Silver Matchæologist Matsu Ceremonial Matcha tin on a pale background
Silver Matchæologist Matsu Ceremonial Matcha tin on a pale background
Green Matsu Ceremonial Matcha powder arranged in two small mounds on a clear glass dish
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Ceremonial

Matsu Ceremonial Matcha

Matsu ceremonial matcha offers artisan-roasted intensity, a creamy full body, umami, savory-sweet undertones and a long smooth finish.

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Who is Matchaeologist?

Matchaeologist is a matcha brand sourcing exclusively from Uji, Kyoto, Japan, offering a curated range of ceremonial and culinary grades. Its matcha is grown using the traditional Honzu method, a 30-day shading process with rice-straw mats before harvest.

The collection includes cultivars Misaki, Matsu, and Meiko for drinking, and Midori and Mirai for culinary use, all processed from first-flush tencha ground slowly on granite stone mills.

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Artisan-roasted ceremonial matcha with umami and a creamy finish

Matsu Ceremonial Matcha is an artisan-roasted, ceremonial-grade matcha with an intense yet mellow roasted flavor. It combines a rich, creamy body and smooth mouthfeel with umami, savory-sweet undertones and a long, creamy finish. Its depth and texture are likened to a well-brewed espresso.

What does Matsu ceremonial matcha taste like?

Roasted aroma leads the flavor profile. Umami and savory-sweet notes round out the roast, creating a full-bodied cup with a complex finish rather than a light or delicate character. The matcha has a deep green color reminiscent of Japanese pine trees.

The roasting technique has been handed down through generations of matcha sommeliers. It brings the roasted aromas forward while retaining the smooth mouthfeel and creamy consistency described for this matcha.

  • Grade: Ceremonial grade
  • Processing: Artisan roasted
  • Flavor: Mellow roast with umami and savory-sweet undertones
  • Body: Rich, creamy and full
  • Finish: Long and creamy

How should Matsu matcha be prepared?

Place 1/2 teaspoon, approximately two bamboo scoops or 1 g, in a matcha bowl. Wet the matcha with 15 ml (0.5 fl oz) of water heated to 70°C (160°F). Knead the mixture thoroughly with a bamboo whisk until it forms a smooth paste.

Add another 70 ml (2.4 fl oz) of water and mix until the drink has an even consistency. When tasting, roll the liquid around the palate to experience the roasted, umami and savory-sweet elements across the full-bodied cup.

How should the opened matcha be stored?

Keep the container in a cool, dry place away from moisture, sunlight and odors. Refrigerate it after opening for maximum flavor and potency. The product is offered as a 20 g format.

Matsu Ceremonial Matcha is currently sold out. Its defining option is labeled “Intense with a mellow roasted flavor.”

Grade

Ceremonial

Matchaeologist offers you a Ceremonial matcha powder.

Ceremonial is a commercial matcha grade made from hand-picked young tea leaves, then stone-ground for its taste and vibrant color.

Frequently asked questions

Artisan-roasted ceremonial matcha with umami and a creamy finish Here are some frequently asked questions and answers.

Is Matsu a ceremonial-grade matcha?

Yes. Matsu is identified as a ceremonial-grade matcha and is prepared with a bamboo whisk in a matcha bowl.

What does Matsu Ceremonial Matcha taste like?

It has an intense yet mellow roasted flavor with umami and savory-sweet undertones. The body is rich, creamy and full, followed by a long, creamy finish.

How is Matsu matcha processed?

Matsu is artisan roasted using a technique handed down through generations of matcha sommeliers. The roasting brings its roasted aromas to the foreground.

How do you prepare Matsu Ceremonial Matcha?

Combine 1/2 teaspoon, approximately two bamboo scoops or 1 g, with 15 ml (0.5 fl oz) of 70°C (160°F) water. Knead with a bamboo whisk into a smooth paste, then add 70 ml (2.4 fl oz) more water and mix until consistent.

What water temperature should be used for Matsu matcha?

Use water heated to 70°C (160°F). Start with 15 ml (0.5 fl oz), then add another 70 ml (2.4 fl oz) after forming a smooth paste.

How should Matsu matcha be stored?

Store it in a cool, dry place away from moisture, sunlight and odors. Refrigerate the matcha after opening for maximum flavor and potency.

What size is Matsu Ceremonial Matcha?

Matsu Ceremonial Matcha is offered in a 20 g format.

Is Matsu Ceremonial Matcha currently available?

No. Matsu Ceremonial Matcha is currently sold out.