Since 2013, Kumiko Matcha has specialised in premium organic matcha – that is, high-quality teas produced to exacting standards, with a central focus on our partner farmers. It hasn’t escaped my notice that matcha – and matcha lattes in particular – have become very popular, which is why I’m offering you a premium-quality organic matcha barista blend.

What is a premium organic matcha barista?

In fact, this matcha is specially formulated for lattes. For it to be perfect as a latte, its flavour must be intense enough for the green tea notes to come through even with just 1 gram of matcha powder, and the milk mustn’t overpower it.

And I also needed to choose a tea that pairs well with as many ingredients as possible – plant-based milk, honey, rose syrup, strawberry syrup, etc. – so that you can create some brilliant latte recipes. I chose it for its delicious, delicate and well-balanced flavour. The colour is even greener and the flavour even better than the organic Barista matcha.

How does the premium organic matcha barista blend combine quality and quantity?

This premium organic matcha barista’s blend comes from the same producer and was produced at the same co-operative as the finest matcha in our selection, the Saemidori and Okumidori varieties.

What’s more, the production facility is 100 per cent certified organic, and the premium organic matcha barista blend is laboratory-tested for each harvest and each year.

Packaging: 200g packet
Origin: Japan
Dosage: 1g powder per 80ml water
Storage: dry and cool, refrigerate once opened
Composition: ground tea leaves

Your first matcha:

1. Put a base of tempered water in the Chawan
2. Add the matcha using the Saji (one or two dips in the box or sachet (1 to 2g)).
3. Whisk with the Chasen until the water is smooth (to melt the starches).
4. Bring the water to a temperature of 70° and insert into the Chawan (80ml for 1g of matcha).
5. Whip in W-shapes to froth the Matcha.
6. Crush the bubbles by making circles against the Chawan
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you obtain the foam you like.
8. TASTE!!!

For purists: use distilled or reverse osmosis water (at least you know what you’re drinking).

For the players: add more matcha or less, add more water or less! It’s your time to make your own matcha