Japanese Green Tea
Culinary Matcha
This matcha comes from Kagoshima Prefecture and serves as a great entry-level option for daily use. Made out of second and third flush leaves, it features a soft bitterness paired with a fresh scent, ideal for relaxed drinks like lattes, desserts, and simple food ideas.
Quality Ratings
Umami ★★☆☆☆
Aroma ★☆☆☆☆
Bitterness ★★★☆☆
Prices and ordering
Price per kg 79 € excl. VAT
Price per 30 g tin Not offered
Minimum order 1 kg
Sample 15 g, from our shop
Packaging 1 kg resealable doypack
Shipping From our stock in Belgium; we aim to ship within 24 hours of payment
Quality & Origin Details
Origin in Japan Shibushi City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Harvest Period September (3rd flush)
Shading Protocol Approximately 3 to 4 weeks
Cultivars Saemidori, Okumidori, Yutakamidori
Grinding Method Industrial air-flow milling
Taste & Flavor Profile Deep green, robust tea flavor, pleasant bitterness, strong aroma
Chemical Analysis Complies with EU food law, including pesticide residue limits
Comparison
| Feature | Ceremonial | Premium | Culinary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Nishio, Aichi Prefecture | Shibushi City, Kagoshima Prefecture | Shibushi City, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Harvest | April (1st flush) | April - June (1st and 2nd flush blend) | September (3rd flush) |
| Cultivars | Yabukita, Asahi, Saemidori, Samidori, Okumidori | Saemidori, Okumidori, Yutakamidori | Saemidori, Okumidori, Yutakamidori |
| Shading Period | 3–4 weeks | 3–4 weeks | 3–4 weeks |
| Umami Level | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Aroma | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bitterness | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Best For | Tea ceremonies, premium preparation | Lattes, versatile kitchen use | Daily lattes, desserts, entry-level |
Available Formats
Packaging & Minimum Order Quantities
1 kg
Vacuum-sealed Bulk Bags
Minimum order quantity.
Custom Volumes
Doypacks
Repacked from bulk upon request.
30g / 50g
Cans
Repacked from bulk upon request.
Interested in testing this grade?
Order a sample from our shop, shipped from our stock in Belgium, and test this grade before you buy in bulk.