MATCHA OKA | Japanese Ceremonial Matcha Powder

Japanese Ceremonial Matcha Powder "Oka"

Saemidori is one of the most respected cultivars in Japan - and OKA shows exactly why. Certified organic, grown in Shizuoka, it has a vivid emerald color, pure sweetness, and a depth of umami that builds slowly in the cup. No sharp notes, no bitterness of any kind. The kind of matcha that works equally well in a ceremony bowl and a café latte.

Production region: Shizuoka, Japan.

Cultivar: Saemidori.

Harvest: first harvest (ichibancha), spring.

Processing method: traditional stone-milled powder.

🌿 100% organic certified

Taste profile:

Umami & Richness  🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃Sweetness  🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃Aroma  🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃Brightness  🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃Astringency  🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃

Bitterness  🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃

Best for: · ceremony · lattes · cafés · everyday excellence

Brewing tips:

• Sift 2 g matcha into a bowl (chawan);
  
• Add 60-70 ml warm water (70 °C)
• Avoid boiling water - it ruins the delicate flavor;
  
• Use bamboo whisk (chasen) to mix in M/W motion;
  
• Whisk until a fine, smooth foam appears;
  
• Enjoy straight or with plant-based milk as a latte;
  
• Drink immediately after preparation.
  

More tips about Matcha brewing: read our article.

More tips about Matcha processing: read our article.

Servings: 2 g powder per cup.

Storage: store in a cool, dark and dry place. Keep airtight after opening.

Shelf life: Best before date on the label. Once opened, consume within 6 months.

Origin & Quality Assurance:

• Grown, harvested, and packed in Japan – directly at the source for guaranteed authenticity.
• Fresh-lock packaging – sealed in premium aluminum foil pouches to preserve aroma, nutrients, and flavor.
• Best before date printed on each package – always visible for full transparency on freshness.
• Shipped in original packaging – no repacking, ensuring you receive the tea exactly as it leaves Japan.