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FAQ about Edible Green® ground green tea / sencha green tea powder |
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1. Is Edible Green® the same as Matcha / Macha? No.
Matcha / Macha is also green tea powder, which is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony. It is made by grinding Tencha-leaves, which are grown under cover. This process increases caffeine and decreases Catechins in the shade grown tea leaves. Although Edible Green has a very similar appearance to Matcha / Macha, Edible Green is Sencha powder, grown under full sun. Sencha is the most popular type of tea in Japan, and has less caffeine and more Catechins than Matcha / Macha. |
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2. The first cup tasted so good. I want another cup. How much and how often can I enjoy?
Feel free to enjoy Edible Green anytime, anywhere, at snack time, meal time, as well as tea time. For example, Edible Green sprinkled on cereal is a good way to start the day. Enjoy a cup or two of heart warming flavorful tea for a break. Sprinkle Edible Green over popcorn for a light snack. Mix up Edible Green in your baked potato at dinner time. Regualr Edible Green contains caffeine—the amount of caffeine in green tea is about 1/10 of coffee. The powerful antioxidants in Edible Green, like all beneficial substances, should be used in moderation as a part of a balanced diet. |
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3. Would it be the same if I grind loose tea or tea leaves from tea bags? Probably not.
What do you know about the source and quality of the tea leaves you would grind? Note that Edible Green is grown exclusively by a certified farmer and processed by certified experts. Edible Green is organic certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan. It is packed in a safe, clean environment under strict quality control in Japan, and imported by Sei Mee Tea LLC. |
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4. It doesn’t dissolve. Is it supposed to be dissolved? No, it doesn’t completely dissolve like a sugar.
Edible Green is 100% whole leaf. No chemical treatment. It is natural Edible Green doesn’t completely dissolve. However, the leaves are ground to a very fine powder—like flour. Gently sway the cup to maintain suspension and enjoy the smooth, rich flavor of Edible Green to the last drop. |
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5. Is it true that cow's milk negates green tea's antioxidants? No, it is not true. Casein, a kind of milk protein, was believed to negate Catechins' antioxidant activities. After many studies on this subject were done, scientists found that Catechins are just released more slowly when consumed with milk protein and actually extend the effects of the green tea antioxidant activities. As a result, the effect of catechin lasted from 4 to 8 hrs after the green tea was consumed with milk proteins, while the effect lasted only 4 hrs after green tea alone was consumed. |
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6. How much caffeine is there in Edible Green? About 1/10 of a cup of regular coffee.
Caffeine amount in 8 oz of tea and coffee: Edible Green® 9mg / Decaffeinated Edible Green® <3 mg / Matcha 16-50 mg / Black Tea 40-60 mg / Coffee 80-140 mg / Decaf Coffee 3-4 mg Fact 1: The caffeine in 8 oz drink of regular Edible Green tea is about the same as in 1 bar of Hershey Chocolate (1.55oz), which also has 9 mg of caffeine. Fact 2: Edible Green contains L-theanine, a relaxant. So it doesn't cause caffeine jitters; instead, Edible Green gives you alertness and relaxation at the same time, providing you steady energy. Fact 3: Water processed decaffeinated Edible Green is available for those who shouldn't take caffeine for various reasons. Since only 5% of the EGCG is water soluble, the decaffeinated Edible Green has still 95% of the EGCG left in the tea leaves, and the flavor is as good and comforting as regular Edible Green. Of course, you are still getting much more antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals than you would from brewed tea. |
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