Naoki Matcha Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder, First Spring Blend, 100g

Naoki Matcha Organic First Spring Blend is an organic ceremonial-grade matcha for making matcha tea or a small latte, with 100 g (3.5 oz) of powder for 50 servings.

• 100 g package, about 50 servings — stock up for regular cups of matcha.
• JAS-certified organic, with JAS recognized by the USDA — choose matcha with organic certification.
• First-harvest tea leaves from Kirishima, Kagoshima — enjoy matcha from a named Japanese growing region.
• Mild, mellow flavor with raw cacao notes — use it for tea or lattes without pronounced bitterness or astringency.
• One teaspoon (2 g) makes a cup of matcha tea or a small latte — portion each serving with a simple measure.

This matcha is made for people who want an everyday ceremonial-grade option that works across traditional-style matcha tea and latte preparations. Its larger package size and approachable flavor make it a fit for beginners as well as regular matcha drinkers who want one powder for both uses.

What does Naoki Matcha Organic First Spring Blend taste like, and how can I use it?

It has a smooth, mellow taste with raw cacao notes and virtually no unpleasant bitterness or astringency. The powder can be prepared as matcha tea, also called usucha, or used for a small matcha latte, so the same blend suits more than one kind of cup.

• Usucha is the tea preparation named for this blend.
• The flavor profile is mild rather than strongly bitter or astringent.

Where does this matcha come from, and how is it made?

Naoki Matcha Organic First Spring Blend uses first-harvest leaves from the hilly Kirishima region, just outside Kagoshima city, Japan. The tea plants are shade-grown, then processed into tencha at modern facilities; the tencha is ground into matcha shortly before leaving Japan for the USA.

• The growing region is in Kagoshima, a Japanese matcha-producing area with volcanic soil and its own terroir.
• Tea estates in Kagoshima are willing to move beyond tradition to develop bold new tastes and flavors.
• The matcha is made in Kagoshima and carries JAS organic certification, recognized by the USDA.

How much matcha is in the package, and how many servings does it make?

Each 100 g (3.5 oz) package makes 50 servings when you use one teaspoon (2 g) per serving. That portion is intended for one cup of matcha tea or one small matcha latte, making it straightforward to portion for either preparation.

• The stated serving size is 2 g per cup.
• The 50-serving count is based on that 2 g portion.

Good to know: the suggested portion makes a small latte, rather than a larger latte.

What is this matcha intended to offer beyond its flavor?

Naoki Matcha Organic First Spring Blend is also presented as a coffee alternative for focus and energy. Its L-theanine is described as slowly releasing the caffeine, helping relax the mind and body while providing a steady energy boost for up to 6 hours.

• The focus and energy effect is linked to the matcha’s caffeine and L-theanine.
• The stated energy duration is up to 6 hours.

This blend suits beginners looking for an all-rounded organic ceremonial-grade matcha, and matcha drinkers who want one mild-tasting powder for tea and small lattes. Its 100 g package, 50 portions, and first-harvest Kagoshima tea leaves make it a practical choice for preparing matcha regularly.