Cup liquor is silken, flavor is deep umami. Ceremonial grade offers you a way to enjoy a tea ceremony, Chanoyu, as a host preparing and sharing a bowl of fine green tea with a guest, entertaining friends, or indulging yourself in times of relaxation.
Lot Notes. Organically grown, family farm in Shizuoka, Japan. Harvest date is Spring 2026. For freshness, Matcha is nitrogen flushed, then vacuum sealed in a foil bag in a reuseable tin can. Lot offers caffeine to stimulate the body, with amino acids to relax the mind. Our Matcha is harvested at the peak of potency. Appearance is a vibrant green, fine powder.
Tea Facts. Tencha leaves, early spring, are shaded for 21 days, harvested, then stone-ground to powder. Three contributing farms in Shizouka, three cultivars blended. Skillful farming & processing bring high levels of polyphenols, antioxidants, and L-Theanine. Generally, caffeine is high.
Taste Profile. Offers a smooth, savory flavor and a high level of aroma. Taste is silky and lightly nutty. Offers an energetic boost.
Brewing Suggestions. For a hot cup, use one gram (one half teaspoon) shifted through a strainer into a chawan or bowl, then add 3.0 oz. water at 140-170F. Whisk in a "W" pattern into a rich foam. For koicha or "thick tea", use 4 grams, with 1.5-2.0 ounces water at 140-170F., and stir into paste. For cold water brewing, use 2 grams (one teaspoon), 8 ounces of water and shake opr stir well.
SKU: G-MAT-O-B-T
Green Tea
Add 30 seconds for each successive steep — flavors evolve.
Full-leaf green teas will open to layered, delicate flavors. The freshly picked leaves are dehydrated to prevent oxidization and preserve their natural green color. Japanese green teas are steamed to preserve their fresh aromas and flavor notes. It is best if green tea is not brewed with boiling water.
Lower temperature water allows the leaves to steep slowly, preserving their natural sweetness. Green teas and yellow teas offer a gentle vegetal aroma. In the mouth, flavors range from spring asparagus and delicate notes of sorrel and raw vegetables to herbaceous and nutty.