{"title":"Matcha Tea","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Matcha Tea\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Matcha-Featured-Tea_600x600.png?v=1675807416\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athirstfortea.com\/pages\/matcha-background\" title=\"Matcha Tea\"\u003eLearn about Matcha Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"genmai-cha","title":"Genmai Cha, Japanese Green Tea with Matcha and Toasted Rice","description":"\u003cp\u003e This Japanese specialty tea produced by award winning Tea Maestro Hiroyuki Sugimoto combines toasted brown rice, Matcha and Sen cha green tea producing a jade green infusion. The fresh vegetative character of the green tea is imparted on the cup but it is tempered with the bakey-like character of the rice. There is a natural sweetness and almost chewy character to the finish of this tea. During the firing of the rice, it is not uncommon for rice to ‘pop’ not unlike popcorn, hence the pet name ‘popcorn-tea’. This spectacular tea won first place in the 2008 World Tea Championships for Best Blended Green Tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"smallprint\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e Artisan Sen Cha green tea with Matcha and toasted rice\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Shizuoka-Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugimoto","offers":[{"title":"ounce","offer_id":224690978,"sku":"1","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-ounce Sample Tin","offer_id":259547016,"sku":"1276","price":6.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-oz Tin","offer_id":224690980,"sku":"1270","price":10.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-oz Tin","offer_id":224690982,"sku":"1277","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-oz Tin","offer_id":7124454473790,"sku":"1355","price":29.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Genmai-Cha-Plate-curves.png?v=1583534223"},{"product_id":"matcha-usu-cha","title":"Matcha, Ceremonial Grade Nishio Daily Japanese Usu-cha Green Tea","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Usu-Cha Matcha:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is perhaps no tea on the market today that is as celebrated or as famous as Japanese Matcha. The powdered green tea has been used in the Japanese tea ceremony for centuries and as such is normally associated with the beautifully complex, and rigid procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Daily Matcha is our most popular Matcha grade. It is high enough quality that it can be used for a formal tea ceremony. Having the perfect balance of natural sweetness (derived from the amino acid L-theanine) and slight Matcha astringency (derived from natural tea Catechins), this is the perfect Usu-cha (thin style Matcha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"smallprint\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e Artisan Matcha green tea \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Nishio, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aiya","offers":[{"title":"30 gram Tin","offer_id":224691016,"sku":"1678","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"By the Gram","offer_id":35971020432,"sku":"1790","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/matcha-curvves-final.png?v=1615233578"},{"product_id":"matcha-koicha","title":"Matcha, Nishio Premium Grade Japanese Matcha Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW35595267 BCX8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35595267 BCX8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur Nishio Premium Grade Matcha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW35595267 BCX8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35595267 BCX8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, Japanese Green Tea - Japanese\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW35595267 BCX8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKoicha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35595267 BCX8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMatcha - is the highest grade, typically reserved for a special occasion, has a robust Matcha flavor packed with tons of natural sweetness (umami flavor) derived from the amino acid L-theanine. Ideal to be served as Koi-cha (thick style Matcha), this grade can also be enjoyed as Usu-cha (thin style Matcha). Although we recommend this Matcha for use on special occasions, you can enjoy this luxury everyday if you so desire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e Artisan green tea \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Nishio, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aiya","offers":[{"title":"per gram","offer_id":3884065477,"sku":"1679","price":2.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30 Gram Tin","offer_id":41973037328,"sku":"1879","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/matcha-curvves-final_6941bb6d-39d3-4b89-a44b-deec9cca092d.png?v=1615233715"},{"product_id":"matcha-to-go","title":"Matcha To Go","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Ceremonial Grade Matcha is now brought to you in single-serving sticks. With no need for sifting or whisking, simply mix into hot or cold water.  By blending Matcha with dietary fiber, we have eliminated the majority of Matcha clumping. Similar to our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.aiya-america.com\/consumers\/matcha-poducts\/ceremonial-matcha-30-gram-tin.html\"\u003eCeremonial Grade Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e, Matcha To Go is intended to be used with water exclusively to enjoy the pure, smooth tea flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e10 pre-measured sticks of Ceremonial Grade Matcha Green Tea, Non-GMO Soluble Corn Fiber (Dietary Fiber)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePreparation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold\u003c\/span\u003e: Add one stick to a 16.9 oz water bottle and shake. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot\u003c\/span\u003e: Stir one stick into 6-8 oz of hot (~180F) water. Use an electric hand frother for foam if desired. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: \u003cspan\u003eNisho region of Aichi prefecture, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12128257540158,"sku":"1959","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Matcha-to-go_3ccbe238-848b-4705-a6ce-8f88fe773457.png?v=1580772272"},{"product_id":"organic-matcha-infused-sencha","title":"Sen Cha, Organic Matcha Infused","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Matcha Infused Sen Cha is a blend of organic Japanese Sen Cha tea leaves and organic Matcha green tea, giving you the best of both worlds. The refreshing taste of Sen Cha is enhanced with the health-giving properties of organic Matcha green tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e Artisan organic Sen Cha and organic matcha green tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e  Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aiya Matcha","offers":[{"title":"By the Ounce","offer_id":38084742676650,"sku":"2071","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-oz Sample Tin","offer_id":38084742709418,"sku":"2072","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-oz Classic Tin","offer_id":38084742742186,"sku":"2073","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-oz Classic Tin","offer_id":38084742774954,"sku":"2074","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-oz Classic Tin","offer_id":38084742807722,"sku":"2075","price":41.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Matcha-Sencha-Square-Plate-final.png?v=1614202401"},{"product_id":"organic-daily-ceremonial-matcha-japanese-usu-cha-green-tea","title":"Matcha, Organic Daily Ceremonial Japanese Usu-cha Green Tea","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Usu-Cha Matcha:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is perhaps no tea on the market today that is as celebrated or as famous as Japanese Matcha. The powdered green tea has been used in the Japanese tea ceremony for centuries and as such is normally associated with the beautifully complex, and rigid procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Daily Matcha is our most popular Matcha grade. It is high enough quality that it can be used for a formal tea ceremony. Having the perfect balance of natural sweetness (derived from the amino acid L-theanine) and slight Matcha astringency (derived from natural tea Catechins), this is the perfect Usu-cha (thin style Matcha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"smallprint\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e Artisan Matcha green tea \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Nishio, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aiya","offers":[{"title":"30 gram Tin","offer_id":41763236872362,"sku":"0657","price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"By the Gram","offer_id":41763236905130,"sku":"0658","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/matcha-curvves-final_4ae403d0-4c35-45f0-87c7-1f100efd3193.png?v=1637538728"},{"product_id":"organic-culinary-grade-matcha-japanese-usu-cha-green-tea","title":"Matcha, Organic Culinary Grade Japanese Usu-cha Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the name suggests, culinary grade matcha is best used in baking and cooking. whereas ceremonial grade matcha is used for drinking. Both grades are still matcha but there are several differences to keep in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeremonial Matcha is made from the youngest, most delicate leaves of the very 1st flush.  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe tea plants used to make matcha are shaded for the last few weeks leading up to the harvest, which results in a dark green tea leaf that contains higher levels of chlorophyll, caffeine and L-theanine. The resulting matcha is a vibrant, lively green color from the cholorphyll and a natural sweetness due to the theanine.  Ceremonial matcha is delicate in taste and is highly prized for the subtle nuances in its flavor profile. The subtlies would be lost in cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCulinary matcha is made from the 2nd flush the leaves of which are less delicate. Although they are still shaded for the last few weeks leading up to harvest they have had more time in the sun and, as such, have less chorophyll. The resulting matcha has a more subdued green color and a richer, more robust, slightly bitter flavor profile which can stand on its own when used in smoothies and baked goods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoth Ceremonial and Culinary grade matcha are healthy, containing high levels of L-theanine, EGCG and other important antioxidants.\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"smallprint\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e Artisan Matcha green tea \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Nishio, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aiya","offers":[{"title":"By the Gram","offer_id":41763255779498,"sku":"1880","price":0.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 Gram Bag","offer_id":41763636773034,"sku":"","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/matcha-curvves-final_3328e399-763c-4e88-a6b8-93139f02ff80.png?v=1637540680"},{"product_id":"matcha-shogyoku-imperial-ceremonial-grade-ground-february-2026","title":"Shogyokuen Matcha Shogyoku, Imperial Ceremonial Grade, Ground February 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Shogyuku Imperial Ceremonial Grade Matcha has a rich, smooth umami flavor representative of the best matcha in Japan. In order to qualify as Imperial Ceremonial Grade Matcha it must be of the highest quality umami strength with minimum astringency, a beautifully rich green powder and liquor color, a fresh aroma, a smooth, silky texture and it must be made from the best quality spring-harvested tencha. All of these qualities are immediately evident in our Shogyuku Imperial Ceremonial Grade Matcha, and as an added bonus you will find that this matcha will easily whisk to a beautifully rich froth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatcha Shogyoku is produced by the Shogyokuen Tea Factory, the small family owned factory of Hiroshi Kobayashi, an award winning tea master and blender. Kobayashi-san is one of only 13 tea professionals in Japan who hold the top rank of tea appraisal, level 10. Our Matcha Shogyoku is the factory’s best-selling product for practitioners of the Japanese tea ceremony, chado. And it is recommended for both koicha thick tea for formal ceremonies as well as usucha thin tea for more casual gatherings. Each tin contains  40 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs you may know, there is a global shortage of matcha as well as all other top quality teas from Japan. As a result of the short supply I was unable to get any of this, my personal favorite, last year. I placed my order in February 2025 and it was already sold out. A customer from Saudi Arabia bought the factory's entire stock before it even hit the market! As a result of this shortage, prices have skyrocketed! Even though my cost has doubled, I refuse to mark my prices up further in order to make a profit. The price I'm charging my customers is my wholesale price, (In order to get this discounted price I had to more than triple the amount I bought! So, I'll be drinking a lot of matcha this year and I hope you will too!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e Matcha green tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Wazuka, Kyoto. Refined in Kyotanabe, Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunomi life","offers":[{"title":"Shogyoku","offer_id":45320944451754,"sku":"2121-23","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Matcha-Shogyoku-6-finaltif_b36d9c69-c0c9-4062-9d19-cceff2b3b430.png?v=1689110627"},{"product_id":"26-shogyokuen-matcha-zuisho-heritage-ceremonial-grade-ground-february-2026","title":"Shogyokuen Matcha Zuisho, Heritage Ceremonial Grade, Ground February 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Heritage Matcha Zuisho, Imperial Ceremonial Grade Matcha is the Creme de la Creme of the Shogyokuen Tea Factory. Zuisho is the highest grade matcha available from this renown tea factory. I bought a tin of it last year for myself just to see the difference between this and the Shogyoku Imperial Ceremonial Grade. It really blew me away! It has all of the best characteristics of the Shogyoku Imperial Grade and then some. I never knew Matcha could be so luxurious! So this year I couldn't help myself. I bought the tins that had already been ground just for myself. I wasn't planning on offering it for sale because it's so expensive, but I received it today and thought, \"Why not! The worst that could happen is that nobody would buy it and I'd have it all for myself.\" So, here it is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo obtain the best of the best in the world of matcha production, you walk an extra mile to gain an inch. The Heritage Grade label given to the best and richest matcha products also requires a very specific set of production criteria:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaves must be shaded for 4 weeks or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaves must be shaded under a canopy, not directly, preventing the shading material from causing damage to the leaves, and allowing the plant to grow freely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis also allows the plant to be handplucked, and the handplucking must occur in the spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plucked leaves must be steamed and dried into leaf flakes called tencha using a tencha roasting facility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/collections\/tencha\"\u003etencha\u003c\/a\u003e must be refined to remove leaf stems and veins, then chopped into small even pieces for grinding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grinding must be done on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/collections\/stone-mills\"\u003estone mill\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's another step we often don't talk about. That is, as a crop, tea leaves will inevitably vary from year to year. To consistently create the same amazing flavor profile year after year is the role of a master blender, and Shogyokuen's CEO Hiroshi Kobayashi is a blender whose ability to appraise tea leaves is matched only by a handful of industry professional in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs you may know, there is a global shortage of matcha as well as all other top quality teas from Japan. As a result of the short supply I was unable to get any of this, my personal favorite, last year. I placed my order in February 2025 and it was already sold out. A customer from Saudi Arabia bought the factory's entire stock before it even hit the market! As a result of this shortage, prices have skyrocketed! Even though my cost has doubled, I refuse to mark my prices up further in order to make a profit. The price I'm charging my customers is my wholesale price, (In order to get this discounted price I had to more than triple the amount I normally buy. So, I'll be drinking a lot of matcha this year and I hope you will too!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShogyokuen's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage Grade Matcha products utilizes leaves cultivated by the Kobayashi's themselves on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea dedicated tea field\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 gram tin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunomi Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45681243357354,"sku":"0673","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Matcha-Zuisho2024-1.png?v=1714165522"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.athirstfortea.com\/collections\/matcha-tea\/japanese-green-tea.oembed","provider":"A Thirst for Tea, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}