Anatae is a French matcha brand founded in 2019 that sources organic tea directly from three Japanese prefectures: Nishio, Kagoshima, Shizuoka. Its matcha range is purpose-built—from ceremonial to culinary—with blends tailored to each use.
The ceremonial grade relies on ichibancha leaves shaded for three weeks with black sheets—tana shading—and stone-ground to a fine 10‑micron powder after steaming and drying. Anatae works with multi‑generational farmers like Kana’s family in Nishio; their pesticide‑free tencha helped the brand earn the Meilleur Produit BIO award.
Anatae Organic Ceremonial Matcha and Bamboo Chasen Gift Set pairs 30 g of Japanese matcha with a short traditional bamboo whisk. Designed for preparing matcha with water or milk at home, it suits beginners, tea enthusiasts, and gift buyers. The matcha has a mild, fresh, vegetal taste with no bitterness and yields about 30 bowls at the suggested 1 g serving.
The presentation box contains Anatae Organic Ceremonial Matcha and a short chasen, the bamboo whisk used to mix matcha. The whisk measures 11 cm long and 5.5 cm across the tine end. It arrives in recycled, recyclable cardboard packaging for protection during transport. QR codes inside the box provide instructions for preparing matcha, caring for the whisk, and learning about Anatae.
The tea is harvested and produced by hand. It contains no gluten or allergens and received the Meilleur Produit BIO 2022 award. The set is also offered without the presentation box, paired with either a short or long chasen.
This ceremonial matcha is described as mild, vegetal, and fresh, without bitterness. It can be prepared as concentrated matcha with water, diluted with additional water for a less full-bodied cup, or finished with hot or cold milk as a matcha latte. The matcha is also suitable for no-bake pastry recipes.
Place one level teaspoon of matcha in a bowl, then add a small amount of room-temperature or hot water at 60–75°C (140–167°F). Whisk energetically in an M-shaped motion until the mixture is even and foamy, allowing the chasen to brush the bowl lightly without crushing its tines against the base or sides. Whisking takes about 20 seconds. Add more water for a lighter drink or milk for a latte.
Keep the matcha in its opaque, airtight tin, close it after each use, and store it away from light, moisture, ovens, heaters, and other heat sources. Refrigeration is an option in hot conditions. Rinse the chasen with plain water after use, without detergent, then leave it to dry with the tines facing upward on a dry surface. Hand-wash only; the bamboo whisk is not dishwasher-safe.
The gift box contains 30 g of organic ceremonial matcha and a short bamboo chasen whisk. The Yabukita matcha comes in an opaque, airtight tin, while the whisk measures 11 cm long and 5.5 cm across the prongs. QR codes provide instructions for matcha preparation, whisk care, and Anatae’s history.
The matcha comes from Nishio in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It is made from the Yabukita cultivar, picked during the spring ichibancha first harvest, and harvested and produced by hand.
Yes, this is organic matcha made from 100% powdered green tea. It is listed as free from gluten and allergens.
The matcha has sweet, vegetal, and fresh notes without bitterness. Its uses include traditional matcha with water, matcha lattes, and no-bake pastries.
Add one level teaspoon, about 1 g, of matcha to a bowl, then add a small amount of room-temperature or 60–75°C (140–167°F) water. Whisk briskly in an M-shaped motion for about 20 seconds until smooth and foamy, keeping the prongs from pressing against the bowl. Add more water for a lighter drink or hot or cold milk for a latte.
The 30 g tin makes approximately 30 bowls when using about 1 g per serving. The set is intended for beginners, established tea drinkers, personal use, or gifting.
Close the airtight tin after each use and keep it away from light, moisture, and heat. Refrigeration is an option in hot conditions. Rinse the chasen with plain water, let it dry with the prongs facing upward on a dry surface, and wash it by hand rather than in a dishwasher. Its protective cardboard packaging is recycled and recyclable.