Izu Matcha - My SensibiliTeas - matcha green tea from SensibiliTeas
Izu Matcha - My SensibiliTeas - matcha green tea from SensibiliTeas

Izu Matcha | Ground Green Tea

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Caffeine
Moderate Caffeine This is a general guide: all tea contains caffeine; the amount in your cup varies with the ratio of tea to water and how you brew it. Even high caffeine tea is generally less caffeine than coffee.

Matcha featuring ground green tea.

Variant: 1 oz

Quick Tea Notes

Mood / Ritual

Focus & Clarity • Energizing • Daily Balance • Slow Mornings

Flavor Profile

Full-bodied and vibrant, with smooth green depth, light umami, gentle astringency, and a creamy finish when whisked well.

Good to Know

Matcha is powdered green tea, so you consume the tea rather than steeping and removing the leaves. It contains caffeine and has a stronger green tea presence than many loose-leaf green teas.

Pairs Well With

Milk, oat milk, vanilla, honey, white chocolate, mochi, shortbread, almond cookies, lemon desserts, smoothies

For Fans Of

matcha lattes, Japanese-style green tea, grassy green teas, café-style matcha drinks, focused morning rituals

Why We Love It

Izu Matcha is made for anyone who loves the rich, concentrated character of powdered green tea — whether you prefer a traditional bowl of matcha, an iced matcha, or a creamy latte.

Because matcha is whisked into water rather than steeped and removed, the cup has more body than a traditional infused green tea. It is smooth, green, and satisfying, with enough depth for a simple cup and enough versatility for lattes, smoothies, and recipes.

Matcha can feel fussy at first, but it does not have to be. A bamboo matcha whisk is the traditional tool and does the best job creating a fine, even froth. A small kitchen whisk can work too, especially in a pinch, though it may take a little more effort and may not create quite the same foam. For the easiest everyday method, a handheld milk frother works beautifully — it is quick, low-stress, and a favorite recommendation in our shop.

We love Izu Matcha as a daily ritual tea: a little more intentional than tossing a tea bag in a mug, but still simple enough for real life. Whisk it with hot water for a classic cup, shake it with cold water for iced matcha, or add milk and vanilla for a café-style latte at home.

Inside This Blend

A closer look at the ingredients that shape this blend’s flavor, aroma, and character.

Matcha

Matcha

Flavor Notes: Rich, umami, vegetal, creamy, slightly sweet, grassy, lightly bitter, smooth

Aroma: Grassy, fresh, sweet, vegetal, green

Ingredient precautions
Matcha

Contains caffeine. Use caution if sensitive to caffeine, pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a medical condition. Matcha is best prepared with hot but not boiling water to preserve its smooth flavor and avoid bitterness.

Brewing Recommendation

Method

Sift, whisk, and sip — no steeping required.

Matcha

½–1 tsp | 1–2 grams

Water

8 oz | 237 ml

Temperature

170–175 °F | 77–79 °C

Whisk Time

20–30 Seconds

Method

Sift, whisk, and sip — no steeping required.

Matcha

½–1 tsp | 1–2 grams

Water

8 oz | 237 ml

Temperature

170–175 °F | 77–79 °C

Whisk Time

20–30 Seconds

Brewing Notes

  • Sift the matcha into a bowl, mug, or small pitcher to help prevent clumps in your cup.
  • Don't add all of the water at once. Add a splash of water and whisk into a smooth paste, then add the rest of your water and whisk until frothy.
  • For the best froth, use a bamboo matcha whisk and move it quickly in a loose “M” or “W” motion rather than stirring in circles.
  • A small kitchen whisk can work, but a handheld milk frother is the easiest shortcut for a smooth, foamy cup.
  • For an iced matcha, whisk or froth with a small amount of water first, then pour over ice and add cold water or milk.
  • For a latte, use less water and top with steamed or iced milk.
  • Do not steep and strain; matcha is meant to be whisked into the drink.