Premium ceremonial-grade matcha from Yame’s esteemed Chiyonoen Tea Garden. The Yame region is celebrated for its rich soils and ideal climate, producing matcha that is notably smooth, creamy, and vibrant. This matcha has an alluring, jade-green hue, a delicate aroma, and a soft, lingering creamy finish.
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5/5 — Rich and velvety, with deep layers
1/5 — Almost none, leaving a smooth, lingering sweetness
Luxuriously creamy and full-bodied
Nestled in the rolling hills of Yame, Fukuoka, the Chiyonoen Tea Garden carries a legacy of craftsmanship passed down through generations. The Yame region, renowned for its gyokuro production, also cultivates matcha of exceptional creaminess and depth, thanks to its nutrient-rich volcanic soil and cool misty climate.
The cultivation of Matcha Yame follows time-honored traditions. For four weeks before harvest, the tea plants are covered with shade canopies, slowing their growth and intensifying their amino acid content, particularly L-theanine, which gives this matcha its mellow sweetness and silky mouthfeel. The youngest, most tender leaves are then hand-harvested in early spring, steamed immediately to lock in freshness, dried into tencha, and stone-ground into an ultra-fine, vibrant green powder.
Yame’s matcha is treasured for its low astringency and exceptionally smooth finish, making it an ideal choice for both traditional tea ceremonies and modern matcha creations.
Tea Region | Yame, Fukuoka, Japan
Tea tree | Camellia sinensis sinensis
Cultivar | Okumidori
Harvest | Spring, 2024
Picking & processing | Hand-picked, shaded for 4 weeks, steamed, dried into tencha, stone-ground
Lemon butter pound cake
The bright citrus enhances the matcha’s natural sweetness while the buttery texture complements its velvety mouthfeel.
White chocolate macadamia cookie
A decadent pairing that highlights the tea’s creamy and nutty notes.
Ricotta honey toast
Lightly toasted bread with creamy ricotta and a drizzle of honey accentuates the tea’s smooth, umami-rich profile.
