FAQ
About Matcha & Green tea
What is the difference between Matcha and green tea powder?
Matcha is the powdered Tencha tea that is shaded before harvest. Green tea powder is made from powdered Sencha green tea.
The raw material tea trees are the same, but the main difference is the different cultivation and production methods.
What is the benefit of Matcha?
Matcha has some health benefits. It is as a form of powder which is able to ingest the whole tea leaves.
-Obesity prevention
Matcha contains Catechin, helps burn fat, boost metabolism and weight loss.
-Antiaging/Antioxidant effect
Catechins, which are a group of polyphenols and component of bitterness and astringency, remove active oxygen, accelerates aging and causes cancerous and lifestyle disease.
-Relaxation effect
Matcha contains Theanine, produces the sweetness and umami in tea. It puts you in calm and peaceful, so you feel relaxed and tap into Zen feeling when you make Matcha.
Does Matcha contain any caffeine?
Yes. Matcha generally contains the Caffeine.
Usucha: 2g / 70ml / 80℃ → Caffeine 64mg
Coffee: 10g/100ml /100℃ → Caffeine 60mg
Excerpt from Japan Food Safety Commission.
How was this Matcha made?
Our products are made in Kyoto and Shizuoka, where green tea production is thriving.
They are mainly quality-controlled and packed in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture, purchased and sold by MATCHA STAND MARUNI.
How long and how can I keep Matcha powder?
Our Matcha is specially filled with Nitrogen to maintain the quality of Matcha powder.
The expiry date on the product is the date before opening.
After opening, consume it as soon as possible.
Always keeping tightly and keep away from light, heat, air and moisture to prevent oxidation.
Where can I buy MATCHA STAND MARUNI’s products?
We are not involved in retail wholesale, so our products can only be purchased through our online store or Tsukiji store.
Shipping & Returns
Where do you ship to?
We currently serve most of the regions that DHL can handle.
How much does the shipping cost?
Please see the Shipping page for more information. We also have a shipping checker in the cart for your convenience.
Free shipping is available for orders over 20,000 yen.
To which countries does free shipping apply?
Basically, we will respond to orders over 20,000JPY from countries where DHL can deliver.
Do I need to pay for import taxes and other fees?
Taxes are not charged by us, but by the shipping company at the time the package is delivered to the buyer.
Do you accept returns?
We do not accept returns. Please note that we will not issue refunds in the event that you refuse to receive your order.
Inquiries for wholesale
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