Midoricha 30g ceremonial matcha pouch, single-origin Uji, Japan

Midoricha ceremonial matcha pouch with a bowl of whisked matcha

Terraced green tea fields of Uji, Kyoto, under morning mist

Midoricha matcha pouch next to a freshly whisked bowl of matcha

Vivid jade single-origin Uji ceremonial matcha powder

Ceremonial Grade Matcha from Uji

Name: Ceremonial Grade Matcha from Uji
Brand: Midoricha
SKU: MDR-MATCHA-30G
Price: 29.9 EUR
Availability: InStock

€29,90

Single-origin ceremonial matcha from Uji, grown in the shade and ground slowly on stone. One 30g pouch holds about fifteen bowls. One valley, one harvest, one grade.

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What's Inside

Origin. Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. This valley is where the Japanese tea ceremony was born, and farmers here have grown shade-covered tencha on the same terraced fields since the 13th century. Single-origin means you know exactly which valley your matcha comes from, not just the country.

Grade. Ceremonial, first harvest. These are the youngest and most shaded leaves of the year, picked before the summer heat arrives.

Flavour. Deep umami with a natural sweetness from the long shade period, and no bitterness. The colour is a vivid jade rather than olive, and you can see the difference at a glance.

Format. A 30g resealable pouch in matte cream, good for about 15 bowls at 2g each. It tastes best within eight weeks of opening.

Details

Net weight: 30g
Origin: Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Grade: Ceremonial (first harvest, tencha base)
Processing: Stone-ground, low-temperature mill
Servings: About 15 (at 2g per bowl)
Storage: Sealed, cool, away from sunlight
Best before: See pouch. Consume within 8 weeks of opening.
Packaged: Netherlands, imported from Japan

Nutritional values per 100 g

Energy: 1356 kJ / 324 kcal
Fat: 5 g (of which saturates 0.7 g)
Carbohydrates: 21 g (of which sugars 1 g)
Fibre: 30 g
Protein: 24 g
Salt: 0 g

Preparation

You need matcha, a wide bowl (a chawan if you have one), a chasen and 75ml of water at 80 degrees.

Sift 2g (one level bamboo scoop) into your bowl so the powder mixes evenly.
Add 75ml of water at 80 degrees, not boiling, because boiling water scorches the leaf.
Whisk briskly in a W-motion for 20 to 30 seconds until a fine jade foam forms.
Drink it right away, while the foam is still fresh.

For a latte. Whisk 2g with a splash of hot water into a smooth paste first, and then add about 150ml of warm milk. Making the paste first is what keeps the matcha from clumping, so you will not need a blender.

What makes it premium

The shade period. The plants spend more than 30 days under cover before harvest. That long stretch of shade is what builds the deep umami and natural sweetness, and it keeps the bitterness low. Most supermarket matcha comes from unshaded or lightly shaded later harvests, and you taste the difference straight away.

The stone mill. Industrial blade mills run hot, and heat turns vivid jade into a flat green and dulls the aroma. Our matcha is ground slowly on granite, which keeps it cool and preserves both the colour and the fresh, grassy-sweet smell.

One valley. This is not a blend of regions or harvests. Everything comes from a single estate in the Uji river basin, from one harvest window, ground at one mill. That is the full meaning of single-origin.

FAQ

Is this ceremonial grade matcha?

Yes. It is first harvest, shade-grown for 30 or more days, and stone-milled at low temperature, the three things that define ceremonial grade. It is made to be whisked with water and drunk on its own, not mixed into recipes.

Where does this matcha come from?

It comes from a single estate in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, the valley where Japanese tea cultivation began. One harvest window, one mill, no blending with tea from other regions.

How many servings are in 30g?

About 15 servings, based on 2g per bowl. One pouch covers roughly two weeks of daily matcha.

How do I prepare it?

Sift 2g into a bowl, add 75ml of water at 80C (not boiling), and whisk briskly in a W-motion for 20 to 30 seconds until a fine foam forms. Drink it right away.

Can I make a latte with it?

Yes. Whisk 2g with a small splash of hot water into a smooth concentrate, then add about 150ml of warm milk, oat or dairy. Skip the blender, whisking the concentrate first stops it from clumping.

How should I store matcha?

Keep the pouch sealed, in a cool spot, away from sunlight. It is best within 8 weeks of opening. Heat, light, and air are what fade the colour and flavour fastest.

How fast is shipping in the EU?

Orders to the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany ship free. The rest of the EU is 4,95 euros, free above 49,95 euros. UK and Ireland ship for 9,95 euros. Most orders placed on a working day go out within a day or two.

How does the subscription work?

Subscribe and every pouch is 10% off, at 26,90 euros instead of 29,90 euros. Choose a delivery cadence of 14, 30, 45, or 60 days. There is a minimum of two cycles, after that you can cancel anytime from your account. Subscriptions run on card payment, since iDEAL cannot handle repeat charges.