Yōko Matcha sources Japanese matcha through direct relationships with farming partners in Hon-Yama, Shizuoka. Our ceremonial matcha is made from first-harvest, single-cultivar Yabukita. The shade-grown leaves are processed into tencha and bead-milled in Japan.

Choose ceremonial matcha for traditional matcha or matcha lattes, and culinary matcha for baking. Our 30g and 50g organic ceremonial matcha is JAS Organic certified. Our 500g wholesale ceremonial matcha and case of 48 are non-organic.

HISTORY OF HONYAMA

Hon-Yama is a tea-growing region along the Abe and Warashina rivers in Shizuoka. Its tea history is traditionally traced to the monk Shoichi Kokushi, who is said to have brought tea seeds from China and planted them in Ashikubo about 800 years ago. Mountain slopes, river mist and differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures help shape the region’s growing conditions.

Direct relationships in Shizuoka

We work with farming partners in Hon-Yama, Shizuoka, Japan. Our ceremonial matcha uses first-harvest Yabukita grown under shade, with the tencha bead-milled in Japan.

Testing documentation

Yōko Matcha is tested for more than 200 pesticide residues. Lot-specific documentation is available on request. Contact yoko@yokomatcha.com for more information.

Know your ceremonial matcha

We name the origin, harvest and cultivar so you can compare more than a grade label.

Hon-Yama, Shizuoka

First harvest

Yabukita cultivar

Our ceremonial matcha has smooth umami, natural sweetness and a clean finish. Store it sealed, away from heat, light and moisture.

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