Makers Ceremonial Grade Matcha

ceremonial grade. single origin shizuoka. nothing added.

stone-ground from first-harvest tencha leaves, shade-grown for three weeks before picking. that shade is what builds the amino acids — it's why this tastes smooth and full of umami instead of bitter and grassy. unsweetened, un-blended, no fillers.

it's also not a comparable matcha to what we pour in store. it's the identical one — same harvest, same bag — served at cronulla, wetherill park and chatswood.

which size

a matcha latte over a café counter runs about $7. the 100g bag lands at roughly half that, and it's where most people end up once it becomes a habit.

why shizuoka

shizuoka produces roughly 40% of japan's tea. cool mountain air, volcanic soil, and mist off the pacific slow the leaf down as it grows — more time on the plant, more depth in the cup. we buy first harvest only, the spring pick, where the flavour is at its sweetest and the colour is at its brightest.

tasting notes

sweet green, stone fruit, a long umami finish. no bitterness, no chalk. sits under milk without disappearing.

how to make it

the ritual — sift 4g into a bowl. add 80ml water at 80°c (not boiling — boiling scorches it). whisk in a W motion for 20 seconds until a fine foam lifts. drink as is, or pour over 200ml of cold milk and ice.

the fast way — 4g, a splash of water, shake it in a jar with a lid, top with milk.

what you get

• resealable bag — 30g, 50g or 100g
• single origin, shizuoka japan
• first harvest, stone-ground
• ingredients: 100% green tea. that's it.
• a steadier lift than espresso — the l-theanine in matcha slows the caffeine down, so it climbs instead of spiking
• reseal after every use and keep it cool and dark. best within 8 weeks of opening.

questions

is this the matcha you use in store?
yes. identical bag, identical harvest. what you drink at cronulla is what arrives at your door.

ceremonial vs culinary — does it matter?
yes. culinary grade is a later harvest, coarser leaf, built to hide behind sugar. ceremonial is the spring pick and it's smooth enough to drink with water alone. if you're paying for matcha, pay for the one you can actually taste.

which size should i get?
30g to find out if you like it. 100g if you already know — it's the best value per cup by a distance.

will it arrive fresh?
we ship from our caringbah facility, sealed, usually same or next business day.

what if i don't like it?
get in touch within 30 days. we'll ask you to send the bag back, and we'll sort out a refund or a swap once it reaches us.