First Flush Ceremonial Grade Matcha

First Flush Ceremonial Matcha. This matcha comes from several small producers in Japan, all dedicated to their craft. We select each matcha based on their similar flavor profiles: fresh, smooth, and toasty matcha with a clean finish. The matcha is hand-plucked, traditionally stone-milled, and air-freighted to ensure optimal freshness. 

What is first flush? First flush marks the first harvest of tea leaves in early spring, when tea bushes awaken from winter slumber. During the colder months, growth slows while flavor and sugars develops within young, tender leaves. The first flush pluck yields vibrant green matcha with exceptional smoothness and depth, making it the ideal harvest for ceremonial grade.

Origin: Kagoshima, Kyoto & Shizuoka, Japan.

HOW TO MAKE MATCHA: Scoop 1 teaspoon of matcha 
Slowly combine with 2.5oz of water at 175°F
Whisk to remove lumps and continue until bubbly & frothy
Sip as is or make a matcha latte

MAKE A LATTE:
Brews one 8 oz drink
Pour Matcha over 5-6 oz of steamed milk or pour over iced milk

30g
Origin: Kyoto
Technique: shade grown, freshly milled
Farm Type: Small family farm
Tasting notes: Toasty, buttery, smooth

100g
Origin: Kagoshima
Technique: shade grown, freshly milled
Farm type: family farm
Tasting notes: Nutty, silky, fresh

Flavor: The flavor of our matcha comes from firing the tea leaves in higher heat than usual. The result: a toasty, nutty-like aroma with a clean & mellow vegetal finish devoid of bitterness.