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title: "First Harvest Matcha"
description: "Shinzo First Harvest Matcha is ceremonial-grade Kagoshima matcha in sealed 3 g pouches, with smooth, naturally sweet flavor and quick preparation."
image: "https://best-matcha.com/wp-content/uploads/product-7708554493975-products.webp"
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# First Harvest Matcha

> Shinzo First Harvest Matcha is ceremonial-grade Kagoshima matcha in sealed 3 g pouches, with smooth, naturally sweet flavor and quick preparation.

Source: https://best-matcha.com/shop/shinzo-matcha/product-7708554493975
Created: 2026-09-29T07:33:00+00:00
Modified: 2026-09-29T07:33:00+00:00
Author: Emilie Schol

**Shinzo First Harvest Ceremonial Grade Matcha** is described by Shinzo as first-picking matcha from Kagoshima, Japan (according to Shinzo), divided into sealed 3 g pouches. It is unsweetened and has a smooth, naturally sweet, umami-rich profile with a deep green color. Each pouch contains about 65 mg of caffeine.

### How does this first harvest matcha taste?

Shinzo describes the matcha as using leaves gathered during the first picking in Japan. Its flavor combines umami and natural sweetness with a smooth finish. Shinzo describes the cup as smooth, naturally sweet and umami-rich.

The individual packaging keeps each serving sealed until preparation. This format also provides a measured 3 g portion without scooping from a larger container.

- **Origin:** Kagoshima, Japan (according to Shinzo)

- **Grade:** Ceremonial grade

- **Harvest:** First picking

- **Sweetening:** No sugar, stevia, or monk fruit

- **Testing:** Shinzo reports third-party testing for purity and heavy metals

- **Dietary details:** Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and free from major allergens

### How do you prepare a pouch?

For a whisked drink, pour roughly 30 ml of water into a cup, add one pouch, and froth with an electric whisk for 10 to 20 seconds. Once fully mixed, add 6 to 8 oz of milk and stir.

A shaker bottle offers another preparation method. Add 6 to 8 oz of milk to the bottle, empty in one pouch, and shake vigorously for 10 to 20 seconds. Both methods use the full pre-portioned pouch and take about one minute.

### What is inside each single-serve pouch?

Each pouch contains 3 g of pure matcha with L-theanine and antioxidants. The First Harvest recipe is unsweetened, with no sugar, stevia, or monk fruit. Shinzo lists it as gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and free from major allergens.

The caffeine content is about 65 mg per pouch. Each serving is sealed separately, rather than stored together in a bulk tin.

### Which pouch counts can buyers choose?

Shinzo First Harvest Matcha comes in 10-pouch and 25-pouch formats. Both contain the same individually sealed 3 g servings of ceremonial-grade matcha from Kagoshima.

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## Site identity

- Organization: Best Matcha (Emilie Schol)
- Description: Best Matcha is a specialized marketplace and educational platform for comparing Japanese matcha brands, products, grades, prices, and preparation guidance. It connects tea enthusiasts with producers and provides source-conscious guides for making informed choices.
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