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Matcha Moon Pure Zen Organic Ceremonial Matcha

Matcha Moon Pure Zen matcha is first-harvest organic ceremonial-grade powder from Uji, with a smooth, mild, sweet umami taste for straight tea.
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Who is Matcha Moon?

Matcha Moon is a direct-sourcing matcha brand offering organic teas from Uji, Kyoto and Kagoshima for daily drinks, traditional usucha, and Gyokuro blends.

Its range includes Pure Zen, Spring Zen ceremonial grade, and Ceremonial Gyokuro Matcha. Growers shade plants for weeks using kabuse, hand-pick young leaves, steam them after harvest, then de-vein and de-stem tencha before granite stone grinding.

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First-harvest organic Uji matcha for unsweetened straight tea

Matcha Moon Pure Zen Organic Ceremonial Matcha is a first-harvest, first-flush matcha from the Uji region of Kyoto, Japan. Made from stone-ground tencha green tea leaves, this organic matcha has a smooth, mild and sweet profile with pleasant umami and no bitterness. It is intended for unsweetened traditional straight matcha.

What does Pure Zen matcha taste like?

Pure Zen is defined by a mild and smooth flavor rather than bitterness. Its sweetness is paired with pleasant umami, giving buyers a clear indication of how it is intended to taste when prepared without milk or sweetener. The product is positioned as premium ceremonial-grade matcha for sipping straight.

  • Flavor: Smooth, mild and sweet with pleasant umami
  • Bitterness: Described as having no bitterness
  • Intended use: Unsweetened traditional straight matcha tea
  • Grade: Premium ceremonial grade

Where does Matcha Moon Pure Zen come from?

The matcha comes from Uji in Kyoto, Japan, a region closely associated with the Japanese tea tradition and Uji matcha. Its only listed ingredient is organic stone-ground green tea powder made from tencha leaves. The product carries USDA Organic and JONA Organic certifications.

The harvest information is specific: Pure Zen is identified as both first-harvest and first-flush matcha. These terms indicate that the tencha leaves used for the powder come from the first harvest period.

How is this ceremonial matcha best enjoyed?

Pure Zen is best prepared as traditional straight matcha and served unsweetened. This intended use aligns with its smooth, mild, sweet and umami flavor profile. No other preparation method is specified for this product.

Which Pure Zen sizes are currently available?

Matcha Moon Pure Zen is offered as matcha green tea powder in 30g and 100g variants. Both formats are currently available, allowing buyers to select the amount that suits their intended purchase while receiving the same Pure Zen product.

Grade

Ceremonial

Matcha Moon 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.

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 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

First-harvest organic Uji matcha for unsweetened straight tea Here are some frequently asked questions and answers.

Where does Matcha Moon Pure Zen matcha come from?

Matcha Moon Pure Zen comes from the Uji region of Kyoto, Japan. Uji is closely associated with Japanese tea tradition and Uji matcha.

Is Pure Zen matcha organic?

Yes. Pure Zen is organic and carries USDA Organic and JONA Organic certifications.

What does Pure Zen matcha taste like?

Pure Zen has a smooth, mild and sweet flavor with pleasant umami and no bitterness. It is intended to be enjoyed without sweetener.

Is Matcha Moon Pure Zen ceremonial grade?

Yes. Pure Zen is identified as premium ceremonial-grade matcha made from first-harvest, first-flush tencha leaves.

What ingredients are in Pure Zen matcha?

The listed ingredient is organic stone-ground green tea powder made from tencha leaves.

How should Pure Zen matcha be enjoyed?

Pure Zen is best enjoyed unsweetened as traditional straight matcha tea. No other preparation method is specified.

What Pure Zen matcha sizes are available?

Pure Zen is offered in 30g and 100g variants. Both variants are currently available.

Is Pure Zen matcha bitter?

No bitterness is part of the stated flavor profile. The matcha is characterized as smooth, mild, sweet and pleasantly umami.