Premium ceremonial matcha 25g, first harvest

Premium Ceremonial Matcha 25g – First Flush Green Tea Matcha

Discover the highest quality ceremonial matcha from Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan. This matcha tea comes exclusively from the first spring harvest (first flush) – the leaves are shaded with special tarps for over a week before harvesting, maximizing chlorophyll, L-theanine, and umami content. Fresh delivery straight from Japan, long shelf life guaranteed.

Why choose first flush ceremonial matcha?

• ✅ Highest grade ceremonial matcha – used for centuries in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies
• ✅ Exclusively first flush – the youngest leaves, rich in chlorophyll, with an intense green color
• ✅ Three times more L-theanine than second flush matcha – natural umami flavor without bitterness
• ✅ Stems and veins removed before grinding – delicate texture and naturally sweet taste
• ✅ Thick, beautiful foam – perfect for tea ceremonies and drinking on its own

Matcha tea composition and origin

Ingredients: 100% first spring harvest (first flush)
Country of origin: Japan
Prefecture: Shizuoka
Grinding method: Traditional Japanese stone mill – guarantees proper texture and authentic taste
Handmade product with the utmost care.

Note: Product color may vary from photos – depends on annual harvests.

First flush vs. second flush – what's the difference in ceremonial matcha?

In winter, tea buds hibernate for several months, accumulating valuable nutrients. First flush leaves grow slowly in cold conditions, drawing the best from nature for a longer period. First flush matcha contains three times more L-theanine than second flush tea – it is L-theanine that is responsible for the characteristic umami flavor and the vegetal sweetness of ceremonial matcha.

Only first flush matcha can be considered true ceremonial matcha, consumed solely with water. If you've ever tried bitter matcha – it was likely not first flush tea.

How to recognize good ceremonial matcha?

Good ceremonial matcha has an intense green color – the more chlorophyll, the higher the quality. Leaves growing higher and harvested earlier have more chlorophyll and a more intense green hue. Yellowish matcha comes from the lower parts of the plant or later harvests and is of lower quality. Our ceremonial matcha is the highest grade in the Royal Brand offer.