Premium Matcha Organic Green Tea Powder - First Harvest
Premium Matcha Organic Green Tea Powder - First Harvest
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Deep Umami. Refined Finish. Premium Matcha Powder made from Organic Japanese Tea Leaves.
First-harvest Kagoshima matcha, cold-stored to preserve its depth, smoothness and integrity. Silky, complex and crafted for those who prefer their Matcha prepared traditionally — and enjoyed straight.
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“Absolutely loved this Matcha. The flavour was great and the colour is a vibrant green!”
— Katie
WHAT MAKES THIS MATCHA PREMIUM?
- Single cultivar Okumidori
- 2025 First Harvest tea (picked in May)
- Deeper umami and fuller body than our Everyday Matcha
- Expect a rich emerald green colour, creamy mouthfeel and lingering umami finish.
- Pure Matcha powder, no sugar or additives
- Freshly stone milled then cold-stored for peak integrity
WHO'S IT FOR?
- Those who enjoy Matcha prepared traditionally (usucha - thin tea or koicha - thick tea)
- Matcha drinkers who appreciate deeper umami flavour and complexity.
- Prefer Matcha as a latte?
We recommend our Everyday Matcha, crafted to shine beautifully with milk.
ORIGIN & PROCESS
- Origin: Kagoshima, Japan
- Harvest: First flush (May)
- Cultivation: Single cultivar (Okumidori)
- Organic :
- Made from Organic JAS-certified tea grown and processed in Japan
- Milling: Stone-milled (Ishi Usu) in Japan
- Storage: Refrigerated upon arrival to preserve freshness
TASTING NOTES
- Deep umami.
- Fuller body.
- Rich emerald colour.
- Creamy mouthfeel.
- Lingering, refined finish.
PACKAGING NOTE
- 70g pouches: home-compostable packaging
- 30g pouches: recyclable packaging
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Sugar Free
Shipping Rates
Shipping Rates
FREE SHIPPING FOR ALL ORDERS OVER $120 AUSTRALIA WIDE
Flat Rate Post (Australia Post) : $9.95 AUD
Express Post (Australia Post):
Under 500g - $14.95 AUD
Over 500g - $19.95 AUD
Please check here for international shipping rates.
Everyday vs Premium Matcha
Everyday vs Premium Matcha
| Feature | Everyday Matcha | Premium Matcha |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Daily lattes, iced matcha & versatile use | Traditional preparation (usucha) & slow rituals |
| Taste Profile | Smooth, balanced, gentle umami | Deeper umami, fuller body & refined finish |
| Cultivar | Tsuyuhikari (30g bags) / Okumidori (70g bags) | Single cultivar (Okumidori) |
| Harvest | 2025 First Harvest (May) | 2025 First Harvest (May) |
| Organic | Conventional | Certified Organic |
| Milling | Bead-milled in Japan | Stone-milled (Ishi Usu) in Japan |
| Body | Light to medium | Medium to full |
| With Milk | Excellent | Best enjoyed straight (can pair lightly) |
| Positioning | Smooth, everyday ritual | Elevated ceremonial experience |
How to Make A Matcha Latte
How to Make A Matcha Latte
Making a cup of Matcha has never been easier, especially when using our convenient Matcha Shaker.
- Push 1 teaspoon (approx. 2 grams) of Matcha Powder through a sieve into your cup. NOTE: if you want a stronger flavour we recommending adding up to 2 Teaspoons of Matcha
- Pour in around 30ml of hot water (no hotter than 80 degrees), just enough to cover the Matcha Powder.
- Blend the Matcha and Water by mixing with a Bamboo whisk / Matcha Shaker or Electric Whisk to blend to get a better result)
- Add 100ml milk to the dissolved Matcha & Water Mix
- Add 1 teaspoon of sweetener (we recommend Maple Syrup) to taste (optional)
- Larger serve? Just double the quantity of Matcha to 4 grams (2 metric teaspoons) and 200ml milk. Keep the water at 30ml so it doesn’t dilute.
Watch How To Use the Matcha Shaker Here (Turn On Captions)
Ready to get started? Make Matcha easy by grabbing one of our Matcha Tea Sets.
Health Benefits
Health Benefits
More than just a beautiful drink — matcha is a daily ritual that works for your mind, body, and skin.
Matcha provides
01 — ENERGY
Natural, Sustained Energy
Matcha contains caffeine — but only a third of what's in coffee. The key difference is how it's released. Matcha delivers a slow, steady stream of caffeine into your bloodstream, sustaining you for hours without the sharp spike and crash that coffee causes. No jitters. No cravings. Just clean, lasting energy.
02 — CALM
Calming & Reduces Anxiety
Matcha contains L-theanine, a remarkable amino acid that positively affects alpha brain waves — promoting a state of relaxed alertness and reducing feelings of stress or anxiety. It also increases dopamine and serotonin levels, naturally lifting your mood and helping you feel genuinely good.
03 — FOCUS
Improved Focus & Concentration
The synergy between caffeine and L-theanine in matcha is well-studied — together they improve memory retention, reaction time, and sustained attention. Matcha helps you get into a flow state and stay there, making it the ideal companion for deep work, study, or creative thinking.
04 — DETOX & ANTI-AGEING
Detoxifying & Anti-Ageing
Before harvest, matcha plants are shade-grown to boost chlorophyll — a natural detoxifier that supports liver function and helps flush toxins, heavy metals, and persistent chemicals from the body. Matcha also contains catechins that fight UV damage and pollution, plus vitamins A, C, K and B complex that support skin cell renewal for smoother, more supple skin.
05 — IMMUNITY
Helps Boost Immunity
Matcha is one of the highest natural sources of antioxidants — surpassing blueberries, chia seeds, and other well-known superfoods. It's also the richest natural source of EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate), a plant catechin that helps your body produce T-cells to fight pathogens and viruses. Read more about matcha and immunity →
06 — METABOLISM
Boosts Metabolism & Aids Weight Loss
EGCG works in tandem with matcha's natural caffeine to stimulate thermogenesis — your body's calorie-burning process. Matcha also helps your body use stored fat as an energy source during exercise, making it a smart addition to any active lifestyle.
Ready to start your matcha ritual?
Experience the Benefits for Yourself
Browse our premium ceremonial and everyday matcha — ethically sourced, beautifully packaged, and ready to transform your daily routine.
SHOP MATCHA
Certified Organic Tea Leaves
Certified Organic Tea Leaves
Our Premium Matcha is made from tea grown on JAS-certified organic farms in Japan.
The tea is processed and stone-milled in a certified organic facility before export.
The JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standards) certification is overseen by Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and ensures strict organic farming practices without the use of synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilisers.
Australia recognises equivalency under the JAS organic standard.
Storage Suggestion
Storage Suggestion
To guarantee optimal freshness, our Tea is transported by air from Japan and kept refrigerated until it is shipped to you.
Once you receive your tea, we recommend storing Matcha in the fridge either in the resealable pouch it comes in or an air tight & light proof storage jars.
Zero Waste Packaging
Zero Waste Packaging
HOME COMPOSTABLE PACKAGING:
- Being as eco-friendly as possible is so important to us which is why all of our tea comes in 100% Plastic Free Home Compostable Packaging.
- The triple barrier packaging of our tea pouches are ideal for storing Matcha as it locks in freshness and protects it from exposure to air, heat and light that can make Matcha appear dull and bitter.
- Econic® packaging is made from three compostable films derived from sustainably-produced wood pulp and GM-free corn sources.
- Each film has been certified to the European and American commercial compostability standards (EN 13432 and ASTM4600) and either the European or Australian home compostable standards: OK Compost Home or AS5810.
- You can put your used Econic® bags in your own home compost or worm farm, containing heat, water, oxygen, soil and micro-organisms.
- Compost trials have shown that Econic® bags can break down into small fragments in as little as 16 weeks.
- Tip - cutting the bag down into smaller pieces before putting in your compost allows it to break down quicker. Our labels are also 100% home compostable so you do not need to remove them prior to composting.
Learn more in our Interview with Owen Embling, owner of Econic Pack where we source our bags.
How long does it take to produce a home compostable bag?
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Matcha Yu Tea cares deeply about plastic pollution and along with our own efforts to reduce waste via our packaging, we choose to be a business supporter of the Australian Marine Conservation Society We support the incredible work they do to protect the ocean, in particular reducing the amount of single use plastic waste that enters it.
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2025 Golden Leaf Awards - Gold
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2025 Tasmanian Fine Food Awards -Silver
OUR TASTE GUARANTEE
We are confident you’ll love our Tea. If you’re new to Matcha Yu Tea and don’t enjoy the taste of your tea, we offer a 30-day Taste Guarantee on your first purchase. Learn More Here
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We are proud to be a business supporter of the Australian Marine Conservation Society and the incredible work they do to protect the ocean, in particular reducing the amount of single use plastic waste that enters it.