Pink Milia Matcha tin with a white lid and vanilla flavor label
Pink Milia Matcha tin with a white lid and vanilla flavor label
Close-up of bright green matcha swirling into a dark liquid
Milia Matcha
Japan Ceremonial Okumidori

Milia Matcha Vanilla Ceremonial Matcha

Milia Matcha Vanilla Ceremonial Matcha combines Mie-harvested Okumidori matcha with natural vanilla flavor made in Japan.

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Who is Milia Matcha?

Milia Matcha is a French matcha brand sourcing ceremonial-grade powder exclusively from Mie Prefecture, Japan. Its range uses Okumidori, cultivar valued for natural sweetness and low bitterness, in original and flavored ceremonial blends.

Local producer supplies leaves grown under kabuse shading, selected during ichibancha, then steamed, refined into tencha, and stone-ground under temperature-controlled conditions. Founder Andie Ella launched brand in November 2023, naming it for her grandmother Emilia.

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Vanilla Okumidori matcha for hot iced or milk-based drinks

Milia Matcha Vanilla Ceremonial Matcha combines a 100% Okumidori matcha base with natural vanilla flavor custom-made in Japan. The matcha is harvested in Mie, Japan, while the vanilla adds a naturally sweet, creamy character with warm notes. It can be prepared hot or iced, with or without milk.

How vanilla changes the Okumidori profile

This flavored ceremonial matcha pairs Okumidori tea with a touch of vanilla rather than covering the matcha with a separate sweetener. Its natural vanilla flavor has a sweet, creamy character and warm, comforting notes. Okumidori is appreciated in Japan for its sweetness and lack of bitterness, and it represents a small share of Japanese matcha production.

The recipe was developed so the added flavor would not change the matcha’s color or texture. The result retains the green color and powdered texture associated with the original Milia Matcha ceremonial matcha while adding a distinct vanilla profile.

From Mie harvest to Japanese packaging

The matcha is harvested in Mie, Japan. The vanilla flavor is also made in Japan, and the production and packaging stages take place there. Each production run is tested by the independent Eurofins laboratory, and the product is stated to be free from pesticides.

  • Matcha cultivar: 100% Okumidori matcha base
  • Ingredients: Okumidori matcha tea and natural vanilla flavor
  • Harvest location: Mie, Japan
  • Flavor production: Custom-made in Japan
  • Product type: Vanilla-flavored ceremonial matcha

The short ingredient list makes the product’s composition easy to understand: matcha supplies the tea base, while natural vanilla flavor provides the warm, creamy notes.

How to prepare it hot iced or with milk

Add one teaspoon of matcha to 70 ml of hot water that is not boiling. Mix with a bamboo whisk or electric whisk until a fine layer of foam forms on the surface. The prepared matcha can then be served hot or iced, either on its own or with milk.

This preparation range makes the same vanilla matcha suitable for a traditional water-based drink or a milk-based matcha latte. The vanilla character remains the product’s main distinction across each of the stated serving options.

Grade

Ceremonial

Milia Matcha 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.

Cultivar

Okumidori

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

Origin

Matcha from Japan

This matcha comes from Japan.

Japan is the birthplace of matcha, with shaded tencha cultivation centered in Kyoto, Kagoshima, Shizuoka, Aichi, Fukuoka, Mie, Nara, and Saitama.

Frequently asked questions

Vanilla Okumidori matcha for hot iced or milk-based drinks Here are some frequently asked questions and answers.

What does Milia Matcha Vanilla Ceremonial Matcha taste like?

It has naturally sweet, creamy vanilla notes with a warm character. The Okumidori matcha base is associated with natural sweetness and an absence of bitterness.

Where is this vanilla matcha harvested?

The matcha is harvested in Mie, Japan. Its natural vanilla flavor is custom-made in Japan, where production and packaging also take place.

Which matcha cultivar does this product use?

The matcha base is 100% Okumidori. This cultivar is appreciated in Japan for its sweetness and lack of bitterness.

What ingredients are in Milia Matcha Vanilla?

The ingredients are Okumidori matcha tea and natural vanilla flavor. The vanilla flavor is custom-made in Japan.

How do you prepare Milia Matcha Vanilla?

Add one teaspoon to 70 ml of hot but not boiling water. Whisk with a bamboo or electric whisk until a fine foam forms on the surface.

Can this vanilla matcha be served iced or with milk?

Yes, it can be served hot or iced, with or without milk. These serving options are included in the stated preparation directions.

Does the vanilla flavor change the matcha’s color or texture?

The recipe was developed so the vanilla flavor would not change the matcha’s color or texture. It retains the green color and powdered texture of the matcha base.

Is Milia Matcha Vanilla tested for pesticides?

Yes, each production run is tested by the independent Eurofins laboratory. The product is stated to be free from pesticides.