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FKRŌ Pinnacle Okumidori Ceremonial Matcha

FKRŌ Pinnacle Okumidori ceremonial matcha is first-harvest, USDA certified organic tea from Ujitawara with refined umami and nutty sweetness.
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Who is FKRŌ Matcha?

FKRO Matcha is a US retailer offering first-harvest Japanese matcha sourced from family farms in Shizuoka, Kagoshima, Kyoto, Shiga and Nagasaki.

Its ceremonial range spans single-cultivar Saemidori and Okumidori matchas, an Asanoka-Okumidori blend and limited regional reserves. The leaves are shaded before harvest, stone-ground slowly in Japan and air-freighted monthly to the United States.

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Single-cultivar Okumidori for usucha lattes and smoothies

FKRŌ Pinnacle Okumidori Ceremonial Matcha is a single-cultivar, first-harvest matcha from a family farm in Ujitawara, Kyoto, Japan. USDA certified organic and produced in small batches, it combines refined umami and gentle sweetness with an emerald color and a silky, buttery texture.

What does Pinnacle Okumidori matcha taste like?

The flavor centers on refined umami, gentle sweetness, and delicate nutty notes. Subtle chestnut and marshmallow nuances lead into a clean, lingering finish. Astringency is minimal, while the texture is creamy and finely ground. These qualities suit traditional usucha, where the matcha is whisked with water, but the flavor can also hold up in lattes and smoothies.

  • Cultivar: 100% Okumidori rather than a cultivar blend
  • Harvest: first-harvest leaves selected from the top third of the tea plant
  • Shading: shaded for a minimum of three weeks
  • Grinding: stone-ground to 10–15 microns at 30 g per hour
  • Format: 30 g of matcha powder

Where is this organic Okumidori matcha produced?

The tea comes from a family farm in Ujitawara, Kyoto, an established matcha-producing area in Japan. It is grown without pesticides and carries USDA organic certification. The first-harvest leaves are stone-ground into an ultra-fine powder and air-flown from Japan.

How should this ceremonial matcha be prepared?

For traditional usucha, sift the matcha into a warmed bowl, add water at 70–75°C (158–167°F), and whisk until frothy. Avoid boiling water, which can flatten the color and flavor. The matcha is also intended for milk-based lattes and smoothies, with deep umami and natural sweetness that remain noticeable alongside steamed milk.

How should Pinnacle Okumidori be stored?

Keep the package sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and heat. Reseal it tightly after each use to limit oxidation. This handling is especially relevant for preserving the qualities of finely stone-ground matcha after opening.

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Frequently asked questions

Single-cultivar Okumidori for usucha lattes and smoothies Here are some frequently asked questions and answers.

Where does FKRŌ Pinnacle Okumidori matcha come from?

It comes from a family farm in Ujitawara, Kyoto, Japan.

Is Pinnacle Okumidori matcha certified organic?

Yes. It is USDA certified organic and grown without pesticides.

What does Pinnacle Okumidori matcha taste like?

It has refined umami, gentle sweetness, delicate nutty notes, and subtle chestnut and marshmallow nuances. The finish is clean and lingering, with minimal astringency.

Is this a single-cultivar matcha?

Yes. It is made entirely from the Okumidori cultivar rather than a cultivar blend.

How do you prepare Pinnacle Okumidori as usucha?

For usucha, sift it into a warmed bowl, add water at 70–75°C (158–167°F), and whisk until frothy.

Can this Okumidori matcha be used for lattes?

Yes. Its deep umami and natural sweetness are intended to remain noticeable with steamed milk.

How should Pinnacle Okumidori matcha be stored?

Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and heat. Reseal the package tightly after each use to limit oxidation.

What size is FKRŌ Pinnacle Okumidori matcha?

The listed format contains 30 g of matcha powder.

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