{"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":26.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/125300.png?v=1789569448","url":"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/aiya-sweetened-roasted-matcha-to-go-8pk","provider":"Vitamart.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}