All of our matcha is ceremonial-grade, milled from the highest quality tencha (the shade grown tea leaves used for matcha) from Japan's premier tea-growing regions. We work only with small-scale, passionate farmers who are dedicated to the health of their land, plants, and consumers - this means the vast majority of our matcha is grown without pesticides and chemical fertilizers, and, where this is not realistic, grown with as little chemical intervention as possible. We will always tell you exactly how each harvest was grown!

Many of these matchas are single cultivar, such as Asahi, Okumidori, and Samidori. This type of matcha is relatively rare in the ceremonial matcha world. Matcha available in both Japan and the West is usually a blend of cultivars.

While we love blended matcha - and make a few of our own - we are also fascinated by single cultivars. Drinking single cultivar ceremonial matcha is a fun way to appreciate the differences not only of each cultivar, but of terroir. Even the same cultivar from the same farmer will taste slightly different each year, which for us, helps keep matcha perpetually exciting!

All of our matcha is milled-to-order in small batches by us, here in Minnesota. This unrivaled freshness means you get the highest quality ceremonial grade matcha, with an incredibly complex flavor profile and remarkable smoothness. Milling the matcha ourselves also allows us to mill slowly and carefully, ensuring the finest powder - and creamiest texture - possible.