Found - Organic Certified Premium Matcha ! It is so new and fresh,
Le Palais Gourmet hasn't posted it yet on their website. You're the first to know! High quality
matcha is made from shade-grown tea leaves (gyokuro) and stone-ground into a fine, bright green powder. Matcha tea is a
superfood as it has one of the highest amounts of antioxidants available on earth. Unlike other teas which are steeped and then removed, matcha tea (the powder) is actually ingested into the body.
As you can see in this caddy, the beautiful and vibrant color. In the foreground, is the bamboo
matcha scoop (chashaku) which is used to place a tiny amount into the
matcha tea bowl.
Here you can see the dry organic matcha powder placed into the bowl.
Here is a beautiful yet simple
bamboo tea whisk (chasen) used for whisking the matcha.
Hot Spring water is added (never boiling so as to retain the nutrients and optimum flavor) and whisked for few seconds. The purpose of the bamboo whisk is to remove any lumps remaining in the liquid and any on the sides of the tea bowl. This is beautiful daily ritual.
Now, we are ready to drink this amazing organic certified premium matcha from Japan!
Le Palais Gourmet in Beverly Hills, California, hosted an organic matcha tasting event to the delight of all the attendees. It was an epicurean event with matcha cuisine created by world renowned chef, Christy Choo (owner of Jin Patisserie).
The tea bar at Le Palais Gourmet was a spectacular with so many wonderfully prepared desserts all made with organic matcha, the Japanese green tea ground by stone into fine powder. Matcha is receiving world-wide acclaim for its super concentrated amount of antioxidants (more than 10 times that of pomegranate). Rather than simply, steeping the green tea, it's actually ingested which allows the concentrated antioxidants to stay in the body longer to deliver its powerful nutritional benefits. Let's take a look at all the tempting offerings!
These are matcha pound cake slices over a bed of raspberry sauce with a touch of creme fraiche and a raspberry garnish.
Would you like a matcha soy smoothie? Perfect for the summer or anytime!
Take a look at all the canisters of tea along the walls . . . many of which are organic!
Beauty is everywhere at Le Palais Gourmet tea emporium !
The crowd gathers to watch Le Palais Gourmet's tea master, David Barenholtz demonstrate how to prepare hot matcha. This is a daily ritual of health, peace and tranquility.
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