What is Matcha?
Matcha is world-renowned for its intense, vibrant colour and unique properties. While regular green tea is brewed by steeping the leaves in water and then discarding them, the entire tea leaf is pulverised when making matcha. This means that you consume the whole tea leaf rather than only an infusion, giving matcha its distinctive composition of naturally occurring compounds, including catechins, caffeine and L-theanine.
The Origin of Matcha: From Distant Monasteries to Modern Rituals
Matcha originated in Japan and has roots in centuries-old traditions. It all began in Buddhist monasteries, where a monk introduced what he called "the way of tea" – a meditation ritual designed to enhance focus and create inner peace among Japanese monks. Today, this ceremonial ritual has spread worldwide, loved for its distinctive flavour, preparation ritual and centuries-old Japanese tea tradition.
Unlike standard green tea, matcha is grown through a highly labor-intensive and specialized process. The tea leaves (Camellia sinensis) are carefully shaded from sunlight in the weeks leading up to harvest, with the amount of light precisely controlled. This shading process contributes to matchas characteristic deep green colour and unique composition.
Perform Matcha Superblend
Matcha + Yerba Mate for natural caffeine
The blend combines matcha and Yerba Mate, both naturally containing caffeine. This gives Perform Matcha SuperBlend a more layered ingredient profile than ordinary green tea, while keeping the experience rooted in natural plant sources.
L-theanine naturally present in matcha
Matcha naturally contains L-theanine alongside caffeine — one of the distinctive features that sets matcha apart from many other caffeinated drinks.
Lion’s Mane + Cordyceps
Two of the most talked-about functional mushrooms in modern wellness are included in concentrated extracts, adding another dimension to the blend beyond tea alone.
MCT + Manuka honey
MCT and Manuka honey contribute to texture and flavour, while making the blend richer and more complete than traditional Matcha.
Inulin for a more considered formulation
Inulin is included as part of the blend’s broader nutritional profile, supporting that this is not simply powdered tea, but a deliberately formulated SuperBlend.
Vitamin B6 + B12
Vitamins B6 and B12 contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism and help reduce tiredness and fatigue.
Designed for people who want more from their matcha — natural caffeine, functional ingredients and selected vitamins in one premium daily blend.
A modern take on the daily matcha ritual.
Perform Matcha Superblend is developed in an exclusive collaboration between Holger Rune x Mission. The formula is created for those who want more than just matcha.
The blend combines the absolute highest quality of Japanese, ceremonial matcha naturally caffeinated with extracts of Lion’s Mane and Cordyceps, Yerba Mate, MCT and vitamin B6 and B12. The whole blend is naturally rounded off with a touch of ginger and, of course, Holger’s favourite genuine Manuka honey from New Zealand, which gives a wonderful, creamy and warm flavour profile.
A simple upgrade to your morning routine, or afternoon matcha. Enjoy hot or iced.
120 grams/ 30 servings
Ingredients
Formulated with carefully selected ingredient levels. Developed in collaboration with leading nutrition experts.
Perform Matcha Superblend
Superblend: While regular matcha primarily provides natural energy from matcha alone, Holger Rune's Perform Matcha Superblend combines the absolute highest quality Japanese ceremonial matcha with the exclusive New Zealand manuka honey, ginger, Lions Mane, yerba mate, MCT, and vitamins B6 and B12 for a complete superblend inspired by elite sports.
The base is Japanese ceremonial matcha, combined with high-potency extracts of Lion's Mane and Cordyceps. In addition, it contains Yerba Mate, MCT, New Zealand Manuka honey, and vitamins B6 and B12 to help reduce tiredness and fatigue.
The result is a unique Matcha Blend, inspired by elite performance, with a smooth rounded taste
NATURAL CAFFEINE + B6 & B12
Matcha naturally contains caffeine and L-theanine, giving it its distinctive character
and making it a popular alternative to traditional coffee.
For energy:
Vitamins B6 and B12 contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism and help reduce tiredness and fatigue.
More than traditional matcha:
Perform Matcha SuperBlend combines Japanese ceremonial matcha with Yerba Mate, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Manuka honey, MCT and inulin — creating a more complete and distinctive matcha experience.
The biggest difference lies in how you consume the tea and how concentrated it is. When you drink regular green tea, you simply let the leaves steep in the water and discard them afterward. With matcha, you consume the tea leaf itself, which is ground into a fine powder. Because you consume the whole ground tea leaf rather than only an infusion, matcha has a different and more concentrated composition than traditionally brewed green tea.
Yes, matcha contains natural caffeine, and the amino acid L-theanine.
Matcha can be enjoyed ice-cold or warm. To preserve all the good nutrients and avoid a bitter taste, it is important not to use boiling water. Boil the water and let it cool, or use lukewarm milk. It can also be enjoyed with ice cubes as a refreshing ice matcha.
- Step 1: Take 1 tsp. matcha powder (approx. 4 grams) and put it in a glass or drinking bottle.
- Step 2: Pour a little cooled boiled water or heated milk over it.
- Step 3: Whisk the powder and water/milk until a beautiful, creamy foam forms on top.
- Step 4: Top up with more hot water for a pure tea, or add ice-cold milk, or water with ice cubes and fill in the drinking bottle for the perfect to go drink
Perform Matcha Superblend is more than traditional matcha. We have combined ceremonial Japanese matcha with New Zealand Manuka honey, Ginger, yerba mate, Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, MCT, and vitamins B6 and B12 in one unique blend.
The ceremonial matcha provides a natural source of caffeine and L-theanine.
We have added New Zealand Manuka honey and ginger for a smoother taste and as a natural part of Holger's universe. Yerba mate contains caffeine, while Lion's Mane and Cordyceps are carefully selected, adding another distinctive element to the SuperBlend.
MCT provides a creamy consistency, and vitamins B6 and B12 contribute to normal energy metabolism and help reduce tiredness and fatigue.
The result is a modern matcha blend developed for people who want more than a traditional matcha, combining premium ingredients and a great taste.