{"title":"Aiya","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"aiya-organic-ceremonial-matcha-30g","title":"Aiya Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha, USDA Certified Organic Japanese Green Tea Powder, 30g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAiya Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA certified organic ceremonial grade matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e from Nishio, Japan. Smooth, mild, and blended for daily drinking. 30g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process is what separates matcha from ordinary green tea. The plants are \u003cstrong\u003eshade grown\u003c\/strong\u003e for weeks before harvest, which forces the leaf to produce more chlorophyll and more L-theanine — that is where the deep colour and the savoury umami note come from. The leaves are then \u003cstrong\u003ehand picked\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003estone ground\u003c\/strong\u003e into powder. Because you drink the whole leaf rather than an infusion, you get everything in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeremonial grade is Aiya's drinking matcha — blended to be whisked with water and taken on its own, where the sweetness and umami come through rather than fighting milk and sugar. This is the organic version; the conventional Ceremonial Grade is the same grade without certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne ingredient: \u003cstrong\u003eorganic matcha green tea powder\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e30g is roughly 15 servings at 2g a bowl, so a tin lasts a fortnight at one a day — a sensible size for something that is best used fresh, since ground matcha loses colour and aroma over months once opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAiya has been family-owned \u003cstrong\u003esince 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e and is run today by the fifth generation of the Sugita family. They are based in Nishio, in Japan's Aichi prefecture, where matcha has been grown for over 800 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Aiya Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is for daily matcha drinkers who want organic certification and are drinking it straight rather than cooking with it. If you are making lattes or baking, the Culinary Grade is blended for that and costs less per gram.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCertified organic and kosher. As with any matcha, the finer the grind the better it suspends — Aiya stone grinds, which is the traditional and slowest method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAiya Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e — Certified organic matcha from Nishio, Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e — Blended for drinking on its own with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Grown\u003c\/strong\u003e — Weeks of shade before harvest builds chlorophyll and L-theanine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand Picked and Stone Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e — The traditional method, and the slowest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne Ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e — Organic matcha green tea powder, nothing else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKosher Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e — Alongside the organic certification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Owned Since 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fifth-generation Sugita family, Aichi prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-aiya-organic-ceremonial-matcha-30g\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is Aiya Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eUSDA certified organic ceremonial grade matcha green tea powder from Nishio, Japan. Smooth, mild, and intended for daily drinking. 30g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How is ceremonial grade different from culinary?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eCeremonial is blended to be drunk on its own with water - smoother and more delicate. Culinary is blended to hold its flavour against milk, sugar and heat.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How many servings in 30g?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eRoughly 15 at 2g per bowl.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is this different from the non-organic Ceremonial Matcha?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSame grade and same process. This one carries USDA organic certification.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why does shade growing matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIt forces the plant to produce more chlorophyll and more L-theanine, which is where matcha's deep colour and savoury umami note come from.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why drink the whole leaf?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eMatcha is ground leaf suspended in water rather than an infusion, so you consume the leaf itself rather than what steeps out of it.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is in it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eOrganic matcha green tea powder. That is the entire ingredient list.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I prepare it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSift about 2g into a bowl, add a little hot water below boiling, and whisk briskly until frothy.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What water temperature?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBelow boiling. Water that is too hot draws out bitterness and flattens the sweetness.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSealed, cool and away from light. Matcha loses colour and aroma over months once opened, so use it while it is fresh.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aiya","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":47866086523051,"sku":"125120","price":64.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/125120.jpg?v=1789569364"},{"product_id":"aiya-ceremonial-matcha-30g","title":"Aiya Ceremonial Grade Matcha, Japanese Green Tea Powder for Traditional Preparation, 30g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAiya Ceremonial Grade Matcha Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAiya's leading product.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceremonial grade matcha from Nishio, Japan, blended for daily drinking. 30g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process is what separates matcha from ordinary green tea. The plants are \u003cstrong\u003eshade grown\u003c\/strong\u003e for weeks before harvest, which forces the leaf to produce more chlorophyll and more L-theanine — that is where the deep colour and the savoury umami note come from. The leaves are then \u003cstrong\u003ehand picked\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003estone ground\u003c\/strong\u003e into powder. Because you drink the whole leaf rather than an infusion, you get everything in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the one to start with if you are drinking matcha rather than cooking with it. Ceremonial grade is blended so the natural sweetness and umami carry on their own in water — no milk needed, no sugar to cover anything up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne ingredient: \u003cstrong\u003epure matcha green tea powder\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also the better value of Aiya's two ceremonial options. The organic version is the same grade with USDA certification and costs more; if certification is not what you are buying, this is the same tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAiya has been family-owned \u003cstrong\u003esince 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e and is run today by the fifth generation of the Sugita family. They are based in Nishio, in Japan's Aichi prefecture, where matcha has been grown for over 800 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Aiya Ceremonial Grade Matcha Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis suits anyone drinking matcha daily who wants Aiya's flagship blend without paying for organic certification. It also suits anyone new to matcha — starting with a good ceremonial grade tells you what the tea is actually meant to taste like, which a culinary grade in a latte will not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKosher certified. 30g is roughly 15 bowls at 2g each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAiya Ceremonial Grade Matcha Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAiya's Leading Product\u003c\/strong\u003e — The blend the company is known for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e — Blended for drinking on its own with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Grown\u003c\/strong\u003e — Weeks of shade before harvest builds chlorophyll and L-theanine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand Picked and Stone Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e — The traditional method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne Ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pure matcha green tea powder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter Value Than the Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e — Same grade, without the certification premium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Owned Since 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fifth-generation Sugita family, Aichi prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-aiya-ceremonial-matcha-30g\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is Aiya Ceremonial Grade Matcha?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eAiya's flagship ceremonial grade matcha from Nishio, Japan, blended for daily drinking. 30g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How is it different from the organic version?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSame grade and same process. The organic version carries USDA certification and costs more.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Should I use it for lattes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYou can, but culinary grade is blended to hold its flavour against milk and sugar and costs less per gram. Ceremonial is at its best in water.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How many servings in 30g?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eRoughly 15 at 2g per bowl.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why does shade growing matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIt builds chlorophyll and L-theanine in the leaf, which is where the deep colour and savoury umami note come from.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does stone ground mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThe leaf is milled between granite stones, slowly, to avoid the heat that damages flavour. It is the traditional method.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is in it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003ePure matcha green tea powder, and nothing else.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I prepare it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSift about 2g into a bowl, add hot water below boiling, and whisk briskly until frothy.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What water temperature?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBelow boiling. Too hot and you pull out bitterness at the expense of the sweetness.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSealed, cool and away from light, and use it while fresh.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aiya","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":47866087145643,"sku":"125125","price":56.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/125125.jpg?v=1789569373"},{"product_id":"aiya-organic-culinary-grade-matcha-100g","title":"Aiya Organic Culinary Grade Matcha, USDA Certified Organic for Lattes and Baking, 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAiya Organic Culinary Grade Matcha Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA certified organic culinary grade matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e in a 100g bag — the working size, blended for lattes, smoothies and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial and culinary are not quality tiers so much as different jobs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceremonial grade is blended to be drunk on its own with water — smoother, sweeter, more delicate. Culinary grade is blended to hold its flavour against milk, sugar, heat and other ingredients, which is exactly what you want in a latte or a batch of cookies and is wasted in a plain bowl of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the organic culinary option. One ingredient: \u003cstrong\u003eorganic matcha green tea powder\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process is what separates matcha from ordinary green tea. The plants are \u003cstrong\u003eshade grown\u003c\/strong\u003e for weeks before harvest, which forces the leaf to produce more chlorophyll and more L-theanine — that is where the deep colour and the savoury umami note come from. The leaves are then \u003cstrong\u003ehand picked\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003estone ground\u003c\/strong\u003e into powder. Because you drink the whole leaf rather than an infusion, you get everything in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100g goes a very long way.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 2g flavours a drink and 1–2 tablespoons flavours a whole batch of baked goods, so a bag covers a lot of ground — and at this size the cost per drink drops well below the 30g ceremonial tins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAiya has been family-owned \u003cstrong\u003esince 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e and is run today by the fifth generation of the Sugita family. They are based in Nishio, in Japan's Aichi prefecture, where matcha has been grown for over 800 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Aiya Organic Culinary Grade Matcha Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is for anyone making matcha lattes at home, baking with matcha, or blending it into smoothies, who wants organic certification. It is also the sensible choice for a cafe or a home cook going through it steadily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCertified organic and kosher. If you drink matcha straight with water, the Ceremonial Grade is blended for that instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAiya Organic Culinary Grade Matcha Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Certified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e — Certified organic matcha from Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e — Blended to hold flavour against milk, sugar and heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100g Working Size\u003c\/strong\u003e — Around 2g per drink, 1-2 tbsp per batch of baking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Cost Per Drink\u003c\/strong\u003e — The largest size in the range by a distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne Ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e — Organic matcha green tea powder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKosher Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e — Alongside the organic certification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Owned Since 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fifth-generation Sugita family, Aichi prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-aiya-organic-culinary-grade-matcha-100g\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is Aiya Organic Culinary Grade Matcha?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eUSDA certified organic culinary grade matcha in a 100g bag, blended for lattes, smoothies and baking.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why culinary rather than ceremonial?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eCulinary grade is blended to hold its flavour against milk, sugar and heat. Ceremonial is blended to be drunk on its own in water, and its delicacy is wasted in a latte.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How much do I use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eAround 2g to flavour a drink, or 1-2 tablespoons for a batch of baked goods.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How does it compare to the non-organic culinary?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSame grade and use. This one carries USDA organic certification.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why does shade growing matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIt builds chlorophyll and L-theanine in the leaf, which produces matcha's colour and umami character.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Will it survive baking?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThat is what culinary grade is blended for - holding its flavour against heat and other ingredients.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is in it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eOrganic matcha green tea powder, and nothing else.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I make a latte?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eWhisk about 2g into a small amount of hot water below boiling until smooth, then add hot or cold milk.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Can I use it in smoothies?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes. 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Because you drink the whole leaf rather than an infusion, you get everything in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100g is the working size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 2g flavours a drink and 1–2 tablespoons flavours a batch of baked goods, so this bag covers dozens of servings — and it is the best cost per drink in the Aiya range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAiya has been family-owned \u003cstrong\u003esince 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e and is run today by the fifth generation of the Sugita family. They are based in Nishio, in Japan's Aichi prefecture, where matcha has been grown for over 800 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Aiya Culinary Grade Matcha Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is for home bakers, latte makers and anyone blending matcha into smoothies who does not need organic certification. It is the most economical way into the brand, and the grade that actually suits what most people make with matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKosher certified. If you want to drink matcha straight in water, Ceremonial Grade is blended for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAiya Culinary Grade Matcha Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlended for Food and Beverage\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built to hold flavour against milk, sugar and heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100g Working Size\u003c\/strong\u003e — Around 2g per drink, 1-2 tbsp per batch of baking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Cost Per Drink\u003c\/strong\u003e — The most economical option in the Aiya range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne Ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pure matcha green tea powder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Grown and Stone Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e — The same process as the ceremonial grades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKosher Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e — From Nishio, Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Owned Since 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fifth-generation Sugita family, Aichi prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-aiya-culinary-grade-matcha-100g\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is Aiya Culinary Grade Matcha?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eMatcha specially blended for food and beverage use, in a 100g bag. For lattes, smoothies, ice cream and baking.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why not just use ceremonial grade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYou can, but it is blended for delicacy in water and that character is lost against milk and sugar. Culinary grade is blended to carry through, and costs less per gram.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How much do I use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eAround 2g to flavour a drink, or 1-2 tablespoons for a batch of baked goods.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How does it compare to the organic culinary?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSame grade and use. The organic version carries USDA certification and costs slightly more.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why does shade growing matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIt builds chlorophyll and L-theanine in the leaf, producing matcha's colour and umami character.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Will the colour survive baking?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eCulinary grade is blended specifically to hold up against heat and other ingredients.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is in it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003ePure matcha green tea powder, and nothing else.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I make a latte?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eWhisk about 2g into a little hot water below boiling until smooth, then add hot or cold milk.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What else can I use it for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSmoothies, ice cream, frosting, cookies, cakes - anywhere you want matcha flavour and colour to carry.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSealed, cool and away from light.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aiya","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":47866088194219,"sku":"125135","price":53.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/125135.jpg?v=1789569394"},{"product_id":"aiya-matcha-to-go-sticks-unsweetened-10pk","title":"Aiya Matcha To Go Sticks, Unsweetened Ceremonial Grade Matcha, No Sugar or Sweetener, 10 Sticks","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAiya Matcha To Go Sticks Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial grade matcha in single-serving sticks\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eno sweetener of any kind\u003c\/strong\u003e. No sifting, no whisk, no bowl — mix straight into hot or cold water. 10 sticks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the unsweetened one.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aiya makes four To Go formats and this is the only one with no sugar and no stevia: just ceremonial grade matcha with soluble corn fibre, which is what lets it dissolve without a whisk. If you want it sweet, the Sweetened To Go uses cane sugar and the Sugar-Free To Go uses stevia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also uses \u003cstrong\u003eceremonial grade\u003c\/strong\u003e, not culinary — the drinking blend, which matters considerably when there is no sugar to hide behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe format solves the real barrier to drinking matcha daily, which is not cost but faff. A proper bowl needs sifting, a bamboo whisk and something to wash up. A stick needs a water bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAiya has been family-owned \u003cstrong\u003esince 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e and is run today by the fifth generation of the Sugita family. They are based in Nishio, in Japan's Aichi prefecture, where matcha has been grown for over 800 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Aiya Matcha To Go Sticks Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is for people who already drink matcha and want it at a desk, in a car or on a plane without carrying equipment. It suits anyone avoiding added sugar, and anyone who wants the tea to taste of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCold: add one stick to a 500ml water bottle and shake. Hot: stir one stick into 180–240ml of hot water around 80°C. A hand frother gives you foam if you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAiya Matcha To Go Sticks Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Sweetener At All\u003c\/strong\u003e — The only unsweetened To Go format Aiya makes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e — The drinking blend, not culinary - it matters without sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Whisk, No Sifting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Soluble corn fibre lets it dissolve on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot or Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e — Shake into a water bottle, or stir into hot water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 Single-Serve Sticks\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pre-measured, nothing to carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ceremonial grade matcha and non-GMO soluble corn fibre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Owned Since 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e — Aiya, Aichi prefecture, Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-aiya-matcha-to-go-sticks-unsweetened-10pk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is Aiya Matcha To Go Sticks?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eCeremonial grade matcha in 10 single-serving sticks, with no added sweetener. Mixes into hot or cold water without a whisk.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How is it different from the other To Go sticks?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThis is the unsweetened one. Sweetened To Go uses cane sugar, Sweetened Roasted To Go uses cane sugar with roasted matcha, and Sugar-Free To Go is sweetened with stevia.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Does it really dissolve without a whisk?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes. The soluble corn fibre is what makes that work - it is the difference between this and tipping loose matcha into a bottle.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What grade of matcha is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eCeremonial grade, which is the drinking blend.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is the soluble corn fibre for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIt helps the matcha disperse in water without sifting or whisking. It is non-GMO and adds dietary fibre.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why ceremonial grade in a stick?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eWithout sugar there is nothing to cover a lesser blend, so the grade shows.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is there any sugar?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eNo. This is the unsweetened format.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I make it cold?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eAdd one stick to a 500ml water bottle and shake.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I make it hot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eStir one stick into 180-240ml of hot water at around 80C. 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If you prefer no sugar, the plain Matcha To Go Sticks are unsweetened; if you want sweetness without sugar, the Sugar-Free To Go uses stevia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAiya Sweetened Matcha To Go Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetened With Cane Sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e — The classic sweetened format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cane sugar, Japanese matcha green tea and fruit pectin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatte In One Stick\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mix into hot or cold milk, dairy or plant-based.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e — No whisk, no sifting, no steamer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 Single-Serve Sticks\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pre-measured and portable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Pectin For Body\u003c\/strong\u003e — What stops a matcha latte tasting thin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Owned Since 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e — Aiya, Aichi prefecture, Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-aiya-sweetened-matcha-to-go-8pk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is Aiya Sweetened Matcha To Go?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA matcha latte mix in 8 single-serving sticks, sweetened with cane sugar. Mixes into hot or cold milk.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How is it different from the other To Go sticks?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThis one uses cane sugar. The Sugar-Free version uses stevia, the Roasted version uses cane sugar with slow-roasted matcha, and the plain Matcha To Go has no sweetener.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is in it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003ePure cane sugar, Japanese matcha green tea and fruit pectin. That is the complete list.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Can I use plant milk?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes. It works in dairy or non-dairy milk equally.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is the fruit pectin for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBody. It is what gives a matcha latte texture rather than tasting thin and watery.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is the matcha Japanese?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes. 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Blending matcha into a gyokuro base doubles down on that shaded sweetness rather than contrasting with it — this is the richest of Aiya's three bagged blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the easiest way to get matcha into a cup. A normal green tea bag gives you an infusion — what steeps out of the leaf. Adding \u003cstrong\u003eceremonial grade matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e puts ground whole leaf in the cup alongside it, so you get the colour, the body and the umami that a bag alone cannot deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAiya cite an \u003cstrong\u003eORAC value of 1,384\u003c\/strong\u003e for the matcha content — a laboratory measure of antioxidant activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCertified organic and kosher pareve. Ten bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAiya has been family-owned \u003cstrong\u003esince 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e and is run today by the fifth generation of the Sugita family. They are based in Nishio, in Japan's Aichi prefecture, where matcha has been grown for over 800 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Aiya Organic Matcha Infused Gyokuro Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is for anyone who wants matcha without the ritual — no bowl, no whisk, no sifting, just a bag in a cup. It also suits anyone who finds straight matcha too intense: the base tea softens it considerably while keeping the character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAiya make three of these bagged blends, each on a different base tea: \u003cstrong\u003eGyokuro\u003c\/strong\u003e for depth and sweetness, \u003cstrong\u003eSencha\u003c\/strong\u003e for a brisk everyday cup, and \u003cstrong\u003eGenmaicha\u003c\/strong\u003e for toasted brown rice. Same matcha, three very different cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAiya Organic Matcha Infused Gyokuro Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Gyokuro Base\u003c\/strong\u003e — Organic Japanese Gyokuro Green Tea, Organic Japanese Ceremonial Grade Matcha.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan's Most Prized Green Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e — Shade grown, like matcha itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial Grade Matcha Blended In\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ground whole leaf in the cup, not just an infusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Whisk or Bowl Needed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Matcha character from an ordinary tea bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e — Organic and kosher pareve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 Tea Bags\u003c\/strong\u003e — From Nishio, Aichi prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Owned Since 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fifth-generation Sugita family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-aiya-organic-matcha-infused-gyokuro\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is this tea?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eOrganic Japanese Gyokuro green tea with organic ceremonial grade matcha blended in, in 10 tea bags.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How is it different from ordinary green tea?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA normal bag gives you an infusion. The added matcha puts ground whole leaf in the cup, which brings colour, body and umami a bag alone cannot.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What are the other two blends?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eGyokuro for depth and sweetness, Sencha for a brisk everyday cup, and Genmaicha for toasted brown rice. Same matcha, different base tea.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Do I need any equipment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eNo. It brews like any tea bag.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is gyokuro?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eJapan's most prized green tea. Like matcha it is shade grown before harvest, which gives it a sweet, deep, almost broth-like character with very little astringency.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why pair gyokuro with matcha?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBoth are shade grown, so the blend reinforces that sweetness and depth rather than contrasting with it. 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Water that is too hot will draw out bitterness.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Can I add milk?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYou can, though these blends are built for drinking straight where the base tea character comes through.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSealed, cool and away from light.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aiya","offers":[{"title":"10 Tea Bags","offer_id":47866089504939,"sku":"125200","price":27.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/125200.png?v=1790712399"},{"product_id":"aiya-organic-matcha-infused-sencha","title":"Aiya Organic Matcha Infused Sencha, Japanese Green Tea with Ceremonial Grade Matcha, 10 Tea Bags","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAiya Organic Matcha Infused Sencha Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Japanese Sencha green tea with organic ceremonial grade matcha blended in\u003c\/strong\u003e, in 10 tea bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSencha is the everyday green tea of Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e and accounts for the large majority of what is drunk there. Unlike gyokuro and matcha it is grown in full sun, which gives it a brisker, grassier, more astringent character. That makes it the natural counterpoint to matcha — the sencha keeps it bright where the matcha adds depth and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the easiest way to get matcha into a cup. A normal green tea bag gives you an infusion — what steeps out of the leaf. Adding \u003cstrong\u003eceremonial grade matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e puts ground whole leaf in the cup alongside it, so you get the colour, the body and the umami that a bag alone cannot deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAiya cite an \u003cstrong\u003eORAC value of 1,384\u003c\/strong\u003e for the matcha content — a laboratory measure of antioxidant activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCertified organic and kosher pareve. Ten bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAiya has been family-owned \u003cstrong\u003esince 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e and is run today by the fifth generation of the Sugita family. They are based in Nishio, in Japan's Aichi prefecture, where matcha has been grown for over 800 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Aiya Organic Matcha Infused Sencha Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is for anyone who wants matcha without the ritual — no bowl, no whisk, no sifting, just a bag in a cup. It also suits anyone who finds straight matcha too intense: the base tea softens it considerably while keeping the character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAiya make three of these bagged blends, each on a different base tea: \u003cstrong\u003eGyokuro\u003c\/strong\u003e for depth and sweetness, \u003cstrong\u003eSencha\u003c\/strong\u003e for a brisk everyday cup, and \u003cstrong\u003eGenmaicha\u003c\/strong\u003e for toasted brown rice. Same matcha, three very different cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAiya Organic Matcha Infused Sencha Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Sencha Base\u003c\/strong\u003e — Organic Japanese Sencha Green Tea, Organic Japanese Ceremonial Grade Matcha.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapan's Everyday Green Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sun grown, brisk and grassy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial Grade Matcha Blended In\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ground whole leaf in the cup, not just an infusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Whisk or Bowl Needed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Matcha character from an ordinary tea bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e — Organic and kosher pareve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 Tea Bags\u003c\/strong\u003e — From Nishio, Aichi prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Owned Since 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fifth-generation Sugita family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-aiya-organic-matcha-infused-sencha\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is this tea?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eOrganic Japanese Sencha green tea with organic ceremonial grade matcha blended in, in 10 tea bags.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How is it different from ordinary green tea?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA normal bag gives you an infusion. The added matcha puts ground whole leaf in the cup, which brings colour, body and umami a bag alone cannot.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What are the other two blends?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eGyokuro for depth and sweetness, Sencha for a brisk everyday cup, and Genmaicha for toasted brown rice. 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It brings a warm, nutty, popcorn-like note that softens the tea considerably — historically it was a way of making tea go further, and it became loved in its own right. With matcha blended in, you get that toasted warmth with the depth and colour of ground leaf behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the easiest way to get matcha into a cup. A normal green tea bag gives you an infusion — what steeps out of the leaf. Adding \u003cstrong\u003eceremonial grade matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e puts ground whole leaf in the cup alongside it, so you get the colour, the body and the umami that a bag alone cannot deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAiya cite an \u003cstrong\u003eORAC value of 1,384\u003c\/strong\u003e for the matcha content — a laboratory measure of antioxidant activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCertified organic and kosher pareve. Ten bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAiya has been family-owned \u003cstrong\u003esince 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e and is run today by the fifth generation of the Sugita family. They are based in Nishio, in Japan's Aichi prefecture, where matcha has been grown for over 800 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Aiya Organic Matcha Infused Genmaicha Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is for anyone who wants matcha without the ritual — no bowl, no whisk, no sifting, just a bag in a cup. It also suits anyone who finds straight matcha too intense: the base tea softens it considerably while keeping the character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAiya make three of these bagged blends, each on a different base tea: \u003cstrong\u003eGyokuro\u003c\/strong\u003e for depth and sweetness, \u003cstrong\u003eSencha\u003c\/strong\u003e for a brisk everyday cup, and \u003cstrong\u003eGenmaicha\u003c\/strong\u003e for toasted brown rice. Same matcha, three very different cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAiya Organic Matcha Infused Genmaicha Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Genmaicha Base\u003c\/strong\u003e — Organic Japanese Sencha Green Tea, Organic Genmai (Toasted Brown Rice), Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith Toasted Brown Rice\u003c\/strong\u003e — Warm, nutty and the most approachable of the three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial Grade Matcha Blended In\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ground whole leaf in the cup, not just an infusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Whisk or Bowl Needed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Matcha character from an ordinary tea bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e — Organic and kosher pareve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 Tea Bags\u003c\/strong\u003e — From Nishio, Aichi prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Owned Since 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fifth-generation Sugita family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-aiya-organic-matcha-infused-genmaicha\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is this tea?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eOrganic Japanese Genmaicha green tea with organic ceremonial grade matcha blended in, in 10 tea bags.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How is it different from ordinary green tea?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA normal bag gives you an infusion. The added matcha puts ground whole leaf in the cup, which brings colour, body and umami a bag alone cannot.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What are the other two blends?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eGyokuro for depth and sweetness, Sencha for a brisk everyday cup, and Genmaicha for toasted brown rice. Same matcha, different base tea.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Do I need any equipment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eNo. It brews like any tea bag.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is genmaicha?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSencha green tea blended with toasted brown rice, which brings a warm, nutty, popcorn-like note. Historically a way of making tea go further, now loved in its own right.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does the rice do to the flavour?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIt softens the tea considerably and adds toasted warmth, which makes this the most approachable of the three blends.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is ORAC 1,384?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA laboratory measure of antioxidant activity that Aiya cite for the matcha content.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I brew it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSteep one bag in hot water below boiling. Water that is too hot will draw out bitterness.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Can I add milk?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYou can, though these blends are built for drinking straight where the base tea character comes through.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSealed, cool and away from light.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aiya","offers":[{"title":"10 Tea Bags","offer_id":47866090881195,"sku":"125205","price":27.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/125205.png?v=1790712399"},{"product_id":"aiya-sweetened-roasted-matcha-to-go-8pk","title":"Aiya Sweetened Roasted Matcha To Go, Slow-Roasted Matcha Latte Mix with Cane Sugar, 8 Single-Serve Sticks","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAiya Sweetened Roasted Matcha To Go Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sweetened blend of slow-roasted matcha for single-serving lattes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cane sugar sweetened, 8 sticks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting is what makes this one different.\u003c\/strong\u003e The matcha is slowly roasted before blending, which drives off the grassy, vegetal note and replaces it with something rich, toasted and aromatic — closer to a hojicha character than to standard matcha. If green tea tastes too grassy to you, this is the one to try.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAiya makes four To Go formats: this is the \u003cstrong\u003eroasted, cane sugar sweetened\u003c\/strong\u003e one. The standard Sweetened To Go uses unroasted matcha with cane sugar, the Sugar-Free version uses stevia, and the plain Matcha To Go has no sweetener.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree ingredients: \u003cstrong\u003ecane sugar, roasted matcha green tea, fruit pectin\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mix one packet into dairy or non-dairy milk for an instant latte.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAiya has been family-owned \u003cstrong\u003esince 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e and is run today by the fifth generation of the Sugita family. They are based in Nishio, in Japan's Aichi prefecture, where matcha has been grown for over 800 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Aiya Sweetened Roasted Matcha To Go Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is for anyone who finds standard matcha too grassy, and for anyone who likes hojicha or roasted teas generally. It is also a good winter option — the toasted character suits hot milk considerably better than a bright green matcha does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEight sticks, no equipment needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAiya Sweetened Roasted Matcha To Go Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow-Roasted Matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rich and toasted rather than grassy and vegetal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetened With Cane Sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e — A proper latte mix, ready to go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor People Who Find Matcha Too Grassy\u003c\/strong\u003e — Roasting removes exactly that note.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cane sugar, roasted matcha green tea and fruit pectin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant Latte\u003c\/strong\u003e — One packet into dairy or non-dairy milk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 Single-Serve Sticks\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pre-measured and portable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Owned Since 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e — Aiya, Aichi prefecture, Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-aiya-sweetened-roasted-matcha-to-go-8pk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is Aiya Sweetened Roasted Matcha To Go?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA sweetened blend of slow-roasted matcha in 8 single-serving sticks, for instant lattes in dairy or non-dairy milk.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How is it different from the other To Go sticks?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThis is the roasted one. The standard Sweetened To Go uses unroasted matcha with cane sugar, the Sugar-Free uses stevia, and the plain Matcha To Go has no sweetener.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does roasted matcha taste like?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eRich, toasted and aromatic rather than grassy - closer to hojicha than to standard matcha.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is in it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eCane sugar, roasted matcha green tea and fruit pectin.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why roast matcha?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eRoasting drives off the vegetal, grassy note and develops toasted aromatic character instead. It is the same principle behind hojicha.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is the fruit pectin for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBody - it is what gives the latte texture rather than tasting thin.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is it as sweet as the standard version?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBoth use cane sugar as the first ingredient, so they are comparably sweet. The difference is the roasting.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I make it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eMix the contents of one packet into hot or cold dairy or non-dairy milk.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is it better hot or cold?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThe toasted character suits hot milk particularly well, but it works either way.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSealed sticks at room temperature, away from heat and light.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aiya","offers":[{"title":"8 Sticks","offer_id":47866091438251,"sku":"125300","price":32.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/125300.png?v=1789569448"},{"product_id":"aiya-sugar-free-matcha-to-go-10pk","title":"Aiya Sugar Free Sweetened Matcha To Go, Stevia Sweetened Matcha Latte Mix, No Added Sugar, 10 Single-Serve Sticks","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAiya Sugar Free Sweetened Matcha To Go Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sweetened matcha latte mix with no added sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e, sweetened with stevia instead. 10 single-serving sticks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the sugar-free option.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aiya makes four To Go formats: this one uses \u003cstrong\u003estevia\u003c\/strong\u003e, the standard Sweetened To Go uses cane sugar, the Roasted version uses cane sugar with slow-roasted matcha, and the plain Matcha To Go has no sweetener at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree ingredients: \u003cstrong\u003ematcha green tea, soluble corn fibre and stevia extract\u003c\/strong\u003e. The corn fibre does double duty — it helps the powder dissolve without a whisk and adds dietary fibre in place of the bulk sugar would have provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAiya position it for iced tea, smoothies, lattes and blended drinks, and note it is a good way to introduce someone to matcha — sweetness makes the first cup easier, and this delivers it without the sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTen sticks, two more than the cane sugar versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAiya has been family-owned \u003cstrong\u003esince 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e and is run today by the fifth generation of the Sugita family. They are based in Nishio, in Japan's Aichi prefecture, where matcha has been grown for over 800 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Aiya Sugar Free Sweetened Matcha To Go Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is for anyone cutting sugar who still wants a sweet matcha latte, and for anyone introducing matcha to someone who would find it too bitter unsweetened. It works in iced drinks and smoothies as readily as hot lattes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you would rather have cane sugar, the standard Sweetened To Go is the one; if you want no sweetener at all, the plain Matcha To Go Sticks are unsweetened ceremonial grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAiya Sugar Free Sweetened Matcha To Go Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetened With Stevia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sweet, with no added sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e — Matcha green tea, soluble corn fibre and stevia extract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 Sticks\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two more than the cane sugar formats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDissolves Without a Whisk\u003c\/strong\u003e — The soluble corn fibre does the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIced, Blended or Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built for lattes, smoothies and iced tea alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Good Introduction to Matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sweetness makes the first cup easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Owned Since 1888\u003c\/strong\u003e — Aiya, Aichi prefecture, Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-aiya-sugar-free-matcha-to-go-10pk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is Aiya Sugar Free Sweetened Matcha To Go?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA matcha latte mix sweetened with stevia rather than sugar, in 10 single-serving sticks.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How is it different from the other To Go sticks?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThis one is stevia sweetened with no added sugar. The standard Sweetened To Go and the Roasted version both use cane sugar, and the plain Matcha To Go has no sweetener at all.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is in it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eMatcha green tea, soluble corn fibre and stevia extract.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Can I use it in cold drinks?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes. Aiya position it for iced tea, smoothies, lattes and blended drinks.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why stevia rather than sugar?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIt provides the sweetness without the sugar, which is the whole point of this format.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does the soluble corn fibre do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eTwo things - it helps the powder dissolve without a whisk, and it adds dietary fibre in place of the bulk that sugar would provide.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Does it taste as sweet as the cane sugar version?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIt is sweetened to be a latte mix rather than a plain tea. Stevia has its own character, which some people prefer and others do not.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I make it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eMix one stick into hot or cold milk for a latte, or into water for an iced tea.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Can I blend it into smoothies?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes - that is one of the uses Aiya specifically suggest.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSealed sticks at room temperature, away from heat and light.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aiya","offers":[{"title":"10 Sticks","offer_id":47866092421291,"sku":"125305","price":47.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/125305.png?v=1789569456"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/fr\/collections\/aiya.oembed","provider":"Vitamart.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}