Matcha Zen Imperial 30g

• Cultivar: Seimei
• Harvest: April
• Region: Kagoshima
• Shading: 4 weeks
• Milling: Traditional stone mill
• Quality: High-grade ceremonial

The pinnacle of our matcha range, the very best from Master Sakamoto. Have you ever wondered what the tea drunk by the powerful of this world tastes like? What does the matcha that travels to the Japanese Imperial Court taste like? Is it worth it? Is there really such a difference?

Made solely from the Seimei cultivar, incredibly delicious with a wonderful texture. Probably the best matcha on this planet. An explosion of flavor and endless complexity.

Matcha Zen is the work of the genius "gyokuro guru" Master Sakamoto. It comes from a plantation that has been organic and EU and JAS certified since 1985. The four-week shading gives the flavor an incredible sweetness and delicacy, and the traditional stone-mill grinding adds a velvety texture.

For the Japanese, the designation Zen (禅) carries a deeper meaning that goes beyond taste and aroma. It represents a state of mind and an approach to tea, both in growing it and in drinking it.

The 2025 harvest was exceptional. The unusually cold but sunny spring was a serious test for many farmers, and a considerable part of the harvest succumbed to frost damage. For Master Sakamoto, however, it was a blessing, an opportunity he had been waiting for his entire life. The tea leaves grew slowly and steadily, reaching maximum quality.

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

When stored properly, this matcha matures and its quality will improve over time.

Preparation

Ideal for chawan

 50-80 ml / 5g      65 °C

Before preparing, we recommend sifting the required amount of matcha, for example in a Furui sieve.

We strongly recommend using good-quality water; Nartes has proven itself.

Certification of Master Sakamoto's farm:

Packed directly in Japan in an original resealable pouch to preserve maximum quality.