Matcha Union Ceremonial Grade Matcha
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Who is Matcha Union?
Matcha Union is a London brand founded in 2020 by Louisa Birkhahn, working directly with growers in Uji, Shizuoka and Yame. The name refers to the union of tradition and modern ritual.
Its range pairs cultivar-named matcha with flavoured versions and matcha chocolate, shipped worldwide from warehouses in the UK, Germany and the UAE.
First-harvest Okumidori for traditional tea and matcha lattes
Matcha Union Ceremonial Grade Matcha is an organic, first-harvest Okumidori matcha from Uji, Kyoto. Smooth and mellow, it combines delicate, rounded sweetness with rich umami and zero bitterness. It can be whisked with water for traditional tea or used as the base of a matcha latte.
How does first-harvest Okumidori matcha taste?
This matcha has a naturally sweet profile with a smooth, mellow character. The sweetness is delicate and rounded rather than sharp, supported by rich umami without bitterness. These qualities suit both water-based preparation and milk-based drinks.
The powder contains one ingredient: 100% organic ceremonial grade Japanese green tea powder. It is imported from Japan and supplied in a 30g format.
What distinguishes this Uji ceremonial matcha?
The Okumidori leaves come from Uji in Kyoto, Japan, and are gathered during the first harvest, also identified as the first flush. The tea is shade-grown, then stone-ground within weeks of harvest.
- Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
- Cultivar: Okumidori
- Harvest: First flush
- Grade: Ceremonial grade
- Net weight: 30g
Its combination of Uji provenance, a named cultivar, first-harvest leaves, and prompt stone grinding gives buyers specific information about how the matcha was grown and processed.
How should this matcha be whisked?
Sift 1 teaspoon, or 2g, of matcha into a bowl. Add 60–70ml of hot water at 80°C (176°F), taking care not to use boiling water. Whisk briskly in a W or M motion for 15–20 seconds, until a fine foam forms. Drink immediately, add more warm water, or add milk to taste.
This preparation method supports its two stated uses: traditional matcha and matcha lattes. The naturally sweet, umami-rich profile can be served directly with water, while the same powder can form the base of a milk-based drink.
How should an opened package be stored?
Keep the matcha in a cool, dark place before opening. After opening, refrigerate it and use it within one month for the best flavor and color. Worldwide delivery is offered for this product.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
It comes from Uji in Kyoto, Japan. The matcha is made with Okumidori leaves and imported from Japan.
Yes. It is organic ceremonial grade Japanese green tea powder.
It is made from first-harvest Okumidori leaves. The harvest is also identified as the first flush.
It tastes smooth, mellow, and naturally sweet, with delicate rounded sweetness, rich umami, and zero bitterness.
Sift 2g into a bowl, add 60–70ml of water at 80°C (176°F), and whisk in a W or M motion for 15–20 seconds until a fine foam forms.
It is intended for traditional tea and matcha lattes. Drink it after whisking with water, add more warm water, or add milk to taste.
It contains 100% organic ceremonial grade Japanese green tea powder.
Store it in a cool, dark place. Once opened, keep it in the refrigerator and use it within one month for the best flavor and color.