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MatchaBotanicals Early Harvest Ceremonial Matcha

Early Harvest Ceremonial Matcha is a sweet, smooth Uji blend of Okumidori, Yabukita, and Saemidori for water, lattes, or pastry.
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Who is Matcha Botanicals?

Matcha Botanicals supplies ceremonial-grade matcha from plantations it describes as its own in Japan, dispatching from Uji every two weeks to keep stock fresh.

Its catalogue is tiered from vintage imperial lots and a single-cultivar Okumidori down through mid-range ceremonial matcha to a bulk culinary grade, with a full set of preparation tools alongside. The company is registered in Switzerland.

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Sweet early-harvest Uji matcha for water, lattes, and pastry

MatchaBotanicals Early Harvest Ceremonial Matcha is a 100% green tea powder made from extra-young shoots picked during the first harvest in May. Hand-picked in Uji and made in a Kyoto workshop, it combines Okumidori, Yabukita, and Saemidori cultivars for a smooth, sweet profile without bitterness. It can be prepared with water, mixed with milk, or used in pastry.

What does Early Harvest Ceremonial Matcha taste like?

This matcha centers on sweetness and a smooth finish. Its three-cultivar blend is used to keep the flavor, color, and texture consistent from year to year. The product is positioned for everyday drinking as well as recipes that call for matcha powder.

  • Ingredients: 100% green tea powder
  • Cultivars: Okumidori, Yabukita, and Saemidori
  • Harvest: First harvest in May, using extra-young shoots
  • Production: Hand-picked in Uji and made in Kyoto
  • Grinding schedule: Freshly ground every two weeks

Can this ceremonial matcha be used for lattes and pastry?

Early Harvest Ceremonial Matcha has three stated uses: traditional matcha prepared with water, matcha lattes, and pastry. Its smooth, sweet character and lack of bitterness make it suitable for drinking without milk, while its powdered format also works in milk-based drinks and baking.

How should it be prepared with water?

Place 2 to 5 g of matcha, up to 2 teaspoons, in a bowl. Add about 2 fl oz of hot water at 175°F (80°C), then whisk vigorously in a zigzag motion with a bamboo whisk until frothy and free of lumps. Drink it as prepared, or add more water or milk for a lighter or creamier drink.

How should Early Harvest Matcha be stored?

The matcha comes in an airtight black glass container that protects the powder from light. For the stated quality and freshness, keep it in its original packaging at about 41°F (5°C) and use it within three months. It can remain outside the refrigerator and still be consumed, although its color, aroma, and taste may decline over time. The 5 g, 40 g, 100 g, and 200 g formats are currently available.

Cultivar

Okumidori

Okumidori is a named tea cultivar within the Shizuoka grouping, included here to organize matcha products according to cultivar.

Season

Harvested during Ichibancha

Ichibancha is the late-April-to-May first harvest, producing vibrant green matcha with sweet, delicate flavor and characteristic umami.

Origin

Matcha from Uji

This matcha comes from Uji.

Uji is a historic city in Kyoto where matcha cultivation began over 800 years ago, and its climate and soil shape distinct flavors across varieties.

Reviews

Reviews of the product MatchaBotanicals Early Harvest Ceremonial Matcha

Color Vibrancy
7 review details
  1. The color is the brightest and the most vibrant matcha green i have ever boughtEzgi I.
  2. a beautiful green colorPatricia T.
  3. a vibrant colorZara H.
  4. a bright, vibrant green colorOlga L.
  5. Bright greenKerstin K.
  6. colour is very vibrantMario M.
  7. beautiful green colorFanny C.
3.9(7 reviews)
Bitterness
15 review details
  1. This powder is less bitterMathilde C.
  2. no bitternessChristel D.
  3. No bitternessRoland B.
  4. the matcha is not bitterJeanrenaud F.
  5. no trace of excessive bitternessOlga L.
  6. without bitternessNadine L.
  7. isn't at all bitterKerstin K.
  8. little bitternessMario M.
  9. without bitternessMireille M.
  10. without any bitternessPascal M.
  11. Not very bitterNolwenn R.
  12. without bitternessMarie Pierre C.
  13. Very slight bitternessFanny C.
  14. no bitternessFrederic C.
  15. bitter-free matchaCandice B.
1.3(15 reviews)
Natural Sweetness
6 review details
  1. sweet but not blandRoland B.
  2. The true sweetness of the plantLeila C.
  3. sweet without any bitternessPascal M.
  4. it's sweetNicole D.
  5. the sweetness of itMichela B.
  6. Sweet and delicious noteAgnes K.
3.0(6 reviews)
Smoothness
6 review details
  1. a taste that is both smooth and authenticPatricia T.
  2. Silky smoothKarim K.
  3. Smooth yet with a pronounced flavorLaure S.
  4. It is smooth and balancedOlga L.
  5. ultra delicious and smoothKerstin K.
  6. Exceptional velvety textureReynald F.
4.3(6 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Sweet early-harvest Uji matcha for water, lattes, and pastry Here are some frequently asked questions and answers.

Where is Early Harvest Ceremonial Matcha produced?

The tea leaves are hand-picked in Uji, Japan, and the matcha is made in a workshop in Kyoto.

Which cultivars are used in this matcha?

Early Harvest Ceremonial Matcha blends Okumidori, Yabukita, and Saemidori cultivars. The blend is used to maintain consistent smoothness, color, and flavor.

What does Early Harvest Ceremonial Matcha taste like?

It has a smooth, sweet profile without bitterness. The powder is made from extra-young shoots gathered during the first harvest in May.

How do I prepare this matcha with water?

Add 2 to 5 g, up to 2 teaspoons, to a bowl with about 2 fl oz of water at 175°F (80°C). Whisk vigorously in a zigzag motion with a bamboo whisk until frothy and free of lumps.

Can this matcha be used for lattes or pastry?

Yes. It is intended for traditional matcha with water, matcha lattes, and pastry.

How often is the matcha ground?

Early Harvest Ceremonial Matcha is freshly ground every two weeks.

How should I store the matcha after opening?

Keep it in its original airtight black glass container at about 41°F (5°C) and use it within three months for the stated quality. It can remain outside the refrigerator, but its color, aroma, and taste may decline.

Which sizes are currently available?

The listed 5 g, 40 g, 100 g, and 200 g formats are currently available.

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