The story behind matcha, an exquisite variety of green tea from Japan and an ingredient in our most original wafers, has all the magic of a fairy tale.
These green-tea plants grow on the volcanic hills that we see as the backdrop of so many ancient Japanese prints. Month by month they grow luxuriantly, sheltered from the rays of the sun, until the time comes to pluck the youngest buds and the highest leaves. This little aromatic gem is delicately steamed and then dried, its stems and veins removed, and finally ground down. The precious powder is immediately protected from light and oxygen in order to preserve its intense, authentic taste, and its distinct shade of green. Don't be surprised if the taste of a wafer alone is enough to carry you off to a fairy-tale world.
