FAQ
Commonly Questions Regarding Matcha teas
What is Zen organics Organic Matcha tea?
Zen organics Organic Matcha tea is a Japanese powder green tea powder made
from shaded succulent young tea leaves from the very top of the tea plants
that are handpicked, washed, sorted, lightly steamed, and slowly ground by
rows of low-friction granite stone mills to prevent fermentation, oxidation, and
loss of antioxidants.
Where does Zen Matcha green tea come from?
Our authentic Matcha only comes from the rolling mountainous hills of North
Eastern Japan with it rich soil, ancient tea cultivation history, Zen traditions,
and quality Matcha.
Is it true that the organic Matcha that Zen Organics carries comes from
Our organic Matcha tea plants were shaded under wooden or bamboo scaffolds
draped with bamboo mats and rice straw prior to harvest. This process of
shading deprived the tea plants of full sunlight, for up to three weeks and in
the process new leaves emerges, infusing themselves with a high concentration
of healthy chlorophyll and explosive levels of amino-acids and antioxidants.
How long has Matcha tea been around?
Matcha dates back over 800 years for hundreds of years generations of
Japanese samurai, monarchs, and Zen Buddhist monks used Matcha as a drink
to induce relaxation an important precursor to meditation.
How do I make a bowl of Matcha Tea?
Start by adding about ¼ of a cup of luck-warm water to a small bowl, add
one teaspoon of Zen Organics first Harvest organic Matcha and whisk briskly
preferable with a bamboo whisk until the Matcha is fully dissolved. Then add
some more water until the small bowl is half full, keep whisking until a green
form forms on the top of the mix, now your Matcha is ready to drink.
Why should I purchase Zen Organics Matcha teas and blends?
First and foremost, Zen Organics organic Matcha teas and blends are made of
high grade organic Japanese Matcha, we do not compromise on quality and
consistency of all our organic products or organic ingredients. In the case of
our popular organic Matcha blends, we source all our organic ingredients from
local as well as other verifiable organic sources. In the case of local sourcing,
we actively support sustainable blueberry farming financially which provides
both savings to our wonderful customers, and support for family farms.
Is the tsunami and earthquake going to affect safety and quality of Zen
Organics teas and blends?
Nishio is located in South Eastern Japan over 500 miles from the areas affected
by the tsunami, between north-eastern Japan and south-eastern Japan lies the
Japanese Alps which acts as both a filter and barrier from north-eastern Japan.
In addition, we are extremely proactive in working with our suppliers, who are
working closely with us to ensure continued safety, consistency and quality of
our Matcha teas.
In addition, Zen Organics organic Matcha strict adherence to organic farming
practices entails that we constantly demands that all our suppliers abide by the
strictest organic farming regulations and industry standards.
Furthermore, our organic Matcha teas are processed, tested, quality verified,
and stored in strict accordance ISO 9001, ISO 9002, and ISO 22000. This again
entails consistent quality and overall safety of all our teas.
Zen organics Matcha carries mostly ceremonial grade that is characterize by a
strong, smooth, sweet taste, with a slight astringency after taste. In our high
grade organic Matcha is difficult to taste any bitterness at all.
What is the Zen organics Matcha quality test?
Good Matcha must be a vibrant, radiant, emerald green. Matcha that is yellow-
green shows poor quality or lack of proper storage. Quality Matcha should have
a slightly grassy aroma and umami aftertaste. Matcha that is excessively bitter
even if it is second harvest is an indicator of poor quality
What make Zen Organics unique?
Zen organics is an innovative, and cutting edge independent family-owned
business that carries and creates wholesome, quality affordable mouth
watering organic Japanese Matcha products that nourishes your soul both inside
and out. We were the fist company to introduce Japanese organic Matcha
infused products such as whole-fruit flavoured lemonades, Matcha chocolate
blends, as well as parabens and preservatives free skin care. Zen Organics was
founded on the overriding commitment to providing our valued customers with
unique quality organic Matcha choices what promotes health and wellness.
Others sell Matcha; we provide a complete Matcha experience, while remaining
humble to the deep ancient history of unique tea.
How does the alkaline caffeine in Zen Organics Matcha teas and blends
compare the acid based caffeine found in coffee?
The over-abundance of the amino acid l-theanine in Matcha green tea gives it
smooth unique taste. Coffee on the other hand does not contain amino-acid.
According to Vancouver based tea specialist Calli O’Brien “Matcha caffeine,
is absorbed slowly thereby mitigating the rush of caffeine jitters. Matcha also
produces the unique calming affects of concentrated L-theanine — proven to
elevate the production of dopamine and the “happiness molecule” serotonin in
the brain — as well as the natural muscle relaxant theophylline”. O’Brian states
further that the combination of these matcha compounds produces a relaxed
awareness unlike any other beverage avail on the tea or beverage market
today. Nutritionally, Matcha contains much more catechins and polyphenols
Some may see the calming effects of the amino acid l-theanine as in direct
contrast to the stimulatory benefits of the caffeine found in Matcha caffeine.
This can be explained further by the action of L-theanine. This amino acid
actually acts antagonistically against the stimulatory effects of caffeine on
the nervous system according to Mason R. Researcher Carolyn Perrini, states
that additional research on human volunteers demonstrated that L-theanine
cultivates a sense of deep relaxation soon after ingesting. First, this amino
acid directly stimulates the production of alpha brain waves, creating a state
of deep relaxation and mental alertness similar to what is achieved through
Does Matcha promote Longevity?
As Matcha tea popularity lives on, so do the people who drink, and consume
it in all it forms. A recent Japanese study found that people who drink at
least one pint of green tea daily tend to live longer than those who do not.
In addition, the study found that women who drink five or more 3.4-ounce
cups of green tea per day can reduce their risk of heart disease by 31 percent
over women who drink one or fewer cups of Matcha green tea per day. When
combine with health eating, stress reduction, and consistent exercise Matcha
teas remain a powerful agent of overall health and wellness. In addition,
nutritionally, Matcha is high in potassium, iron, and magnesium, as well as
dietary fiber, while at the same time reduce stress, control melanin levels and
break up cholesterol.
Is Matcha healthy for you than regular green tea?
Matcha is one of the healthiest forms of green tea since you’re consuming
the whole tea leaf rather than just the liquid extracted from the tea leaves.
matcha’s antioxidant capacity have been shown to be many times higher
than the antioxidant activity of antioxidant rich foods such as blueberries and
chocolate. With Matcha you also get the added health benefits of the high
chlorophyll content found in Matcha powder. In conclusion, Matcha has almost
ten times the antioxidants of regular green
What are Catechins?
Catechins: flav-onoid phytochemical compounds found principally in green tea;
they make up 30-42% of green tea. Smaller amounts are contained in grapes,
chocolate, and wine. Considered potent antioxidants, catechins are being
studied for their potential to prevent heart disease and cancer. Each and every
day more and more research points to additional health benefits of cathechins
Matcha Green Tea: Amino Acids
Matcha contains high levels of the amino acid L-theanine that promotes stress
reducing mind-body relaxation. It is for this reason, Matcha it is consumed as a
natural mood enhancer, and stress reducer
Matcha Green Tea: Antioxidants
The foundation of Matcha’s unsurpassed health benefits is rooted in it high
concentration of antioxidants. According to studies that compare Matcha
with other antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, it is found that Matcha
contains about 10 times higher antioxidants per gram than other food items.
Recently we came up with organic blueberry lemonade, which combines the
rich concentration of antioxidants of Matcha and blueberry creating a super
antioxidants drink that can be consume both cold or hot.
Matcha Green Tea: Catechin EGCg
Matcha is also packed with high levels of catechin EGCg (epicgallocatechin
gallate), which is an antioxidant with cancer-fighting properties. About 60
percent of the total catechin in Matcha is of cancer-fighting EGCg type.
How do I prepared Zen Organics organic Matcha teas and blends
Please go to you tube and search under Zen Organics for a complete list of our
product preparation HD Videos.
How can I purchase Zen Organics Organic Line of mouth watering products?
You are in luck because you now have multiple ways of buying our products.
Here are the following ways you can do that.
Now you can shop securely via our online store in our new and improve
interactive website. www.zenorganics.ca. If you are reading this then
you are already here. Look around stay awhile and leave us a note on
anything your heart’s desire.
Under the location tab, you can find a detail list of all our store
locations right across Canada and the United States. Remember we are
growing fast so keep checking back for additional locations.
v We are now selling at Granville Island every Saturday, come by for a
sample of our products, or just to say hello. We encourage feedback
from you our wonderful supporters and friends.
We are also going to be at the Coquitlam farmers market every second
Sunday. Please visit us at zenorganics Matcha on Facebook for times and
What is Zen Organics shipping policy? This goes under shipping)
You can choose expedited or regular shipping.
We ship via Canada Post to Canada, United States and international.
Shipping fees varies for rush orders; however for regular shipping we charge
a flat rate of $8.00 CAD. All Orders over $75 CAD via regular shipping to
Canadian postal codes are free. Orders will be shipped within 12 hours. Please
note, we are deeply committed to get your Matcha to you as quickly.
You May return your purchase if it arrives damaged within 12 days of purchase,
and the product remains unopened. Please note, we cannot provide a cash
refund, but will happily exchange the product for something of equally value
from our entire line.
Remember to contact us immediately upon receiving the product via e-mail at
info@zenorganics.ca to begin the process of replacement or credit.
We cannot provide refunds on open products, Matcha is an acquired taste and
some first time Matcha tea drinkers may find that is not of their liking, in such
cases please use in to make things like smoothes or shakes, when the taste is
masked by fruits or flavours Please note we can only refund flat rate shipping
if we make a mistake your purchases arrived damaged from careless packaging.
In some case, packages are damaged due to poor handling by Canada Post, in
such cases we will refund your shipping cost and pursue Canada post for the
Buyers are accountable for delivery costs when returning purchases
We cannot provide cash credits due to the complications of undertaking such
methods. Therefore, we will credit your account via the same method that the
original purchase was made.