{"title":"Latte \u0026 Baking Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade from bolder summer-harvest leaves, our latte and baking matcha keeps its flavour through milk, ice and sweetness, so your latte still tastes properly of matcha. These are the same styles of matcha we supply to cafés around New Zealand. Choose Café in a 50g pouch, or Natsu, certified organic, in a value 250g pouch for daily drinkers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cafe-matcha-uji-japan","title":"Café — Latte \u0026 Baking Matcha, Uji (50g)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCafé is our latte and baking matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same style of matcha we supply to cafés around New Zealand. Made from summer-harvest leaves and blended and stone-milled in Uji, it has a bold, full-bodied flavour that holds its own against milk, ice and sweetness, so your latte still tastes properly of matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Latte and culinary, second harvest (nibancha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uji, Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold, earthy and smooth, with a pleasant depth that comes through milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot and iced lattes, smoothies and baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50g pouch, about 25 lattes at 2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Japanese green tea (matcha). Nothing added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMatcha latte\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSift 2g (1 level teaspoon) into a cup. Add 30–40ml of water at 75–80°C and whisk into a smooth, lump-free paste. Top with 150–200ml of steamed milk and sweeten to taste. For a stronger café-style latte, use up to 3g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIced latte\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhisk 2g with 30–40ml of water, pour over ice, then top with cold milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn the go\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mini-matcha-shaker\"\u003eMini Matcha Shaker\u003c\/a\u003e to the line with cold or lukewarm water first, then add 2g of matcha. Seal and shake for 20 seconds, then pour over cold milk or ice. Avoid hot water, as it can cause the shaker to leak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBaking and smoothies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 1–2 teaspoons to cookies, cakes, pancakes or a smoothie for natural green colour and flavour. Sift it into dry ingredients first so it mixes evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha is sensitive to light, heat, air and moisture. Reseal tightly after each use, keep it in a cool, dark cupboard, and enjoy within 6–8 weeks of opening for the best colour and flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between Café and ceremonial matcha?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCafé is made from later summer leaves, giving it a bolder, slightly more astringent flavour that stands up to milk. Ceremonial matcha uses first-harvest spring leaves for a sweeter, more delicate taste that's best enjoyed with water alone. If you mainly drink lattes, Café is great value. If you also like your matcha straight, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tsubaki-ceremonial-matcha\"\u003eTsubaki\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I drink Café straight with water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can, but it's a little bolder and more bitter than our ceremonial grades. It really shines with milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you sell Café in larger sizes for cafés?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. We supply cafés across New Zealand with bulk matcha. Visit our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/b2b\"\u003ewholesale page\u003c\/a\u003e to get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much caffeine is in a serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 50–70mg per 2g serve, generally less than a typical brewed coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wabi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43223022600363,"sku":"WABI-CAF50G","price":26.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2222\/1185\/files\/Wabi_Cafe_Mixing_Matcha_50g_Pouch_Front.png?v=1783241055"},{"product_id":"natsu-organic-kagoshima-2nd-harvest-250g-net","title":"Natsu — Organic Latte Matcha, Kagoshima (250g)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatsu is our organic latte matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a value 250g pouch for daily drinkers. Natsu means \"summer\" in Japanese, and it's made from certified organic second-harvest leaves grown in Kagoshima, in Japan's warm south. Summer leaves give a bolder, more robust flavour than spring matcha, so Natsu holds its own in lattes, smoothies and baking, where the matcha needs to shine through milk and other ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic latte and culinary, second harvest (nibancha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e JAS certified organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold and robust, with a pleasant bitterness that balances milk and sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daily lattes, iced matcha, smoothies and baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250g pouch, about 125 lattes at 2g (around 66c a latte)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% organic Japanese green tea (matcha). Nothing added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMatcha latte\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSift 2g (1 level teaspoon) into a cup. Add 30–40ml of water at 75–80°C and whisk into a smooth paste. Top with 150–200ml of steamed milk. A little honey or maple syrup balances Natsu's bold flavour beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIced latte\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhisk 2g with 30–40ml of water, pour over ice, then top with cold milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn the go\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mini-matcha-shaker\"\u003eMini Matcha Shaker\u003c\/a\u003e to the line with cold or lukewarm water first, then add 2g of matcha. Seal and shake for 20 seconds, then pour over cold milk or ice. Avoid hot water, as it can cause the shaker to leak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmoothies and baking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 1–2 teaspoons to a smoothie, or to cookies, cakes and pancakes for natural green colour and flavour. Sift it into dry ingredients first so it mixes evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 250g pouch lasts a while, so storage matters. Keep the pouch tightly sealed in a cool, dark cupboard, away from heat and moisture. For the freshest flavour, decant a week or two's worth into a small airtight container for daily use and keep the main pouch closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between Natsu and Haru?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are certified organic matcha from Kagoshima. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-premium-ceremonial-grade-matcha\"\u003eHaru\u003c\/a\u003e is made from first-harvest spring leaves, giving a sweeter, smoother matcha that's lovely drunk straight. Natsu uses summer leaves for a bolder flavour made for lattes and baking, at a much lower cost per serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I drink Natsu straight with water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can, but it's bolder and more bitter than our ceremonial grades. For drinking straight, we recommend \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tsubaki-ceremonial-matcha\"\u003eTsubaki\u003c\/a\u003e or Haru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you supply cafés?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. We supply matcha to cafés across New Zealand. Visit our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/b2b\"\u003ewholesale page\u003c\/a\u003e to get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wabi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006855434411,"sku":"WABI-NAT250G","price":82.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2222\/1185\/files\/Wabi_Matcha_Natsu_250g_Front_1200_by_1200.png?v=1767082252"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2222\/1185\/collections\/Wabi_-_Drinking_a_Matcha_Latte_-_16_x_9_Ratio.jpg?v=1769237318","url":"https:\/\/wabi.co.nz\/collections\/latte-matcha.oembed","provider":"Wabi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}