Harney & Sons

Harney & Sons offers a carefully curated selection of matcha (powdered green tea) sourced primarily from Japan’s prestigious Uji region, renowned for producing the world’s finest matcha. The American tea company, established in 1983 and run by John Harney’s sons Michael and Paul, has cultivated relationships with Japanese tea growers for over three decades.

Premium Matcha Collection

Unjonotomo (Extra Thick Grade) represents Harney & Sons’ flagship matcha offering. This award-winning ceremonial-grade matcha is crafted from shade-grown tencha (pre-matcha tea leaves) and delivers pronounced sweetness with luxurious vegetal flavors. Sourced from a small garden along the Uji River, this matcha embodies the pinnacle of traditional Japanese tea ceremony quality.

Senjunomukashi (Thick Grade) offers rich umami (savory taste) complemented by subtle sulfurous notes that indicate high-quality processing. This thick-grade matcha has been used traditionally in ancient Japanese and modern day tea ceremonies, making it ideal for both ceremonial preparation and daily enjoyment.

Matcha Jobetsugi (Thin Grade) presents a more subdued flavor profile perfect for daily consumption. Sourced from the Wazuka Valley, this versatile matcha pairs exceptionally well with chocolate and works beautifully in smoothies, lattes, and various culinary applications.

Organic Matcha Options

Everyday Organic Matcha comes from Kyushu, Japan’s southernmost island, where it’s harvested later in spring to achieve a more accessible price point. This organic matcha features a lighter color and delicate flavor, making it suitable for both baking and beverage creation while maintaining quality above average culinary-grade matcha.

The company also produces a small tin Organic Matcha made in spring from the finest young tea leaves, offering higher quality than the everyday version while remaining organic-certified.

Innovative Matcha Blends

Harney & Sons expands the matcha experience with creative blends including Very Berry Matcha, White Peach Matcha, and Earl Grey Matcha. Unlike traditional powdered matcha, these blends are prepared by steeping like conventional teas, offering unique flavor combinations for those seeking non-traditional matcha experiences.

Traditional Stone Milling

The smaller tin offerings including Unjonotomo, Senjunomukashi, Jobetsugi, and Organic Matcha are all crafted using traditional stone mills that grind tencha into very fine and delicate powdered form. The Everyday Organic Matcha utilizes larger industrial milling equipment to maintain its economical positioning.

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