural energizing affects you don't experience every day. Or treat yourself to our decadently delicious Matcha Oreo Filling Recipe, an uplifting and refreshing Matcha Mojito Recipe or explore all of our matcha recipes. The traditional cultivation of tencha requires shading the tea garden for 3-4 weeks prior to harvest. This elevates chlorophyll and enhances L-theanine and other stimulating amino acids responsible for matcha's unique bounty of energy.