Two Series, Two Approaches: Single Cultivar Pure Matcha vs Multi-Cultivar Blend Matcha. Japanese-origin tea cultivars grown in China, processed with Uji-style techniques. Science-backed grade selection for every application โ from ceremonial tea ceremony to industrial food manufacturing.
Cultivars introduced from Japan ยท Uji-style craftsmanship. Every batch of our matcha begins with Japanese-origin tea cultivars grown in China, processed with Uji-style techniques โ from shade-growing to stone-grinding. The difference lies in how we compose the final powder.
Uji Series โ Uji1, Uji2, Uji3, Uji4
A Series โ 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A
Four ceremonial grades, each milled from a single tea cultivar to express its unique character. Nutty, seaweed, chocolate, and creamy flavor profiles define this series. Crafted for the highest standards โ from premium daily drinking to the pinnacle of ceremonial tea ceremony.
Best for: Premium cafรฉ daily drinking, gift sets
Best for: High-end cafรฉs, premium retail
Best for: Specialty tea houses, luxury gifting
Best for: Ceremonial tea ceremony, Michelin-star venues
| Attribute | Uji1 | Uji2 | Uji3 | Uji4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color Brightness | โ โ โ โโ | โ โ โ โ โ | โ โ โ โ โ | โ โ โ โ โ |
| Umami | โ โ โ โโ | โ โ โ โ โ | โ โ โ โ โ | โ โ โ โ โ |
| Sweetness | โ โ โ โโ | โ โ โ โ โ | โ โ โ โ โ | โ โ โ โ โ |
| Smoothness / Mouthfeel | โ โ โ โ โ | โ โ โ โ โ | โ โ โ โ โ | โ โ โ โ โ |
| Aroma Complexity | โ โ โ โโ | โ โ โ โ โ | โ โ โ โ โ | โ โ โ โ โ |
| Aftertaste (Lingering Sweetness) | โ โ โ โโ | โ โ โ โ โ | โ โ โ โ โ | โ โ โ โ โ |
| Ceremonial Suitability | โ โ โ โโ | โ โ โ โ โ | โ โ โ โ โ | โ โ โ โ โ |
Uji4 delivers the best across all dimensions โ the definitive choice for ceremonial tea ceremony and luxury branding. Single cultivar purity means each grade carries a distinct varietal signature; seasonal climate may bring subtle character variations between batches.
Six professional grades crafted from a precise three-cultivar blend. Yabukita for umami, Asahi for color, Longjing #43 for fragrance โ combined for consistent quality, uniform color, and stable batch-to-batch performance. A signature chocolate-like bitterness from higher theobromine makes this series ideal for blended beverages, baking, and food manufacturing.
| Cultivar | Origin | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Yabukita (่ฎๅ) | Introduced from Japan | Boosts umami & natural sweetness โ the savory-sweet backbone of the blend |
| Asahi (ๆๆฅ) | Introduced from Japan | Brightens the green color โ delivers the vivid emerald visual appeal |
| Longjing #43 (้พไบ43) | China heritage cultivar | Provides a clean, fresh fragrance โ adds aromatic lift and clarity |
Best for: Cakes, cookies, bread, pastry
Best for: Premium baking, confectionery
Best for: RTD beverages, milk tea, ice cream
Best for: Cafรฉ lattes, blended drinks, frappรฉs
Best for: Premium lattes, specialty drink menus
Best for: Entry-level ceremonial, premium beverage, premium gifting
| Grade | Primary Use | Color | Bitterness | Particle Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | Baking, industrial | Good | High | 75โ149ฮผm |
| 2A | Premium baking, chocolate | Good+ | Medium-High | 50โ100ฮผm |
| 3A | RTD, milk tea, ice cream | Very Good | Medium | 30โ60ฮผm |
| 4A | Cafรฉ lattes, blended drinks | Excellent | Medium | 20โ40ฮผm |
| 5A | Premium lattes, specialty drinks | Excellent+ | Low-Medium | 15โ30ฮผm |
| 6A | Entry ceremonial, premium beverages | Outstanding | Low | 10โ20ฮผm |
6A can serve as entry-level ceremonial matcha โ approaching Uji quality with the consistency of a multi-cultivar blend. 6Aโ3A are ideal for beverage chains and blended drinks; 2Aโ1A are formulated for baking and confectionery. With our fixed-ratio three-cultivar blend, bulk supply is batch-to-batch consistent โ no seasonal surprises.
Find the right grade for your product category. Our scientific matching ensures optimal performance in every application โ from ceremonial tea ceremony to industrial production.
| Application | Recommended Grades | Key Requirements | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremonial Tea Ceremony | Uji4, Uji3 | Ultimate color, silky smooth, long sweet finish | Pure whisked drinking experience โ single cultivar for varietal expression |
| Luxury Gifting / High-End Retail | Uji4, Uji3, Uji2 | Premium packaging appeal, distinct cultivar story | Single cultivar purity is a strong differentiator in the luxury segment |
| Premium Cafรฉ Latte | Uji2, Uji1, 6A, 5A | Good milk compatibility, bright color, balanced flavor | Must hold flavor against milk โ Uji for top-tier, A for chain consistency |
| Chain Cafรฉ / Blended Drinks | 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A | Consistent batch quality, strong flavor, good dispersion | A series blend ensures identical results across all locations |
| Milk Tea / Bubble Tea | 4A, 3A, 2A | Strong flavor, good dispersion, color stability | Needs to cut through sweetness โ chocolate bitterness helps |
| RTD (Ready-to-Drink) | 4A, 3A | Suspension stability, shelf-life color retention | Industrial processing compatibility โ blend consistency is critical |
| Baking / Confectionery | 2A, 1A | Heat tolerance, strong flavor, cost-effective | High heat may fade color โ A series preferred; chocolate bitterness pairs with cocoa |
| Ice Cream / Frozen Desserts | 3A, 2A | Cold-process dispersion, creamy pairing | Color must pop in dairy matrix โ Asahi contribution shines here |
| Chocolate / Confectionery | 2A, Uji3 | Flavor synergy with cocoa, fine texture | Chocolate-matcha pairing โ theobromine in both creates depth |
| Industrial / Food Manufacturing | 1A, 2A | Bulk consistency, cost efficiency, COA per batch | Large-volume production โ multi-cultivar blend ensures uniformity |
Don't see your application? Contact our team โ we'll recommend the optimal matcha powder grade for your specific product.
Our grade selection is guided by seven sensory dimensions. Understanding these helps you choose the right matcha powder for your application.
From nutty (Uji1) to seaweed/nori (Uji2) to chocolate (Uji3) to creamy/milky (Uji4). Aroma is the first sensory touchpoint and a key differentiator across our Uji single-cultivar series โ each cultivar carries its own aromatic signature. A series offers a more straightforward green tea fragrance with subtle chocolate undertones from theobromine.
Particle size directly governs mouthfeel. Uji series (5โ20ฮผm) delivers silky-smooth, velvety textures โ the hallmark of single cultivar stone-grinding. A series ranges from smooth (6A at 10โ20ฮผm) to slightly granular for baking grades (1A at 75โ149ฮผm). Finer particles = more luxurious mouthfeel.
Bright emerald-green to vivid jade-green. Uji4 achieves the brightest, most luminous green among single cultivars. Uji1 has the softest green in the Uji series. A series overall maintains excellent, uniform color thanks to the Asahi contribution, with 6A approaching Uji-level brightness. Note: baking at high temperatures will fade color โ we recommend A series for baked goods.
Natural sweetness comes from amino acids (primarily L-theanine). Uji4 has the highest natural sweetness with a creamy-milky character. Uji3 follows with chocolate-like sweetness. In A series, Yabukita drives the umami-sweet backbone, balanced by Longjing #43's clean fragrance for a well-rounded, moderate sweetness suitable for beverage and food formulations.
The savory depth that defines premium matcha. Uji4 and Uji3 deliver the richest umami experience โ full, round, and deeply satisfying from their single cultivar expression. Uji2 has classic nori-driven umami. In A series, Yabukita is the primary umami driver, delivering balanced savory depth suitable for blended applications where a clean tea presence is desired.
Controlled bitterness adds character. A series has higher theobromine content, producing a pleasant chocolate-like bitterness that works exceptionally well in lattes, milk teas, and chocolate products. Uji series bitterness is minimal โ smooth and round. 1A has the strongest bitterness profile, ideal for cutting through rich baked goods and sweet confections.
The lingering finish โ a hallmark of quality matcha. Uji4 has the longest, sweetest aftertaste (umami-sweet lingering finish). Uji3 and Uji2 follow with satisfying persistence โ the single cultivar expression shines through. A series offers a cleaner, shorter finish โ preferred for beverages where a crisp exit is desired. 6A provides the longest aftertaste in the A series.
We tailor matcha powder specs to your product requirements โ flavor, color, texture, and compliance documentation. Whether single cultivar or multi-cultivar blend, we match the right specification to your market.
Choose your target taste: nutty, seaweed, chocolate, or creamy for Uji single-cultivar series. For A series, we adjust the bitterness-to-sweetness ratio and tea intensity through our three-cultivar blend formulation to match your product. Each grade has a distinct flavor fingerprint โ we help you select the right one.
Specify your desired green intensity. Ceremonial grades deliver the brightest jade-green (Uji4 is our brightest). Beverage grades offer vibrant greens โ Asahi's contribution to the A series blend ensures excellent color uniformity. Baking grades prioritize color retention under heat. We provide colorimetry data on request.
From ultra-fine ceremonial (5โ20ฮผm) to baking-grade (75โ149ฮผm). Finer particles give smoother mouthfeel and better suspension. Coarser particles offer better heat tolerance and cost efficiency. We recommend the optimal range based on your application and processing method.
COA (Certificate of Analysis) per batch. Pesticide residue, heavy metal, and microbiology reports available. We meet EU, US FDA, and Japan import standards. Organic certification (EU Organic, USDA NOP) available on select grades. Full traceability from tea field to shipment โ every batch traceable to its cultivar origin.
Multi-layer foil bags with moisture and oxygen barrier. Standard sizes: 1kg, 5kg, 10kg, 20kg. Carton-packed for export with palletization options. Nitrogen-flushed for extended shelf life. Ideal for food manufacturers and industrial buyers.
View Bulk OptionsTins (30g, 40g, 100g), stand-up pouches, and stick sachets (1gโ3g). Full label and branding customization. Your brand, our quality. MOQ flexible based on packaging type. Design support available.
View Private LabelCustom tin shapes, pouch materials, box sets, and gift packaging. We work with your design files or can connect you with packaging partners. Full OEM service from matcha powder to finished retail product.
Explore OEM OptionsAll packaging is designed for optimal preservation: sealed, light-proof, moisture-resistant. Store in cool, dry conditions. Recommended storage: below 25ยฐC, away from direct light and strong odors. Typical shelf life: 12โ18 months unopened.
Uji series is our single cultivar pure matcha line โ 4 ceremonial grades (Uji1โUji4), each milled from one tea cultivar to express its unique varietal character. A series is our multi-cultivar blend line โ 6 professional grades (1Aโ6A) crafted from a precise blend of three cultivars: Yabukita (umami & sweetness), Asahi (bright green color), and Longjing #43 (clean fragrance). Uji offers richer umami, brighter color, and smoother texture with distinct cultivar signatures. A series delivers batch-to-batch consistency and a signature chocolate-like bitterness from higher theobromine, making it ideal for beverages, baking, and food manufacturing.
Choose Single Cultivar (Uji series) when you want to showcase a specific cultivar's unique flavor profile โ nutty, seaweed, chocolate, or creamy โ for high-end ceremonial tea ceremony, luxury gifting, or premium cafรฉs where varietal storytelling matters. Note that single cultivar batches may show subtle seasonal variation.
Choose Multi-Cultivar Blend (A series) when you need consistent, uniform quality across large volumes โ for chain cafรฉs, RTD production, baking, and industrial manufacturing. The three-cultivar blend ensures every batch tastes and looks the same. The chocolate-like bitterness from theobromine also makes it particularly effective in milk-based and sweet applications.
The A series is a proprietary blend of three cultivars from our own tea gardens: Yabukita (่ฎๅ), introduced from Japan, provides the umami depth and natural sweetness that forms the savory-sweet backbone. Asahi (ๆๆฅ), also introduced from Japan, brightens the green color for vivid visual appeal. Longjing #43 (้พไบ43), a renowned Chinese heritage cultivar, contributes a clean, fresh fragrance that lifts the aromatic profile. Together, these three complement each other to produce a uniform, stable, and versatile matcha powder.
For premium cafรฉ lattes, we recommend 4A, 5A, or Uji1/Uji2 depending on your positioning. 4A and 5A offer excellent milk compatibility with vibrant green color at accessible price points โ and the A series blend ensures every cup tastes identical across all your locations. Uji1/Uji2 deliver a more refined, ceremonial-quality latte experience for high-end cafรฉs. 6A bridges both worlds โ approaching Uji quality with the consistency of a multi-cultivar blend.
We recommend A series (1A, 2A) for baking and food manufacturing applications. High baking temperatures will fade the vibrant green color of Uji matcha and diminish its delicate single-cultivar flavor notes. A series grades are specifically formulated with stronger flavor, better heat tolerance, and a chocolate-like bitterness that pairs beautifully with cocoa, cream, and sweet bases. They also offer a more cost-effective solution for production-scale volumes with batch-to-batch consistency.
Yes. Every batch comes with a Certificate of Analysis (COA). We also provide spec sheets, MSDS, pesticide residue reports, heavy metal testing, and microbiology reports. Additional documentation for EU, US FDA, and Japan import compliance is available. Organic certification documents (EU Organic, USDA NOP) provided for certified grades. Full traceability is maintained โ from tea field and cultivar origin to shipment.
Absolutely. We encourage sampling before bulk purchase. Tell us your application (ceremonial, latte, baking, RTD, etc.) and we'll prepare the most relevant grade samples for your evaluation. Samples are typically shipped within 2โ3 business days.
MOQ varies by grade and packaging format. Bulk packaging typically starts at 5โ10kg per grade. Private label and OEM orders have separate MOQ requirements based on packaging type and customization level. Contact us with your requirements for a detailed quotation.
Store matcha powder in a sealed, light-proof container in a cool, dry environment (below 25ยฐC / 77ยฐF). Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, heat, moisture, and strong odors. Once opened, consume within 1โ2 months for best flavor and color. Unopened, properly packaged matcha has a shelf life of 12โ18 months.
Yes, OEM and private label are core services. We supply bulk matcha powder with your branding โ tins, pouches, stick sachets, and gift sets. Full customization available: label design, packaging format, grade selection, and certification documentation. Contact us to discuss your brand requirements.
Tell us your application โ ceremonial, latte, baking, RTD, or industrial โ and we'll recommend the best matcha powder grade with samples within 24 hours. Single cultivar or multi-cultivar blend, we'll match the right specification to your market.
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