Matcha Tea
Okinami Organic

Premium 90 P.

SKU
7813-bio
High-quality entry-level Matcha from Shizuoka. A blend of carefully selected cultivars, perfect for Usucha, Matcha latte, and baking. 100g in a flavour-preserving pouch.
Character Refreshing, bittersweet, fruity-floral finish
Tea Farm Select certified organic farms
Terroir Shizuoka, Japan
Harvest Spring harvest, milled in 2023
Cultivar Harmonious cultivar blend, blended each year based on the harvest 
Processing Aged (Kuradashi), ball milled in 2023
Altitude 50m above sea level
Steaming Short (Asamushi, 30 seconds)
Shading Shaded for several weeks before harvesting
Cultivation EU, JAS Certified Organic
Grade 90/100 P. (Matcha category) – Premium
€26.90 €37.25
100g

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SKU
7813-bio
€269.00 / 1kg
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Character

Flavour

Upon tasting, this Matcha is marked by a refreshing bitterness, which quickly gives way to a fruity-floral aftertaste with fresh notes of lemongrass and peach. This Matcha provides an excellent full-bodied base for Matcha lattes and baked goods, or it can also be enjoyed as pure Usucha. Due to its bitterness, we recommend not preparing it too strong.

Texture

Creamy, milky

Cup

Pale grass green

Matcha

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.

Laboratory Tests

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.

Yoshi En

Premium Organic Teas

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.

Cultivation & Processing

Special features in location, cultivation and processing

The Shibushi farming collective's fields are located between the Pacific Ocean and the mountains of southern Kagoshima. They specialise in exceptionally efficient organic farming using custom developed machinery for gentle 100% natural pest removal. After harvesting, the leaves are matured for several months to make Kuradashi Tencha, which is then milled into Matcha. The aging process gives the tea a more rounded, mellow flavour with a deep umami.

Origin

This Matcha comes 100% from the above-mentioned producers and is packaged for us directly on site.

Organic Certification

Preparation

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!

Recommended Matcha Bowl

For the proper preparation and optimal flavour development, we recommend using an authentic Japanese Matcha bowl.

Recommended Accessories

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.

Storage and Packaging

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.

Test results

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.

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