Premium 91 P.
Yoshi En has recently grown out of Sunday Natural to become an independent premium tea store. As part of this transition, some products may still be shipped in Sunday Natural packaging.
| 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 bamboo scoop, put two heaped scoops or one teaspoon (approx. 3g matcha) into a Matcha bowl – or for an extra smooth result sift the Matcha first using a fine mesh strainer. Then pour approximately 60ml to a maximum of 80ml of hot water between 60°C and 80°C into the bowl without pouring directly onto the powder to avoid clumping.
Next take a Chasen Matcha whisk and place it in the bowl at an angle of about 90° to the base. Now gently but quickly move the whisk back and forth in a tight zigzag motion, without pressing it into the base or sides as much as possible, to achieve the classic Matcha foam. Make sure to avoid circular movements, and the faster the whisking is performed the fluffier the foam. Practice makes perfect – enjoy!
Our Matcha is securely packaged in a protective pouch and comes in a high-quality tin with a screw lid, lined with BPA-free plastic. Before opening, the Matcha can be stored in its original packaging either in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
After opening, we recommend keeping the Matcha tightly sealed at room temperature to protect it from moisture, odours, light, and oxidation. During the summer months, it can also be stored in the refrigerator after opening, but it should only be taken out briefly to prevent excessive moisture absorption. Before preparation, allow the Matcha to reach room temperature.
For optimal quality, consume the Matcha within a few weeks. For long-term storage, we recommend transferring it to a lightproof, airtight container, such as our Matcha tea caddies, and keeping it 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.
