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Ceremonial Grade Organic Matcha — Okumidori, Shizuoka - MAT-CRE-GRE - Happy Earth Tea

Ceremonial Grade Organic Matcha — Okumidori, Kagoshima

$30.00 - $30.00
$30.00
$30.00 - $30.00
$30.00

Some teas are worth waiting for. This one was.

For nearly a year and a half, our ceremonial matcha sat on a wait list rather than on our shelves. Japan's matcha shortage — driven by a global surge in demand that outpaced what the tea fields could produce — meant our partner farm couldn't meet our order. We chose to wait rather than substitute with a matcha we didn't stand behind.

This batch is worth the wait.

Grown on a small organic farm of Kagoshima Prefecture, this is an Okumidori cultivar — prized for its deep green color, rounded sweetness, and gentle umami finish. The leaves are shade-grown for several weeks before harvest, then stone-milled slowly into a fine powder by a family of tea artisans whose craft spans generations.

 

MORE DETAILS

Tasting notes: vivid green color, smooth body, natural sweetness with a soft vegetal finish. Clean, refined, and quietly complex.

Best prepared: traditionally whisked in a bowl with water heated to about 185°F. Also holds up beautifully as the base for a matcha latte.

Caffeine: moderate — gentler than coffee, with the steady focus that matcha drinkers know well.

Storage: keep the tin sealed and stored in a cool, dark place. For best flavor, use within two months of opening.

Net weight: 30g (1.05 oz) — approximately 15 traditional servings.

How to Prepare Your Matcha

  • To ensure a smooth, clump-free texture, sift the matcha powder through a tea strainer or sifter into your bowl. This step is essential to avoid clumps settling at the bottom.
  • Add approximately two bamboo tea scoops (or ½ to 1 teaspoon) of matcha powder to your bowl.
  • Pour 2 to 3 ounces of water heated to about 185°F into the bowl. Avoid using boiling water, as it can overpower the delicate flavors and natural sweetness of the matcha.
  • Using a bamboo whisk, briskly whisk the matcha in a "M" or zigzag motion. This incorporates air, creating a light and frothy layer on the surface.
  • To remove any large bubbles, gently lift the whisk and lightly glide it across the surface of the froth until it is smooth and uniform.

Enjoy your perfectly whisked matcha, crafted with care for an authentic and delightful experience!

ORIGIN

Kagoshima Prefecture
*Please note: We had earlier mistakenly identified the origin of this matcha as Shizuoka Prefecture. Our partners in Japan have since clarified that this matcha is in fact sourced from the Kagoshima Prefecture region. We sincerely apologize for the error and appreciate your understanding.

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