Product Description
Kuwaraen Powdered Green Tea is a finely ground Japanese green tea produced by Kuwaraen (株式会社桑原園), a tea house established in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture. This powdered tea (パウダー茶) is made from green tea leaves cultivated in the Shizuoka region, renowned for the quality of its tea plantations. Unlike tea traditionally brewed in a teapot, this powdered format allows you to consume the entire tea leaf and therefore 100% of its nutrients (vitamins, catechins, dietary fiber), whereas a classic infusion extracts only about 30%. This product is notably in conveyor belt sushi restaurants (回転寿司) in Japan to quickly prepare quality green tea.
Preparation is simple: pour approximately 1 gram of powder into a dry cup, add 300 ml of hot water, and stir well. The powder may settle at the bottom over time, but this contains the tea leaf nutrients that should be consumed entirely. Concentration can be adjusted to preference. This green tea powder is also ideal for preparing homemade ochazuke (お茶漬け) mixtures, a traditional Japanese dish consisting of pouring hot green tea over rice. The product comes in a 300-gram package with a shelf life of approximately 10 months from the manufacturing date.
This Kuwaraen green tea powder is a 100% authentic Japanese version, imported directly from Shizuoka. Order on Japanzon.com to benefit from premium international protective packaging and tracked worldwide delivery from Japan.
FAQ
Q: Is this powdered green tea matcha?
R: No, this product is sencha green tea powder (煎茶), different from traditional matcha. Matcha is made from shade-grown leaves and ground according to a specific process. This Kuwaraen powder is designed for daily consumption and cooking, with a lighter taste and more accessible price than ceremonial matcha.
Q: Where does this tea come from?
R: This green tea powder is produced from leaves cultivated in Shizuoka (静岡県), Japan's leading tea-producing region. The manufacturer Kuwaraen is based in Kakegawa, a city renowned for the quality of its green teas.
Q: How to prepare this powdered tea?
R: Place approximately 1 gram of powder in a dry cup, add 300 ml of hot water, and stir vigorously. Adjust the amount of powder and water according to your preferences. The tea may settle at the bottom: stir before drinking to enjoy all the nutrients.
Q: What are the nutritional benefits of this powdered format?
R: Tea powder allows you to consume 100% of the leaf's nutrients (catechins, vitamins, dietary fiber), compared to only about 30% in traditional brewing where non-soluble nutrients are discarded with leaves.
Q: What uses is this tea recommended for?
R: This powdered tea is versatile: daily hot beverage, ochazuke preparation (tea over rice), addition to smoothies, pastries, ice cream, or yogurt. It's the same type of tea in conveyor belt sushi restaurants in Japan.
Q: Does the product include a measuring spoon?
R: No, to maintain a competitive price, no accessories are included. A visual reference for 1 gram of powder is available in the product images.
