Stonemill Matcha is sourced from Kyoto, the birthplace of matcha. Over 800 years ago, a monk carried the seeds of the green tea plant from China to be cultivated and transformed in Japanese soil. Stonemill's matcha is sourced from farmers who continue the tradition on that same soil. Stonemill matcha is curated by a master blender from a traditional teahouse in Kyoto. Each year, tea leaves produce their own flavors distinct from the generation before them, only a master’s hand can develop a perfect blend from an array of the finest leaves. From harvesting to packaging and brewing, they give attention to every detail so that the vibrant color, Umami-rich flavor and nutrition is preserved at its best. Matcha has various health benefits. You will immediately experience the energized calm of green tea as your body absorbs the long-term benefits of antioxidants and vitamins. L-Theanine and catechin are unique to green tea and especially abundant in our Matcha because we are true to the authentic method of growing Tencha leaves. All these nutrients can be consumed at once in a soothing bowl of matcha.