Yamada Chaya Premium Matcha – High Grade Blend – 40g Tin
Your new perfect everyday matcha.
Crafted from a premium blend of Yabukita and Okumidori cultivars- two of Japan’s most loved tea varieties- this matcha is a beautiful introduction to the world of high-quality Japanese matcha.
Sourced from primarily ichibancha (first flush) with some nibancha (second flush) harvest tea leaves in Uji, Japan, it delivers a smooth, balanced flavor with gentle umami and a subtle natural malty sweetness. Versatile and easy to love, it’s suitable for refreshing traditional usucha (thin tea), yet bold enough to shine in lattes.
Yabukita brings a clean, classic finish, while Okumidori adds a soft, creamy depth. Together creating a well-rounded, approachable profile that has a satisfying light astringency at the end, making it perfect for lattes. It’s your go-to matcha for everyday moments, done exceptionally well.
Origin: Uji, Japan
Cultivars: Yabukita + Okumidori
Harvest: Ichibancha + Nibancha (first and second flush)
Grade: High Grade Latte
Best for: Lattes, iced matcha drinks, or usucha
Ingredients: 100% Japanese green tea powder
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Our matcha and hojicha powders are freshly ground to order by our tea farm partners in Japan.
After grinding, our matcha is sealed in nitrogen-flushed bags to safeguard its aroma, color, and depth of flavor.
At Yamada Chaya it is maintained in cold storage and brought gradually to room temperature before dispatch so it reaches you in peak condition.
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For 薄茶 usucha (thin tea) sift 2g of matcha into a chawan (tea bowl.)
Add 60ml of water at around 80°C.
Whisk in a zigzag motion until fully combined and for the desired amount of foam.
For koicha (thick tea) sift 4g of koicha grade matcha into a chawan.
Add 30ml of water at around 80°C.
Use the chasen to gently knead the matcha into the water, forming a matcha tea paste.
For a latte sift 3 or 4g of matcha or hojicha into a tea bowl.
Add 60ml of water at around 80°C.
Whisk in a zigzag motion until fully combined and for the desired amount of foam
Pour the matcha over 80-120ml of hot or cold milk and add 10ml of sweetener if desired.
Store in a cool, dry, dark place, such as a refrigerator. Avoid exposure to moisture or sunlight.
For best quality, consume within 1 month of opening.
Use by date- see bottom of tin.
