--- title: "TSUKI Original Ceremonial Grade Matcha" description: "TSUKI L'Original ceremonial matcha from Shizuoka uses first-harvest Yabukita leaves for balanced umami and light bitterness, served with water or in lattes." image: "https://best-matcha.com/wp-content/uploads/loriginal-grade-ceremonial-tsuki-matcha-tin-with-powder-1.webp" --- # TSUKI Original Ceremonial Grade Matcha > TSUKI L'Original ceremonial matcha from Shizuoka uses first-harvest Yabukita leaves for balanced umami and light bitterness, served with water or in lattes. Source: https://best-matcha.com/shop/tsuki/original-ceremonial-matcha Created: 2026-08-10T17:23:04+00:00 Modified: 2026-08-10T17:24:55+00:00 Author: Emilie Schol - TSUKI Original Ceremonial Grade Matcha | Best Matcha NEW – The Best Matcha Discovery Box. 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Its range uses shade-grown *Yabukita*, from sweet ceremonial grades to more vegetal culinary matcha. The Original uses leaves shaded for three weeks before **first spring harvest**, then hand-picked and stone-ground. Vanilla Matcha comes from Kagoshima volcanic soils, while all products use *traditional Japanese stone-grinding*. ## Shizuoka Yabukita matcha for water, iced drinks, or lattes **L’Original [Ceremonial Grade Matcha](https://best-matcha.com/glossary/ceremonial-grade-matcha)** is a 30 g matcha from Shizuoka, [Japan](https://best-matcha.com/glossary/japan), made from the Yabukita cultivar. Its balance of umami and light bitterness creates a subtle, accessible profile for people discovering matcha, while its traditional preparation and refined taste also suit established matcha drinkers. It can be served hot or cold with water, or prepared as a latte. ### What does this Shizuoka Yabukita matcha taste like? Yabukita is widely grown in Japan and is also popular internationally. In L’Original, the cultivar provides a measured balance between umami and mild bitterness. The taste remains subtle and refined rather than forceful, with a delicate texture that works across several serving styles. This combination makes the matcha an approachable starting point for buyers who want to experience ceremonial grade matcha without an intensely bitter profile. It is also suitable for purists seeking matcha prepared simply with water. ### How is L’Original Ceremonial Grade Matcha produced? The tea plants are shaded for three weeks before harvest. This step enriches the leaves’ L-theanine content, reduces bitterness, and intensifies their green color. As a ceremonial grade matcha, L’Original comes from the first spring harvest, when the youngest and most tender leaves are carefully picked by hand. After harvesting, the leaves are processed into tencha, the leaf material used to make matcha. Stems and veins are removed before the tencha is slowly ground between two stone mills. This traditional process produces a fine, silky powder with concentrated aroma and nutrients. The production reflects 750 years of tea tradition associated with the region. - **Region:** Shizuoka, Japan - **Cultivar:** Yabukita - **Harvest:** first spring harvest using young, tender leaves - **Pre-harvest [shading](https://best-matcha.com/glossary/shading):** three weeks - **Processing:** tencha with stems and veins removed, then slowly stone-ground - **Pack size:** 30 g ### Which drinks suit this ceremonial matcha? For a straightforward preparation, mix L’Original with water and serve it hot or cold. Its mild bitterness and subtle character also make it suitable for lattes. Soft-tasting plant-based milks such as oat, almond, or rice milk can complement its delicate profile. Choose this matcha if the priority is a Shizuoka-grown, Yabukita ceremonial matcha with a fine texture, an umami-led taste, and restrained bitterness. The 30 g format supports both water-based servings and milk-based drinks without limiting the matcha to one preparation style. Grade ### [Culinary](https://best-matcha.com/glossary/culinary-grade-matcha) Tsuki Matcha offers you a **Culinary matcha powder**.Culinary is a commercial matcha grade used for cooking and baking, with a stronger, more bitter flavor that suits recipes and lattes. Cultivar ### Yabukita Yabukita is Japan's dominant tea cultivar, selected in Shizuoka in the early 1900s and prized for its balanced sweetness and umami. Origin ### [Matcha from Japan](https://best-matcha.com/glossary/japan) This matcha comes from Japan.Japan is the birthplace of matcha, with shaded tencha cultivation centered in [Kyoto](https://best-matcha.com/glossary/kyoto), Kagoshima, Shizuoka, Aichi, Fukuoka, Mie, Nara, and Saitama. ## Frequently asked questions Shizuoka Yabukita matcha for water, iced drinks, or lattes Here are some frequently asked questions and answers. ### Where is L'Original Ceremonial Grade matcha grown? It is grown in Shizuoka, Japan. The matcha is made from the Yabukita cultivar and is presented as part of a 750-year tea tradition. ### What does ceremonial grade mean for this matcha? For this matcha, ceremonial grade refers to young, tender leaves from the first spring harvests. The leaves are carefully picked by hand. ### What does L'Original Ceremonial Grade matcha taste like? It balances umami with slight bitterness while remaining subtle and accessible. It also has a delicate texture and refined taste. ### Is this matcha shaded before harvest? Yes, the tea plants are shaded for three weeks before harvest. This process is used to increase L-theanine, reduce bitterness, and deepen the green color. ### How is this matcha processed? After harvest, the leaves are processed into tencha, with stems and veins removed. The tencha is then slowly ground between stone mills to produce a fine, silky powder. ### Can this matcha be prepared with water or as a latte? Yes, it can be served hot or cold with water or prepared as a latte. Mild oat, almond, or rice milk can also be paired with it. ### What package size is available? L'Original Ceremonial Grade matcha comes in a 30 g package. ## Tsuki Matcha: French Brand, Shizuoka and Kagoshima Tsuki Matcha offers shade-grown Yabukita from Shizuoka and Kagoshima, spanning sweet ceremonial powders, vanilla matcha, and vegetal culinary matcha. ### [Ceremonial Grade Vanilla Matcha from Kagoshima](https://best-matcha.com/shop/tsuki/matcha-vanille) Ceremonial grade Yabukita matcha from Kagoshima, hand-picked and stone-ground, with natural vanilla extracts adding soft biscuity notes to lattes or bowls. ### [INSTINCT White Chocolate Bar with TSUKI Culinary Matcha](https://best-matcha.com/shop/tsuki/tablette-chocolat-blanc-au-matcha) White chocolate matcha bar, 70g, from INSTINCT with TSUKI culinary matcha from Japan: rich white chocolate with vegetal matcha notes. 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