Naoki Matcha Organic First Spring Ceremonial Matcha Powder, 40g, Mild Flavor

Naoki Matcha Organic First Spring Blend is a Japanese organic ceremonial grade matcha for preparing lattes, tea, or usucha, made from first-harvest leaves and packed in a 40 g (1.4 oz) size.

• JAS-certified organic matcha, with certification recognized by USDA — an organic choice for your matcha routine.
• First-harvest leaves from Kirishima, Kagoshima — a distinctive Japanese growing region for this blend.
• Mild flavor with raw cacao notes and virtually no unpleasant bitterness or astringency — approachable for new matcha drinkers.
• Suitable for lattes, matcha tea, and usucha — one blend for several ways to prepare matcha.
• Shade-grown tea leaves processed into tencha and ground just before leaving Japan for the USA — a clear view of how the matcha is made.

Choosing a first matcha can mean balancing a flavor that is easy to enjoy with a grade suited to traditional-style preparation. Naoki Matcha Organic First Spring Blend is recommended by the brand for beginners looking for an all-round organic ceremonial grade matcha. Its mellow profile also works across everyday preparations, from a whisked cup of tea to a latte.

What does this matcha taste like?

It has a smooth, mild taste with notes of raw cacao and virtually no unpleasant bitterness or astringency. That mellow character makes it an approachable option for people new to matcha, while also suiting drinkers who want a less sharp-tasting cup.

• Flavor notes: raw cacao.
• Texture and taste: smooth and mellow.
• Made for: drinkers who prefer very little bitter or astringent taste.

How can I prepare Organic First Spring Blend?

Use it to make matcha lattes, matcha tea, or usucha. The ceremonial grade blend is intended for these different preparations, so you can choose a milk-based drink or a more traditional style of matcha tea.

• Prepare it as a latte.
• Serve it as matcha tea.
• Use it for usucha.

Where does the matcha come from, and how is it processed?

The leaves come from the hilly Kirishima region near Kagoshima city in Japan. Tea plants are shade-grown, then processed into tencha at modern facilities; the tencha is ground into matcha powder shortly before it leaves Japan for the USA.

• Harvest: first harvest.
• Growing region: Kirishima, Kagoshima.
• Growing method: shade-grown tea plants.
• Processing: tencha is ground into matcha powder before export.

What does organic certification mean for this matcha?

Naoki Matcha Organic First Spring Blend is certified organic by JAS, a certification recognized by USDA. It is a Japanese matcha produced in Kagoshima, where volcanic soil contributes to the region’s distinctive growing conditions and tea estates explore new flavor profiles.

• Certification: JAS organic.
• Origin: Kagoshima, Japan.
• Net quantity: 40 g (1.4 oz).

This blend suits beginners seeking an organic ceremonial grade matcha with a mellow cacao-note profile, as well as experienced drinkers who make lattes, matcha tea, or usucha. Its first-harvest Kirishima leaves and JAS organic certification define what is in the tin.

Ingredients

Green Tea Leaves