Matcha

Matcha is a finely powdered Japanese green tea that is whisked with hot water to make an energising drink.

To this day, this tea is still prepared as part of the Japanese tea ceremony. Due to its intensity and revitalising effect, matcha is also known as the "mocha" of green teas. It has a concentration-enhancing effect and, thanks to its richness in theanine, also ensures relaxation and well-being.

KEIKO matcha comes from the climatically favoured Kagoshima peninsula in the very south of Japan. The tea bushes grow there in small tea gardens on volcanic rock. Like chocolate, matcha has its own unique aroma and flavour, depending on the variety. KEIKO Matcha invites you on exciting excursions into the realms of unique, rare matcha teas from Kagoshima, which were previously an insider tip.

At the Shimodozono company site in Diepholz, the matcha is freshly ground - a great advantage in the race against time, as the tea is very sensitive and begins to oxidise as soon as it comes into contact with oxygen. As the fine powder cannot be packaged under 100% vacuum, on-site production represents a considerable advantage in terms of freshness.

According to the traditional Japanese definition, only so-called full shade tea is used for real matcha. The leaves are dried and broken before milling so that the fine, lighter leaf tissue can be separated from the heavier leaf parts (stems, leaf ribs and veins) in a complex process using a draught. Only the flake-like leaf tissue (Japanese tencha) is used in the production of real matcha. Granite mills are used to grind the tea slowly and gently into the finest powder. This produces just 30g of matcha in one hour.

The term matcha is not protected, which means that simple green tea powder made from unshaded teas (funmatsucha) or semi-shaded teas (kabuse powder) is increasingly being sold as matcha.

You can find tips on preparing matcha tea here.

The Japanese granite stone mills at the Shimodozono company site in Diepholz.

A matcha millstone, weighing approx. 20kg and made by hand in Japan.

Matcha im KEIKO Shop

Mantoku - Organic Japanese Matcha

With the Matcha Mantoku we have a true rarity of the tea world in our selection. It is slightly more fired than usual and therefore has a very complex taste with a warm, velvety and nut-like flavor. Intense but almost without bitterness. It is not only suitable for the light Matcha (Usucha), but, due to its mild aroma, also for the thick preparation (Koicha). Genuine Japanese Matcha freshly ground in Germany The tea plants from which Matcha is made are traditionally 90% shaded. The plants develop a lot of chlorophyll, theanine and caffeine, but slightly fewer bitter substances. After steaming & drying the tea leaves, the leaf tissue is separated from the leaf veins. The delicate, flake-like leaf tissue particles are called "Tencha" and are later very slowly ground into high-quality Matcha on traditional granite stone mills. In order to preserve the sensitive ingredients in the best possible way, we at KEIKO grind the Matcha on genuine Japanese granite stone mills directly at our location in Diepholz, fresh when required. Did you know that traditional Matcha develops uniquely fine aromas, from mild and nut-like to intensive and grassy thanks to the elaborate production techniques? Storage In order to preserve the precious aromas and ingredients of Matcha in the best possible way, we kindly ask you to seal the Matcha well and store it in a cool and dark place.

Content: 0.03 kg (€1,133.33* / 1 kg)

€34.00*

Available, delivery time: 1-3 working days (in Germany)

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Premium - Organic Japanese Matcha

The Matcha Premium has a very well-rounded taste. Slightly mild and nut-like it balances between tartness and sweetness. It has an intense fragrance and a strong green colour. Matcha Premium is particularly suitable for thin preparation (Usucha). Genuine Japanese Matcha freshly ground in Germany The tea plants from which Matcha is made are traditionally 90% shaded. The plants develop a lot of chlorophyll, theanine and caffeine, but slightly fewer bitter substances. After steaming & drying the tea leaves, the leaf tissue is separated from the leaf veins. The delicate, flake-like leaf tissue particles are called "Tencha" and are later very slowly ground into high-quality Matcha on traditional granite stone mills. In order to preserve the sensitive ingredients in the best possible way, we at KEIKO grind the Matcha on genuine Japanese granite stone mills directly at our location in Diepholz, fresh when required. Did you know that traditional Matcha develops uniquely fine aromas, from mild and nut-like to intensive and grassy thanks to the elaborate production techniques? Storage In order to preserve the precious aromas and ingredients of Matcha in the best possible way, we recommend to seal the Matcha well and store it in a cool and dark place.

Content: 0.03 kg (€860.00* / 1 kg)

€25.80*

Available in 14 days, delivery time 1-3 working days (in Germany)

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Supreme - Organic Japanese Matcha

The Matcha Supreme is our mildest and yet most aromatic Matcha and is ideal for both connoisseurs and new discoverers of Matcha. It has a very intense colour and a complex scent. Matcha Supreme is characterized by its smooth, almost creamy taste and its intense yet mild aftertaste. Matcha Supreme is perfectly suited for the thick preparation as Koicha but is also a pleasure as Usucha. Genuine Japanese Matcha freshly ground in Germany The tea plants from which Matcha is made are traditionally 90% shaded. The plants develop a lot of chlorophyll, theanine and caffeine, but slightly fewer bitter substances. After steaming & drying the tea leaves, the leaf tissue is separated from the leaf veins. The delicate, flake-like leaf tissue particles are called "Tencha" and are later very slowly ground into high-quality Matcha on traditional granite stone mills. In order to preserve the sensitive ingredients in the best possible way, we at KEIKO grind the Matcha on genuine Japanese granite stone mills directly at our location in Diepholz, fresh when required. Did you know that traditional Matcha develops uniquely fine aromas, from mild and nut-like to intensive and grassy thanks to the elaborate production techniques? Storage In order to preserve the precious aromas and ingredients of Matcha in the best possible way, we recommend to seal the Matcha well and store it in a cool and dark place.

Content: 0.03 kg (€1,366.67* / 1 kg)

€41.00*

Available, delivery time: 1-3 working days (in Germany)

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Tekiro - Organic Japanese Matcha

Matcha Tekiro is characterized above all by its fresh, slightly grassy and almost sweet fruity taste. A delicate tart note is found here combined with an intense fragrance and jade green foam. Matcha Tekiro is ideal for thin liquid preparation (Usucha). Genuine Japanese Matcha freshly ground in Germany The tea plants from which Matcha is made are traditionally 90% shaded. The plants develop a lot of chlorophyll, theanine and caffeine, but slightly fewer bitter substances. After steaming & drying the tea leaves, the leaf tissue is separated from the leaf veins. The delicate, flake-like leaf tissue particles are called "Tencha" and are later very slowly ground into high-quality Matcha on traditional granite stone mills. In order to preserve the sensitive ingredients in the best possible way, we at KEIKO grind the Matcha on genuine Japanese granite stone mills directly at our location in Diepholz, fresh when required. Did you know that traditional Matcha develops uniquely fine aromas, from mild and nut-like to intensive and grassy thanks to the elaborate production techniques? Storage In order to preserve the precious aromas and ingredients of Matcha in the best possible way, we recommend to seal the Matcha well and store it in a cool and dark place.

Content: 0.03 kg (€960.00* / 1 kg)

€28.80*

Available, delivery time: 1-3 working days (in Germany)

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