MATCHA DIRECT is a matcha brand that Tsuji Riichi Honten Co.,Ltd., which has run the tea manufacturing business in Kyoto, Japan, for over 160 years, has developed in partnership with Kataoka & Co., Ltd. for the US market. It has developed a new product, Decaf Matcha, that lets users enjoy matcha without worrying about caffeine content and has released Decaf Matcha on its online shop starting December 2023.

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Decaf Matcha 60g (Photo: Business Wire)

Decaf Matcha from MATCHA DIRECT is using a modern process of decaffeination with supercritical carbon dioxide that does not diminish the authentic flavor of matcha. While reducing caffeine content to that of 8-ounce decaf coffee*, our Decaf Matcha retains nearly 100% of catechins (flavanols), the functional nutrients of matcha. For those who concerned about caffeine intake, please rest assured that you can enjoy delicious matcha at any time.

*Caffeine content per serving (2 g of matcha): 4 mg to 8 mg

Although matcha's delicate nature and susceptibility to deterioration make decaffeination difficult, MATCHA DIRECT has successfully developed satisfying decaf matcha using the knowledge, experience, and tea selection techniques cultivated over its long history. Like all other MATCHA DIRECT products, we provide Decaf Matcha as Ground-To-Order.

Through the debut of Decaf Matcha, we hope a broader range of customers than ever before will enjoy matcha. MATCHA DIRECT continues to lead the market with innovative matcha products while preserving the traditional goodness of matcha.

Product Overview

Product Name: #051 Decaf Matcha

Content: 60 g

Price: $59.90 (shipping included)

https://matchadirect.kyoto/collections/all-products/products/051-decaf-matcha-60g

MATCHA DIRECT Overview

MATCHA DIRECT is a Japanese Matcha online store. We grind matcha just after an order is received and ship the product within three business days. Ultra-fresh, freshly ground matcha is delivered directly to customers in the US. By delivering the original flavor of matcha unmarred by oxidation, we are paving the way for new possibilities for matcha in the US market.

We sell all of our matcha products through our online shop for cafes and restaurants serving matcha as well as individual customers.

URL: https://matchadirect.kyoto/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchadirect/

Service Area: United States

Holidays: Weekends and Japanese national holidays

Kataoka & Co., Ltd.

https://www.kataoka.com/en/

Kataoka & Co., Ltd. is a Japanese trader, producer, and distributor of food and beverages. Since its establishment in 1960, the company has dedicated itself to promoting and advancing food culture by developing commercial products that are ahead of their time and have the potential to create new markets.

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