Certified Matcha Premium Ceremonial 50g First Spring Harvest

Matcha Premium Japanese Ceremonial Organic Tea - Powdered Organic Japanese Ceremonial Green Tea (Type A) - 50g

This type of matcha is one of the most expensive, as the leaves are shaded with special sheets for over a week before harvest, and the matcha comes exclusively from the first, spring harvest.

Pour 250 ml of hot, but not boiling water (approx. 70-80°C) over 1 teaspoon of tea, then whisk vigorously to dissolve the powder and create a foam.

Description:

Discover the essence of Japanese tradition with tea from the Shizuoka Prefecture! We guarantee a long shelf life and fresh deliveries straight from Japan.

Ingredients:

100% organic (BIO) Tencha leaves from the first spring harvest (first flush).

Country of origin:

Japan

Milling method:

The matcha was ground in a traditional stone mill, which ensures its perfect, fine texture.

Quality:

Note! The product's color may differ from the one in the photos. It all depends on the annual harvest.

Long shelf life guaranteed.

Product made using traditional artisanal methods and with the utmost care.

☘️ Organic Matcha C (Economical Ceremonial / Premium Culinary)

✅ Harvest: Mostly first harvest, but with a larger amount of leaves from the second harvest

✅ Particle size: Fine, sifted through a 100-mesh screen (larger than Matcha B)

✅ Shading process: Approximately 30 days

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☘️ Organic Matcha D (Culinary / Ingredient / Everyday)

✅ Harvest: 100% second and third harvest (autumn)

✅ Particle size: Coarser, sifted through a 70-mesh screen

✅ Shading process: No shading

✅✅ Discover the Harmony of Flavor with Our Premium Matcha! ✅✅

✅ Royal Brand Matcha is more than just green tea; it is a rich flavor and an intense, stimulating aroma that will enliven your mornings and afternoons.

✅ Sourced from the highest quality leaves, our matcha delights with its fresh taste and intensity, providing you with natural energy and vitality.

✅ Add it to your favorite drink, smoothie, dessert, or dish to enjoy the unique flavor and health benefits it offers.

✅ Also perfect as a gift for lovers of a healthy lifestyle and Japanese culture!

✅ Order now and experience the exceptional taste of our Premium Matcha! ✅

✅ Regions of Japan – Shizuoka Prefecture – Wealth of flavor and tradition

✅ Shizuoka Tea: The pinnacle of Japanese green tea

✅ Shizuoka is the true tea capital of Japan, accounting for approximately 40% of national production. Located at the foot of Mount Fuji, this region is characterized by rich volcanic soil, crystal-clear water, and picturesque plantations. The variety of climatic conditions, including morning mists and temperature fluctuations, contributes to the unique flavors of teas such as sencha, tencha, and hojicha. The history of tea in Shizuoka dates back to 1241, making it a place of unique tradition.

✅ Regions of Japan – Kyoto Prefecture – Wealth of flavor and tradition

✅ Uji Tea: The essence of Kyoto

✅ Uji tea, known as Kyoto tea, comes from the picturesque village of Wazuka. It is here that the highest quality matcha and gyokuro are produced. Due to its proximity to Kyoto, this region has supplied tea to the Imperial Court since the 13th century. Uji crops are distinguished by rich umami and a velvety texture, making teas from this region a symbol of luxury and prestige.

✅ Premium Ceremonial Matcha – Powdered Japanese Green Tea

✅ Used for centuries during traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, this is the highest quality matcha available on the market.

✅ First Harvest Matcha

A variety produced from the first spring harvest (first flush). The leaves are shaded before harvest, which minimizes their contact with sunlight and increases the chlorophyll content, giving the powder an intensely green color.

✅ Delicate Texture and Smooth Taste

Stems and veins are removed before grinding, ensuring that ceremonial matcha has a delicate texture and a naturally sweet taste. It is thicker than other types of matcha, froths beautifully, and offers a smooth flavor profile with a slight hint of sweetness, perfect for tea ceremonies.

✅ Ceremonial Consumption

It is recommended to drink ceremonial matcha only with water to fully appreciate its authentic, rich taste and exceptional quality. However, you can add milk or other ingredients to create delicious drinks such as matcha lattes, which are gaining increasing popularity.

✅ Why first flush matcha is the best ✅

✅ In winter, tea buds undergo a period of hibernation, allowing them to accumulate valuable nutrients before the spring harvest. As a result, first harvest matcha is rich in flavor and intense in effect. Leaves growing slowly in cool conditions develop a fullness of flavor and aroma that true connoisseurs will appreciate.

✅ L-theanine, the key amino acid that gives matcha its characteristic umami taste, is present in much larger quantities in the first harvest, triple the amount found in second harvest tea. In later harvests, such as the third and fourth, the L-theanine level is significantly lower, which translates to less intense flavor and nutritional value.

✅ High-quality matcha has an intense, full flavor with minimal bitterness, meaning it does not require the addition of sugar. To fully benefit from the flavor and health advantages, it is worth choosing first harvest matcha, which is considered truly ceremonial.

✅ How to recognize good matcha ✅

✅ Good matcha is recognized primarily by its color. An intensely green shade indicates high chlorophyll content and young leaves growing higher on the shrub, where they have more access to light. A yellowish shade suggests older leaves or those from lower parts of the plant, which indicates lower quality.

✅ In this listing, we offer ceremonial matcha, marked with a green color in the box below.

✅ The second important indicator of matcha quality is its texture. The more silky and fine the powder, the higher the quality. You can easily check this by rubbing the matcha on a white sheet of paper.

✅ The attached photo shows a clear difference between everyday matcha (left) and ceremonial matcha (right). Ceremonial matcha creates a smooth, intensely green, and continuous line, which proves very fine grinding. Conversely, everyday matcha has a grainier structure and a lighter, less saturated color, making the line less clear and broken when rubbed.

✅ Both types of matcha in our offer are ground in traditional stone mills, but ceremonial matcha is ground longer, which translates to its higher quality and silky texture.

✅ The presence of bitter notes does not always indicate low-quality matcha, as their intensity depends on the growing region and cultivation techniques. However, matcha with intense bitterness or a fishy aftertaste indicates lower quality and a late harvest.

✅ Classification terms

Terms such as "everyday," "traditional," "premium," or "luxury" matcha are created for marketing purposes and do not reflect actual quality. The value of matcha depends on the characteristics listed above, which are more reliable.

✅ Matcha is not only a delicious tea but also a source of valuable nutrients, such as antioxidants and L-theanine, which support concentration, relaxation, and detoxification of the body. ✅

⛩️✅ Straight from Japan ✅⛩️

Why choose Royal Brand Matcha ✅

✅ Royal Brand Matcha holds the Japanese JAS certificate. You are assured of the highest quality with zero pesticides.

✅ It also holds a European organic certificate. This means that the tea is regularly tested for pesticide content.

✅ Thanks to certification, the cultivation of this matcha is safe for the climate and nature.

✅ 100% organic matcha. Nothing else.

✅ What is the JAS Certificate ✅

✅ "JAS Organic Certificate is the Japanese certification mark for organic products. A mark for agricultural products and processed food produced on farms where no artificial fertilizers or agrochemicals have been used for more than 3 years prior to harvest, and only organic fertilizers such as compost have been used."

✅ Contains antioxidants, including highly effective EGCg – EGCg and other catechins counteract the effects of free radicals. They help protect the body from the effects of various pollutants, UV radiation, and chemicals that can lead to cell and DNA damage.

✅ Accelerates metabolism and helps burn calories – matcha helps boost metabolism and care for your figure.

✅ Adds energy and aids concentration – matcha improves attention, memory, and reaction time. It also contains caffeine and L-theanine, which can improve brain function.

✅ Provides vitamin C, selenium, chromium, zinc, and magnesium.

✅ Lowers cholesterol (LDL) – Studies have shown that people who regularly drink matcha tea have lower levels of LDL cholesterol and, at the same time, higher levels of HDL cholesterol.

✅ Lowers blood sugar levels – green tea may cause a mild reduction in blood sugar levels. It may also reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

✅ Matcha also performs many other important functions such as: slowing aging, protecting the heart and liver.

✅ You have the assurance that you are buying a product of the highest possible quality from enthusiasts who also love matcha and Japan!

✅ Product of organic farming. ✅

Country of origin: Japan ✅

✅ P. H. Royal Brand sp. z o. o. is a Polish family company.

⚜️ The enterprise was founded in 1991. Since then, it has continuously worked on fulfilling its mission of providing customers with the highest quality products from around the world.

✅ The company has developed many of its own patents and registered utility designs.

✅✅ Since 2015, it has been a member of the Polish Ecology association.

✅ Royal Brand holds Certificate of Conformity No.: PL-EKO-01-008913.

⚗️ In 2019, the company made an investment, adding a laboratory to the facility dedicated to the production of herbal extracts and pastes.