Why Microground Tea is the Future (and Tea Extracts Aren’t)
When it comes to tea, not all products are created equal. If you've ever had a tea latte that tasted a little too artificial or a “matcha” that didn’t quite give you the smooth, rich experience you expected, there’s a good chance you were drinking a tea extract—not real, microground tea. At Domo Tea, we believe in using real, high-quality microground tea from Japan, and here’s why it’s the future of tea lattes, wellness drinks, and more.
What is Microground Tea?
Microground tea is exactly what it sounds like: whole tea leaves that have been carefully ground into a fine powder. Unlike traditional steeped tea, where you discard the leaves after brewing, microground tea allows you to consume the entire leaf, maximizing both flavor and nutrients.
We source our matcha from Shizuoka, Japan, known for its high-quality green tea, and we use the same commitment to quality for our microground black and rooibos teas. This ensures you get the full spectrum of benefits from the tea itself, not just an extracted version.
What is Tea Extract?
Tea extract is a processed form of tea where the flavor compounds and some nutrients are extracted from the leaves—often using heat, chemicals, or alcohol-based solvents. Once extracted, these compounds are spray-dried or turned into concentrated syrups, which are then used in commercial tea lattes, flavored drinks, and even supplements.
Why Microground Tea is Superior
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Full-Spectrum Nutrition
Because microground tea contains the whole tea leaf, it retains all of its antioxidants, amino acids, and polyphenols. Tea extracts, on the other hand, lose many of these compounds during processing, leaving behind a less nutritious product. -
Real Tea Flavor—Not Just a Hint of It
Have you ever noticed how some bottled or powdered tea drinks taste more like artificial flavoring than actual tea? That’s because extracts often strip out the complex, natural taste of tea. With microground tea, you get the full depth of flavor, from the earthy richness of matcha to the malty warmth of black tea. -
No Fillers, No Additives
Many tea extracts come with added sugars, flavor enhancers, and stabilizers to compensate for what’s lost in processing. Microground tea needs none of that—it’s just pure tea, as nature intended. -
Sustained Energy, No Crash
Unlike tea extracts, which can be heavily processed and lose their natural balance of caffeine and L-theanine, microground tea provides steady, calm energy without the jitters or crash that often comes from coffee or artificial tea drinks. -
Better for the Planet
Since microground tea is simply whole tea leaves ground into a fine powder, there’s minimal waste. In contrast, the process of extracting tea leaves for commercial extracts often leads to significant byproduct waste and higher energy consumption.
Domo Tea’s Commitment to Microground Excellence
At Domo Tea, we’re passionate about delivering a better tea experience. That’s why we only use microground tea in our blends—never extracts. Whether it’s our matcha, chai, London Fog, or caffeine-free rooibos blends, every sip contains real, whole tea leaves, ensuring you get the best taste and nutrition possible.
As consumers become more conscious of what they’re putting into their bodies, the demand for real, unprocessed ingredients continues to grow. Microground tea isn’t just a trend—it’s the future of high-quality tea.
So next time you’re sipping on a tea latte, ask yourself: am I drinking real tea, or just a shadow of it?
Choose microground. Choose real. Choose Domo Tea.