Yunomi Matcha Naturally Grown, Premium Culinary Grade Yunomi Tea

This level of matcha is meant for uses such as lattes served in cafes, small scale baking, premium chocolates, etc. where color is important and flavor needs to stand out against other ingredients. The matcha flavor is bitter which helps it stand out against other flavors vs high grade ceremonial matcha which generally becomes overwhelmed unless a large amount is used.

The Latte Grade can also be considered a Premium Culinary grade and this one is similar but has slightly less umami.

See other grades

• Premium Culinary Grade
• Standard Culinary Grade
• Basic Culinary Grade
• Industrial Grade

Note: packaging may change from time to time.

Learn more about how Yunomi grades matcha

Flavor Profile

Based on our own tasting, this product has the following profile. However, tastings are not conducted side by side, and different water, ambient temperature, etc. may affect the outcome. There will also be some variation from product to product. Please use this profile as a simple guide.

• Umami strength (5 = strongest): 2/5
• Astringency (5 = least astringent): 2/5
• Color (1 = yellow, 5 = brilliant green): 3/5 
• Texture (1 = very grainy, 5 = very smooth):  3/5 

Characteristics

• Color: Dull but green.
• Texture: Slightly Grainy
• Aroma: Weak
• Flavor: Strong. More bitterness than umami flavor.

Product Info

• Ingredients: Green tea
• Region: We source from Kagoshima, Kyoto, Nishio, Mie, and Shizuoka, Japan.
• Harvest: Spring
• Notes: All tea leaves are used were grown without pesticides but were not necessarily certified as organic

Recipe

• Recipe for Matcha An Butter (抹茶あんバター)