Okumidori First Harvest - 30g
The first leaves of the year. Nothing else comes close.
Our Bestseller matcha crafted for everyday enjoyment
Okumidori First Harvest Matcha (奥緑) “Deep Green”
Jade-green, velvety matcha from the first harvest. Elegant sweetness, fresh umami, and a soft floral finish — perfect for pure enjoyment.
First Harvest Okumidori - Stone-Milled - Premium Cultivar
Single-Origin (Wazuka, Japan)
Perfect for Pure Drinking or a High Quality Latte
Fresh Matcha - Triple Sealed
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Description
Every spring, for a brief window of a few weeks, the first leaves of the tea plant emerge after a long winter. These are the ichibancha, first harvest. They carry everything the plant has built up all year: sweeter, more umami, more vivid in colour than anything picked later.
The Okumidori cultivar grows on small family farms in the Wazuka region of Japan. Stone-ground. Shade-grown for four weeks before harvest to increase chlorophyll and L-theanine. Sourced in small batches, directly from the farmer.
Details
Cultivar: Okumidori (single origin)
Grade: Ceremonial
Harvest: Ichibancha (first harvest)
Use: Tea ceremony, koicha, usucha, matcha latte
Contents: 30g (approx. 10–15 cups)
Flavour: Sweet, umami, fresh green, floral and refined
100% green tea, product of Japan
Certified by ASIA GAP - small family farms
Why First Harvest?
Most matcha is blended from multiple harvests. Second and third harvest leaves are cheaper, more bitter, more astringent.
First harvest, Ichibancha, is picked once a year, early spring only. Sweeter. Smoother. The characteristic umami that makes ceremonial matcha worth drinking on its own.
After the first harvest, it's gone until next year.
We source nothing else.
Preparation
Usucha - Ceremonial (Straight)
Sift 2g matcha. Add 60–70 ml water at 75 °C. Whisk until frothy.
Latte
Sift 3g matcha. Add 30ml water at 75 °C, whisk. Pour over 80ml warm milk (or iced with cold milk).
Tip: water temperature matters more than you think. Too hot and the matcha turns bitter. 75°C is the sweet spot.
Storage
Storage
Keep Matcha cool and dark, preferably in the refrigerator, sealed tightly in our airtight container.
Shelf Life
For best taste and freshness: consume within 1 year.
Shipping & Returns
Free shipping within the Netherlands
On orders over €35.
Returns
Only unopened packages can be returned within 14 days of delivery. See our return policy.
Origin Note
We’re an Asian small business with a big dream: to offer matcha that’s not just pure, but a meaningful experience.
Our Matcha
From tea farms in Japan to your cup, sourced directly from small family-run producers.
Why Namacha
Single-origin, premium matcha. Every cup tells a story of care, heritage, and passion.
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