Premium 91 P.
| Character | Elegant bitterness, subtle sweetness, revitalising; a perfect all-rounder for everyday enjoyment |
| Tea Farm | Select certified organic farms |
| Terroir | Shizuoka, Japan |
| Harvest | Spring harvest, milled in 2023 |
| Cultivar | Harmonious cultivar blend, blended annually based on the harvest |
| Milling | Ball milled in 2023 |
| Shading | Shaded for several weeks before harvesting |
| Steaming | Short (asamushi, 20-40 sec) |
| Cultivation | JAS, EU Organic Certified |
| Grade | 91/100 P. (Matcha category) – Premium |
As soon as the hot water meets this Matcha, a delicate aroma reminiscent of sweet pastries unfolds. On the palate it boasts a smooth sweetness with a full, creamy texture, accompanied by a well-balanced bitterness. This Matcha is excellent for preparing Usucha, the classic Matcha tea used in Japanese tea ceremonies, as well as serving as a base for Matcha lattes. It makes for a wonderful everyday premium Matcha, completely free from the soapy bitterness often found in entry-level Matcha on the market.
Creamy, milky
Made of finely ground shade-grown leaves, Matcha is one of the finest Japanese teas. Unlike other green teas it is made from the whole leaf and is therefore packed with nutrients. Good matcha has an intense, sweet taste and plenty of umami with barely any tartness even when prepared as thick, concentrated Koicha, as drunk in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements.
Our comprehensive portfolio focuses on organic, single-origin teas sourced directly from renowned farms. We believe in creating partnerships with farmers who share our values and are committed to sustainable, responsible tea cultivation. Thanks to these strong relationships our exciting range is constantly growing and evolving. As an international team of dedicated and passionate tea experts, we are committed to preserving centuries-old tea culture while ensuring it remains relevant and continues to bring joy in the present. About Yoshi En.
The Tencha for this Matcha is sourced from experienced organic farms. Each year, the cultivar blend is carefully rebalanced by tea masters in the renowned tea-growing region of Shizuoka, in order to assure consistently high quality.
This Matcha comes 100% from the above-mentioned producers and is packaged for us directly on site.
Using a Chashaku, place two scoops (approx. half a teaspoon) in a Matcha bowl of your choice. Then pour approximately 80ml of hot water between 60°C and 80°C into the bowl, without pouring directly onto the powder to avoid clumping. For the next step, a Matcha whisk is undoubtedly the best choice for achieving the iconic Matcha foam.
The key to the perfect Matcha is in the motion. Circular movements and a typical whisking motion should be avoided, as little-to-no foam will form. Hold the Matcha whisk at an angle of around 90° in the bowl, allowing it to gently scape the base without pressing against it. Now move it straight up and down from the wrist while moving your arm to the left and right, creating a ‘’W‘’ or ‘’M‘’ movement. The faster you perform this movement, the easier it is to create a wonderfully fluffy foam. Practice makes perfect – enjoy!
For the proper preparation and optimal flavour development, we recommend using an authentic Japanese Matcha bowl.
For the ideal texture, flavour and preservation of Matcha's delicate qualities, we recommend using a fine mesh strainer and a high-quality bamboo Matcha whisk. For dispensing and dosing, the ideal utensil is an authentic Chashaku made of bamboo.
Our Matcha is packaged in a high-quality, BPA-free pouch with multiple protective layers designed to preserve flavour. Before opening, the Matcha can be stored in the original packaging in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
After opening, we recommend keeping the Matcha tightly closed and at room temperature to protect it from moisture, odour, light and oxidation. During the summer, opened Matcha can be stored in the refrigerator to maintain its freshness, although it should only be taken out briefly to prevent excessive moisture absorption or exposure to unwanted odours. For optimum quality, use the Matcha within a few weeks if possible. For longer-term storage, we recommend storing Matcha in an opaque, airtight container such as one of our Matcha tea caddies and store at room temperature.
We find it very important that our teas are pure and produced in a way that respects the environment. For this reason, each one of our teas is tested for pesticide residues by an independent laboratory, the results of which can be found here. Some of our teas are also tested for specific nutritional compounds, in which case the test results are also published here.
