Matcha Zen Imperial 30g

Harvest 04/2025

The pinnacle of our matcha range — the finest matcha Master Sakamoto has to offer. Have you ever wondered what tea the world's most powerful people drink? What does matcha taste like when it travels to the Japanese Imperial Court? Is it really worth it? Is there truly such a difference? 

Made exclusively from the Seimei cultivar, incredibly delicious with a remarkable texture. Quite possibly the finest matcha on the planet. An explosion of flavour and infinite complexity. 

Matcha Zen, a masterwork by the "gyokuro guru" Master Sakamoto. Grown on a plantation that has been organic for 40 years. Nearly a month of shading imparts an extraordinarily sweet and delicate flavour, underscored by traditional stone-mill grinding, which lends the tea its characteristic velvety texture.

Seimei is one of the youngest (2020) yet most successful cultivars. Master Sakamoto was among the first to support its development.

Region: 

SHUICHIRO SAKAMOTO

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Tea farm: Sakamoto-en
Terroir: Shibushi, Kagoshima, Japan
Altitude: 190 m
Certification: EU and JAS certified tea farm since 1985

Preparation

 whisked in a chawan 

 50–80 ml / 5 g        65 °C     

We recommend sifting the desired amount of matcha before preparation, for example using the Burui sieve.

We strongly recommend using high-quality water — Nartes has proven to work exceptionally well.

Packaged directly in Japan in original resealable packaging to preserve maximum freshness and quality.