Japan matcha
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DUE TO ONGOING SUPPLY ISSUES AND UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND FOR JAPAN MATCHA, WE HAVE INSTATED A LIMIT OF 2 (TWO) ITEMS MAX OF EACH PRODUCT
Crafted from first-harvest Tencha, our Japan Matcha offers rich savoury depth, light crema, and a mellow aftertaste. Sourced from Fukuoka, Kyoto, and Mie, it delivers creamy umami with gentle sweetness and minimal astringency. Smooth and vibrant green, it’s perfect for both traditional whisked teas and lattes—exceptional value without sharp bitterness.
Harvested in Fukuoka, Kyoto, and Mie prefectures—each renowned for its own matcha terroir—this blend brings together Fukuoka’s roasted-sweet charm, Kyoto’s creamy Uji umami, and Mie’s vivid, silky character. Perfect for café style lates: a smooth, low-bitter profile that shines in both water and milk-based Matcha preparations.
Brewing
Use 1 tsp per cup. Pour a few drops of freshly boiled water, cooled to 70-80C, over the powder to turn the tea into a paste, add the remaining water and drink immediately.
Ingredients
green tea
t leaf T’s Commitment to Sustainable Packaging
At t leaf T, we're committed to reducing our environmental impact.
Why Do We Use Stand-Up Pouches?
Our stand-up pouches are made from soft plastic with a thin foil lining. This lining acts as a crucial barrier against light, moisture, and air, ensuring our teas stay fresh and flavorful throughout their shelf life.
In addition to protecting our teas, this type of flexible packaging is more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional rigid packaging. Here’s why:
- Space-saving: Stand-up pouches ship, store, and dispose of flat, reducing the materials needed to produce them.
- Lower carbon footprint: They require less CO2 to manufacture and transport.
- Efficient design: We print directly on the pouches, eliminating the need for extra labels and further reducing waste.
Why We Don't Use Compostable Packaging
We understand the desire for fully compostable packaging, and we’d love to offer it. However, after extensive testing, we’ve identified two key challenges that prevent us from switching:
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Limited disposal options: Compostable packaging isn't accepted in council kerbside collections and isn't recyclable, meaning it usually ends up in landfill.
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Compromised tea quality: Biodegradable and compostable pouches degrade over time, even in storage. Teas need robust protection from light, moisture, aromas, and oxygen to maintain their freshness and flavour. During our tests, we found that compostable packaging allowed cross-contamination of aromas, especially in blends like Chai and English Breakfast. The result? A noticeable reduction in quality, which is unacceptable for our premium teas.
Given these issues, we’ve made the decision to stick with stand up pouches that ensures the highest quality and food safety for our teas.
Looking Forward to a Greener Future
At t leaf T, we're always on the lookout for better, more sustainable packaging options that don’t compromise on quality. Rest assured, we're committed to finding a solution that meets both our environmental goals and your tea standards.