Matcha Premium Japan Ceremonial - Powdered Japanese Matcha Green Tea 100g

Royal Brand Matcha is a Japanese ceremonial organic matcha, produced from green tea leaves originating from the first spring harvest (ichibancha).

The leaves are shaded before harvesting, and then traditionally ground in stone mills, which ensures a very fine powder structure, intensely green color, and a smooth, creamy brew.

Royal Brand Matcha is characterized by a clean flavor profile:

• distinct umami
• natural, light sweetness
• low bitterness compared to culinary matchas

Thanks to this, it is a good choice for drinking neat, as well as for matcha latte.

Royal Brand is often highly rated in Polish matcha rankings and chosen as an option with a very good quality-to-price ratio in the ceremonial matcha segment.

Recommended for those looking for authentic high-quality Japanese matcha without overpaying for a premium brand.

Application:

This type of matcha is the most expensive because it is shaded with special sheets for over a week before harvest and comes from the first flush!

Discover the essence of Japanese tradition with tea from Shizuoka prefecture!

Long shelf life guaranteed. Fresh delivery straight from Japan!

Ingredients:

100% first spring harvest (first flush) The base is the Yabukita cultivar with the addition of other cultivars in various proportions.

Country of origin:

Japan.

Prefecture:

Shizuoka (description of differences between Shizuoka, Uji and Sayama in the description)

Grinding method:

Traditional Japanese stone mill guaranteeing proper structure

Note! Product color may differ from the photos. Everything depends on the annual harvests.

Long shelf life guaranteed

Handmade and with the utmost care.

Made in Poland.

✅ Used for centuries during traditional tea ceremonies in Japan, this is the highest grade of Matcha available.

✅ This variety is produced from the first harvest. The tea leaves are the youngest and least exposed to sunlight, which increases chlorophyll content. Ceremonial Matcha powder thus has the most vibrant green hue among the various grades.

✅ Stems and veins are removed before grinding the leaves into powder. Therefore, Matcha created through this process has a naturally delicate texture and sweet taste.

✅ Thicker than other matcha varieties, it froths beautifully. It has a smooth taste with a light hint of sweetness - perfect for tea ceremonies.

✅ Ceremonial Matcha should be consumed in its original form to fully appreciate the taste of this finest tea variety.

First Flush vs Second Flush Matcha

If you drink matcha tea often, you've probably come across the terms "first-flush," "second flush" (ichibancha or nibancha), and the price of first flush tea is significantly higher. If you're unsure why, let me explain below.

Why is first flush matcha better?

In winter, tea buds hibernate for several months, awaiting the arrival of spring. During this time, they accumulate all valuable nutrients, making them exceptionally rich and full of flavor.

As the well-known saying goes: "Quality takes time." First flush tea leaves grow slowly in cold conditions, drawing the best from nature over a longer period. Thanks to this, first flush matcha is unparalleled in terms of quality and taste, offering a more intense experience for true connoisseurs.

Why is first flush tea better?

L-theanine is a key source of umami, the vegetal sweetness that defines the quality and character of matcha. First flush matcha contains three times more L-theanine than second flush tea. In later harvests, such as the third and fourth, the L-theanine content is even lower. Additionally, the first harvest accumulates the largest amount of nutrients in the leaves.

If you've ever tried very bitter matcha, it probably wasn't first flush tea. Bitterness is not synonymous with matcha flavor; high-quality matcha has an intense, full flavor with minimal bitterness, which means you don't need to add sugar to balance the taste.

For both taste and health benefits, it's worth choosing only first flush matcha. Only such matcha can be considered true ceremonial matcha, which is consumed solely with water. To meet rising demand, many farmers produce matcha from later harvests, but only first flush matcha guarantees the highest quality and authenticity.

How to recognize good matcha?

Good matcha is primarily recognized by its color. It must be intensely green, because the higher and younger the leaves, the more chlorophyll they contain, which is responsible for the intensely green color. Leaves growing lower are more yellow because they get less light. Therefore, the more intensely green the matcha, the better the leaves used for its production, and the more yellow, the older and from the lower parts of the plant. The classification of matcha tea types we offer is shown below. We offer ceremonial matcha, marked in green, in this auction.

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