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 Matcha Genmai combines organic Japanese matcha powder with organic roasted rice powder. Made with tea from Kagoshima, Japan, it has a smooth, toasted character with gentle roasted aromas and no bitterness. It suits buyers seeking a more comforting alternative to plain matcha for water-based drinks, lattes, desserts, and no-bake pastries.
Roasted rice gives this blend its toasted, delicate aroma, while matcha contributes a vegetal character. The result is soft, balanced, and comforting rather than bitter. It can be served hot or cold and works particularly well as a drink. Because roasted rice powder forms part of the blend, it produces less foam than matcha made entirely from green tea.
Young tea shoots are hand-picked at the beginning of spring during the first harvest, known as ichibancha. The leaves are steamed briefly, then the veins that can contribute bitterness are removed. After drying, the leaves are ground between millstones to make matcha powder. Organic roasted rice is also milled into powder before being combined with the tea.
This powdered format differs from infused genmaicha because both tea and rice remain in the prepared drink. Buyers who already enjoy ceremonial matcha or genmaicha may find the combination familiar, while the roasted profile provides a distinct option for anyone seeking an original Japanese green tea drink.
Use 1 g, approximately one level teaspoon, per cup. Place the powder in a bowl, add a small amount of water heated to no more than 70–75 °C (158–167 °F), then mix with a bamboo chasen whisk or an electric frother. For a latte, add milk after mixing; oat milk is recommended for preserving the blend’s vegetal and toasted character.
The powder can also be added to smoothies, ice cream, desserts, and pastries. A 30 g tin makes about 30 cups at the stated dose, while an 80 g tin makes about 80 cups.
Keep the tin tightly closed and protected from light, moisture, and strong odors. If room temperature exceeds 24 °C (75 °F), refrigeration is an option. For the stated flavor and product qualities, use within three to four months after opening. Choose 30 g for the smaller format or 80 g for more servings; both sizes are currently available for one-time purchase and subscription.
Ceremonial is a commercial matcha grade made from hand-picked young tea leaves, then stone-ground for its taste and vibrant color.
Ichibancha is the late-April-to-May first harvest, producing vibrant green matcha with sweet, delicate flavor and characteristic umami.
Japan is the birthplace of matcha, with shaded tencha cultivation centered in Kyoto, Kagoshima, Shizuoka, Aichi, Fukuoka, Mie, Nara, and Saitama.
It combines organic matcha green tea powder with organic roasted rice powder. The powdered rice adds delicate roasted notes to the matcha.
The matcha comes from Kagoshima, Japan. Young tea shoots are hand-picked in early spring, briefly steamed, deveined, dried, and stone-ground before organic roasted rice powder is added.
Yes. Both the matcha and roasted rice powders are organic, and the finished product is certified organic by Certipaq Bio France.
It has a mild, comforting profile with toasted, vegetal notes and no bitterness. Its balance of matcha and roasted rice suits buyers seeking an alternative to plain matcha or infused genmaicha.
Add 1 g, about one level teaspoon, to a bowl. Pour in a small amount of water no hotter than 70–75°C (158–167°F), then mix with a chasen bamboo whisk or electric frother. Because roasted rice powder forms part of the blend, it produces less foam than pure matcha.
Yes. It can be served hot or cold with water, made into a hot or iced latte, or added to smoothies, ice cream, pastries, and desserts. Oat milk is one suggested option for lattes.
Available formats are 30 g and 80 g, each offered as a one-time purchase or subscription. At 1 g per serving, the 30 g format makes about 30 cups and the 80 g format makes about 80 cups.
Keep the container tightly closed and protected from light, moisture, and strong odors. Refrigeration is an option when room temperature exceeds 24°C (75°F). For best flavor, use it within three to four months after opening.