"Japanese powder green tea ,produced by grinding only the buds and the first two leaves of a special cultivar  of Camellia Sinensis, shaded for around 20 days before plucking.The special manufacturing process of includes steaming to stop any oxidation process .The result is a brilliant green powder with a very pronounced taste , traditionally used in Cha-no-yu ,the Japanese tea ceremony , but also as refine ingredient in drinks,cakes,ice cream and savouries. Rich in vitamins, anti-oxidant compounds and caffeine , the Tsuru grade is expecially suitable as food ingredient.