Competition Grade Uji Matcha – Heritage Grade Japanese Green Tea

Description

Competition Grade Uji Matcha – Heritage Grade Japanese Green Tea

There is matcha, and then there is matcha produced to an entirely different standard.

This Competition Grade Uji Matcha is a Heritage Grade Japanese green tea, produced in the renowned Uji tea region using the traditional principles of centuries-old matcha production, with modern canopy material used for the shading stage.

Before harvest, the tea plants are shaded for approximately 40 days, although the precise period varies from year to year. This extended shading encourages the development of the deep green color, concentrated sweetness, and exceptionally rich savory umami prized in fine matcha.

After harvest and processing into tencha, the tea leaves are carefully refined by Nishide-san before being ground into an exceptionally fine powder at a partner’s traditional matcha stone-milling facility.

That progression, from shaded leaf to refined tencha to stone-ground matcha, is essential. Unlike ordinary green tea, matcha is consumed as the entire finely ground leaf, making the quality of the original tea material and every stage of its production particularly important.

In the bowl, expect a deeply concentrated umami character, rich savory sweetness, smooth texture, and lingering finish. This is matcha intended to be appreciated for the quality of the tea itself rather than disguised beneath syrups, sweeteners, or flavorings.

For experienced matcha drinkers, the combination of Uji provenance, extended shading, Heritage Grade production, expert blending, and Competition Grade quality makes this a compelling addition to a serious Japanese tea collection.

For someone accustomed primarily to matcha lattes or everyday culinary matcha, this offers an opportunity to experience what traditionally produced, high-grade Uji matcha can be when prepared simply with water and given the attention it deserves.

Cultivate Taste Tea offers pure tea selected for the character of the leaf itself: no added sugar, candy, or flavorings. Our teas are packaged with consideration for environmental impact.

Suggested Preparation

Matcha: ¼ teaspoon
Water: 4 oz
Temperature: 155–160°F

Sift the matcha into a bowl, add the heated water, and whisk until evenly suspended with a fine layer of foam. Enjoy on its own to experience the tea’s concentrated umami, sweetness, and depth.