MATCHA SAMURAI

PREMIUM QUALITY FROM ONE OF THE MOST RENOWNED AND MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING TEA PRODUCERS IN JAPAN:

APPLICATION: Pure enjoyment as Koicha (green mocha with approx. 50ml water), Usucha (milder version with approx. 200ml water) or as an ingredient for mixed drinks such as matcha latte

BLEND: Experienced tea masters blend the leaves from exclusive tea farms to obtain the desired taste, aroma and color profile. This process also guarantees a consistent taste from year to year

SHADING: Elaborately shaded in two stages (70% shading 25 days before harvest, 95% shading 15 days before harvest) for a high chlorophyll content and mild taste

PICKING: First picking (Ichibancha / First Flush). In spring, only the best and most nutrient-rich tea leaves are hand-picked (Tezumi / hand-picked)

MARRIAGE: Gently ground on granite stone mills to preserve all the valuable ingredients (duration: approx. 1 hour / 30g Matcha powder)

CERTIFICATION: 100% organic from controlled organic cultivation (EU organic certification by organic control body DE-ÖKO-022 and JAS certified (Organic Ordinance Japan))

PREMIUM QUALITY THROUGH LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIPS AND CONSTANT LABORATORY ANALYSIS

Since our founding in 2012, we have placed great emphasis on adhering to Japanese virtues such as respect, politeness, honesty and transparency.

Our high-quality organic green teas come exclusively from the world's best tea growing areas in Japan and are certified according to the EU organic regulation. Our long-standing partnerships in Japan all include renowned and award-winning matcha and tea producers, with whom we maintain intensive personal contact.

Sustainability and the greatest possible transparency about ingredients are important to us. The completely comprehensible development path from the tea plant to the end consumer underlines the high standards of our company philosophy. Seven-stage quality control and constant laboratory controls guarantee absolute food safety and outstanding quality.

Matcha for pure enjoyment in 4 quality and taste variations:

Matcha Gourmet: Traditional quality - Intense taste with aromatic, slightly bitter flavor nuances (perfect for mixed drinks such as matcha latte)

Matcha Samurai: Premium quality - slightly bitter flavor nuances with fine bitterness and good umami

Matcha Tenno: Ceremonial Quality - Full-bodied umami with soft and slightly sweet flavor nuances

Matcha Horizon: Ceremonial premium quality - fullest umami without bitterness with lovely flavor nuances

Matcha for baking:

Matcha X: Inexpensive entry-level quality for cooking and baking with an intense green tea aroma

Matcha Zen: High-quality matcha for cooking and baking with an aromatic, slightly bitter green tea taste