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LearnWHICH MATCHA SHOULD I CHOOSE?
Matcha differs in taste, quality grade, and uses – see our different varieties to more easily choose which one suits you best!
SINGLE CULTIVAR
Single Cultivar Matcha is made from tea leaves of a single tea cultivar, which gives a more distinct and nuanced flavor profile where the unique character of the specific cultivar can emerge. Just like a vintage wine, the taste can vary between different harvests, where factors such as climate, harvest time, and shading play a crucial role. Single cultivar matcha is therefore an excellent choice for those who want to deepen their experience and explore the full flavor richness of matcha.
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SINGLE CULTIVAR MATCHA – OKUMIDORIOrganic Ceremonial Grade Matcha from Wazuka made from 100% Okumidori cultivar of the highest quality from the 1st harvest. Soft, balanced, and elegant flavor profile characterized by a round and pleasant umami with natural sweetness and low bitterness. This makes it enjoyable to drink as a tea as well.
Color: 5/5 |
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SINGLE CULTIVAR MATCHA – YABUKITAOrganic single origin Ceremonial Grade Matcha from 100% Yabukita cultivar of the highest quality from Nara prefecture. Made from shaded tea leaves from the 1st harvest with smooth sweetness, mild umami, and bright green color. Single origin means that all raw material comes from the same tea farm where our Yabukita has been cultivated and produced by the same family for many generations. Matcha from Nara is characterized by more sweetness, a brighter green color, and an almost creamy character. This is thanks to the balance between sunlight, fog, and humidity from the mountains and rivers in northern Nara.
Color: 4/5 |
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SINGLE CULTIVAR MATCHA – KIRISHIMA OKUMIDORIJapanese Ceremonial Grade Matcha from 100% Okumidori cultivar of the highest quality from Kirishima – shaded tea leaves from the 1st harvest! Smooth sweetness and rich umami with an intense green color.
Color: 5/5 |
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SINGLE CULTIVAR MATCHA – MIYAZAKI SAEMIDORIJapanese Ceremonial Grade Matcha from 100% Saemidori cultivar of the highest quality from Miyazaki – shaded tea leaves from the 1st harvest! Smooth sweetness with an intense green color.
Color: 5/5 |
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SINGLE CULTIVAR MATCHA – TSUYUHIKARIJapanese Ceremonial Grade Matcha from 100% Tsuyuhikari cultivar of the highest quality – shaded tea leaves from the 1st harvest! Well-balanced umami, sweetness, and astringency with a beautiful green color.
Color: 5/5 |
CEREMONIAL GRADE
There is no certifying body when it comes to matcha, but we have chosen to grade our matcha as Ceremonial Grade and Latte Grade. Ceremonial Grade are all shaded before harvest and made from tea leaves from the first harvest. They are suitable for all types of matcha drinks and have a beautiful green color.
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UJI MATCHA – CEREMONIAL GRADEThis matcha is made from a carefully selected blend of different cultivars, to ensure that it maintains the same flavor profile as far as possible. Just sweet enough, just astringent enough, and beautifully green. Suitable for both lattes and other matcha drinks.
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MATCHA – CEREMONIAL GRADEOrganic matcha with a clear natural sweetness, mild astringency, and slightly less umami, resulting in a smooth and easy-to-drink matcha that might not steal all the attention but delivers every time. Perfect for lattes and drinks, hot or cold – your everyday matcha! Color: 3/5
Sweetness: 2/5 Umami: 2/5 Astringency: 3/5 |
LATTE GRADE
Latte Grade matcha is made, just like Ceremonial Grade, from shaded tea leaves but from the second harvest. They usually have a slightly more astringent taste and a slightly darker green color. Thanks to its fuller and more robust flavor profile, it is particularly suitable for matcha lattes and baking, where the taste continues to stand out even in combination with milk, sweeteners, or other ingredients.
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UJI MATCHA – LATTE GRADEOrganic matcha made from a carefully selected blend of different cultivars. It has a mild sweetness and an astringency that enhances the matcha character in lattes, smoothies, and baked goods.
Color: 2/5 |
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MATCHA – LATTE GRADEOrganic matcha with slightly less sweetness and umami but slightly higher astringency and clearer green notes, which gives a powerful and fresh matcha. It is perfect for lattes as its character is preserved even with milk – your everyday matcha!
Color: 2/5 |
FLAVORED, CAFFEINE-FREE & HOJICHA
In our assortment, you will also find flavored matcha, caffeine-free matcha, and hojicha – perfect alternatives for those who want to discover more nuances and variations.
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YUZU MATCHA – CEREMONIAL GRADEOrganic Ceremonial Grade matcha flavored with stone-ground dried yuzu peel. Balanced acidity, umami, and astringency with a beautiful green color. Perfect for lattes, hot or cold, and refreshing bubbly matcha drinks! |
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MINT MATCHA – CEREMONIAL GRADEOrganic Ceremonial Grade matcha flavored with stone-ground dried mint leaves. Balanced freshness, umami, and astringency with a beautiful green color. Perfect for lattes, both hot and cold! |
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KUWA MATCHA – MULBERRY LEAVESKuwa Matcha is made from mulberry leaves instead of tea leaves and is therefore naturally caffeine-free. Organic stone-ground herbal tea with a beautiful deep green color and silky smooth taste, prepared in exactly the same way as matcha. |
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HOJICHA – ROASTEDOrganic hojicha differs from other green teas as the leaves are roasted instead of steamed. This high-temperature roasting process gives hojicha its characteristic brown color and a full-bodied, roasted, and nutty flavor with a mellow sweetness. Additionally, the caffeine content is reduced during roasting. Prepare it the same way as matcha. Fantastic as a latte and also excellent to combine with flavors such as strawberry, ginger, or chocolate. |
