Single Origin
Sourced directly from one of Japan’s most prestigious matcha houses.
Packaging
We package all our matcha in high-quality, airtight tins with screw tops and placed within a sealed, flavour protective pouch.
Organic Certification
Matcha Tea
Uji Premium Organic
Premium 92 P.
SKU
1532-bio-config
Our second premium quality, top region Uji, 100% from 1st harvest, organic, ground on stone mills in Uji. Good umami, balanced, hardly noble bitter.
Available in a 40g tin or 100g pouch
| Character | Subtly sweet, delicately bitter, straightforward, ideal for everyday enjoyment |
| Terroir | Kirishima, Japan |
| Harvest | 1st harvest (ichibancha), 2024 |
| Cultivar | Okumidori |
| Steaming | normal (Chumushi) |
| Grind | Gently milled in a stone mill in Uji. Particle size roughly 5-15μm. |
| Shading | Fully shaded for more than 20 days. |
| Cultivation | Certified organic cultivation |
| Laboratory Tests | Radioactivity (annual test of region), pesticides, heavy metals and aluminium |
| Grade | 92/100 p. (matcha category); Premium |
Character
Flavour
The best organic matchas in Japan, besides Uji and Hoshino, come from the top region of Kirishima in southern Kyushu. We obtain the tencha directly from Kirishima's leading organic tencha farm, which is well-known in Japan. We exclusively source the highest quality 1st harvest tencha and have it milled for us in Uji. Stone-milling ensures optimal retention of nutrients, a creamy texture, and the full development of aromas. The prize-winning tencha farmer places great importance on the use of a natural, bioactive fertiliser which is produced in a years' long fermentation process. This fermentation yields special complexes of bacteria and minerals that are better absorbed by the roots of the tea plants than generic fertilisers. The tea plants become stronger and healthier, and this can be tasted in the tea.
The basic flavour tone of the matcha is balanced between delicate bitterness and subtle sweetness. The aromas of sea breeze, green apple, and fresh celery round off the taste. A decidedly well-rounded and straightforward matcha that is ideal for everyday enjoyment.
Texture
Creamy and soft
Cup
Bright grass green
Matcha
Matcha, alongside gyokuro, is considered one of the finest of Japanese green teas. Unlike other teas, matcha is produced from shaded leaves that have been milled to a fine powder. The resulting tea contains the whole tea leaf and all its nutrients, not just water-soluble compounds. The production of matcha is time-consuming and demanding: the best qualities are gently ground in granite stone mills that can only produce a few grammes per hour due to the slow pace. Quality matcha has an intensely sweet and umami flavour that even in high concentrations (such as in the dark Koicha tea) is only minimally or not at all bitter.
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
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 (40g) is packaged in a protective bag and stored within a high-quality tin with a screw lid, which is coated on the inside with BPA-free plastic. The larger size (100g) 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.
