Ceremonial Grade · Single Origin
Matcha - Ceremonial Grade - 100% Pure - 350g
Omura Region, Nagasaki, Japan
A rare ceremonial-grade matcha sourced from a single ridge in the Omura region of Nagasaki — one of Japan's most quietly celebrated growing areas, where misty mountain air and mineral-rich soil produce leaves of extraordinary depth and sweetness.
The Sonogi growing district of Nagasaki Prefecture has cultivated tea for centuries, yet remains largely unknown outside Japan. Shade-grown for 30 days before harvest, the leaves develop an intense concentration of chlorophyll and L-theanine, resulting in a vivid jade-green powder with a naturally sweet, full-bodied umami character and virtually no bitterness.
Tasting Profile
Product Details
Origin
Sonogi Ridge, Omura
Prefecture
Nagasaki, Japan
Harvest
First flush (Ichibancha)
Preparation Guide
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Serving
1.5–2g per bowl
Sift before use. Whisk briskly in a W motion for 20–30 seconds until a fine, even foam forms. Best enjoyed as a traditional thin tea (usucha), though the powder's depth also holds up beautifully in lattes and culinary applications.
The Region
Nagasaki's Omura basin sits where cool sea breezes meet the Sonogi mountain ridgeline — a microclimate that slows leaf growth and concentrates every quality prized in ceremonial-grade matcha.
Unlike the more industrialised Uji or Nishio regions, Sonogi remains a small-scale, artisan-focused growing area. Farms here pass cultivation knowledge across generations, harvesting only the youngest first-flush leaves each spring and stone-grinding them at low speed to preserve their colour, aroma, and nutritional integrity.
Certifications
100% Ceremonial Grade Single Origin First Flush Harvest Stone-Ground No Additives
