With this Matcha Experience Box, I offer a direct comparison of four ceremonial matchas of Japanese origin. The box contains four 5g sachets, each from a pure and distinct cultivar: Yabukita, Okumidori, and Saemidori, plus Ima, stone-ground in my workshop in France. The result is a green liquor whose intensity, umami, and texture vary from one sachet to another.
Umami Vegetal Marine notes Milky sweetness
TEMP60-70°CTemperature
WHISKING 20 secWhisking with chasen
DOSE 2 gPer bowl
CAFFEINE ModerateLevel
1245 EUR/kg | 2.49 EUR per bowl | 10 bowls (Box 4x5g, i.e. 20g)
Preparation timer
Use my interactive online timer to precisely respect the whisking time needed for each of these four matchas.
CompositionFour cultivars, four 5g sachets
Each sachet contains powder from whole Japanese green tea leaves, shade-grown then ground, without blending or cutting between cultivars.
Terroir and Cultivation
| Matcha |
Cultivar |
Origin |
Weight |
| Akatsuki・暁 |
Yabukita, pure |
Wazuka, Japan |
5g |
| Mitsu・蜜 |
Okumidori, pure |
Kagoshima, Japan |
5g |
| Sui・翠 |
Saemidori, pure |
Kagoshima, Japan |
5g |
| Ima・今 |
Stone-ground |
Workshop, France |
5g |
Aromatic Profile
Yabukita stands out with a clear, vegetal bitterness. Okumidori develops more umami and roundness. Saemidori brings a marked sweetness with a hint of iodine. Ima, stone-ground in the workshop, has a coarser texture than the matchas ground in Japan, which changes the mouthfeel.
ExpertiseMy selection in Japan and my grinding in France
Three of the four matchas are stone-ground in Japan according to the traditional methods specific to each producing region. Ima is stone-ground directly in my workshop, from Japanese leaves, just before shipping each pre-order.
For whom?
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Cold traffic: anyone curious to discover ceremonial matcha without committing to a full format.
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Warm traffic: matcha enthusiasts wishing to objectively compare several pure cultivars.
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Hot traffic: connoisseurs seeking to distinguish a Japanese grind from a French artisanal grind.
Four ceremonial matchas of Japanese origin.Pure cultivarCeremonial quality
DetailsFull identity
Name
Matcha Experience Box
Type
Japanese green tea, ceremonial matcha
Origin
Wazuka and Kagoshima, Japan; workshop, France
Harvest
Four ceremonial matchas of Japanese origin.
Caffeine
Moderate mg (Per bowl)
Profile
Umami, vegetal, marine notes, milky sweetness
Format
4 sachets of 5g (20g total)
Storage
Keep away from light and humidity
TipsMy preparation protocol
The reference preparation
I recommend 2g of matcha per bowl, whisked rapidly in a W motion until a fine foam forms.
Variations
- Preparation as matcha latte with milk or a plant-based drink heated to 60-70°C.
- Iced version, by shaking the matcha with cold water then pouring over ice cubes.
The art of sharing: taste the four sachets in the same bowl, one after the other, to directly compare the intensity and texture of each cultivar.
FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Contents Which matchas are included in the box?
The box contains four 5g sachets: Akatsuki (Yabukita, Wazuka), Mitsu (Okumidori, Kagoshima), Sui (Saemidori, Kagoshima), and Ima, stone-ground in my workshop in France.
Difference What is the difference between the four matchas?
Each matcha comes from a distinct pure cultivar, with no blending. Three are ground in Japan and the fourth is stone-ground in my French workshop from Japanese leaves.
Pre-order Is the box available for pre-order?
Yes, the box is sold by pre-order. The Ima matcha is stone-ground just before shipping to ensure its freshness.
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