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What First-Harvest Matcha Means

Learn why first-harvest matcha, or ichibancha, offers sweeter, smoother flavor, less bitterness, and a higher price than later harvests.

Emilie Schol
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Speaker: Emilie Schol

Emilie Schol founded Best Matcha after a biotechnology career, bringing a methodical, transparent and enthusiast-led approach to matcha discovery.

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Learn why first-harvest matcha, or ichibancha, offers sweeter, smoother flavor, less bitterness, and a higher price than later harvests.
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Duration 1 minute, 24 seconds
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Published March 24, 2026
Updated July 30, 2026