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Ichibancha Ceremonial Grade Matcha

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$17.5 $35 In stock

Category: Matcha

Perfect for traditional preparation.

Ichibancha means “first tea”, referring to the first harvest of tea leaves in the spring.

A ceremonial grade matcha crafted from the finest spring tea harvests, showcasing the purest expression of terroir. Delicately floral on the nose, with beautifully balanced sweet and savoury notes, and a bright ‘cut grass’ finish.

To appreciate the best of this sweet and delicate matcha we recommend making it in a traditional, ceremonial style or drunk cold with water – still or sparkling!

Top Tip: Avoid make matcha with boiling water! Water over 70°C will extract the bitter tannins in your tea rather than the delicious, sweet notes.

Ingredients: 100% Pure Ceremonial Grade Matcha Green Tea

Allergens: None

Nutritional Information Per 100g: Energy 1355Kj, Energy 324Kcal, Fat Total (g) 5.3, Fat Saturated (g) 0.0, Carbohydrates 38.0, Sugars (g) 0.0, Fibre (g) 0.0, Protein (g) 31.0, Salt (g) 0.0

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

Directions of Use: 1/2tsp (-2 bamboo scoops / 2g) per 70ml serve. Add the matcha to a warmed bowl. Add 15ml of 70c water and whisk to a smooth paste. Add the remaining 55ml of water and whisk until combined, creating smooth foam.

Servings: 70g contains 35 Servings

Packed in the UK using Green Tea from Japan.

Customer Reviews (4.9 / 5 · 16 reviews)

Leo ★★★★★

The first harvest really comes through in the flavor—it’s smooth, grassy, and not bitter at all, even when whisked plain. I’ve had cheaper matcha that clumps, but this one dissolves into a nice froth in under a minute.

Lucy Q. ★★★★★

The color alone tells you it’s the real deal—that vivid, deep green from the spring first harvest. I whisked it up for tea ceremony at home and the texture was impossibly smooth, no clumps at all.

Lucy W. ★★★★★

I’m not a matcha purist, but the way this one froths up with just a bamboo whisk convinced me to ditch my latte habit. The first-harvest leaves make it taste genuinely fresh, not dusty like the last bag I tried.