Amai MATCHA Lim. Ed.
Amai MATCHA Lim. Ed.
Awarded 3 gold stars at the 2026 Great Taste Awards in London! Available exclusively from us.
Sweet, creamy, and smooth, with a full-bodied, aromatic flavor and distinct cocoa notes, Amai Matcha is reminiscent of dark chocolate. This ceremonial matcha tea from Nakai San in the Uji tea-growing region (Kyoto) is available in limited quantities and is simply unparalleled in aroma and flavor. At the 2026 Great Taste Awards in London, this matcha was awarded 3 out of 3 possible Gold Stars. An incredible treat whether enjoyed on its own as koicha or usucha, or as a koicha matcha latte. Available exclusively from us.
Variety: Matcha (ground Shincha-Tencha, fully shaded)
Characteristics: sweet, intensely aromatic, chocolatey, delicately bittersweet, distinct umami, creamy, no grassy notes, Ceremonial Grade / Contest Grade
Well-suited for: served pure (Koicha & Usucha), high-quality Matcha Latte
Producer: Mr. Nakai
Cultivation: No pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers
Processing: Ground on granite mills
Origin: Wazuka (Uji), Kyoto, Japan
Harvest: Early harvest (May) 2025
Cultivar: Okumidori
Content: 30g
Delivery: approx. 2-3 working days (Germany, other countries)
Unique taste & aroma
The bright green color already gives it away: this matcha is of the highest quality. But it is its unique aroma, reminiscent of cocoa, its sweet and smooth taste and the complete absence of grassiness, acidity or bitterness that make Amai Matcha our best matcha tea.
Sweet matcha from Wazuka in the tea-growing region of Uji
Our Uji Matcha is not only ground in Uji, like many other Uji Matchas, but is also grown and harvested in the Uji tea garden in Wazuka by Nakai San. His tea fields are nestled between forests in the heart of Uji and are therefore well protected from harmful environmental influences.
🧏♂️ WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? Only our matcha grown and processed in Uji has the typical sweetness, mildness and full-bodied aroma of Uji matcha. Matcha from Kagoshima or Fukuoka is not comparable in terms of quality.
3 out of 3 gold stars at the 2026 Great Taste Awards
The judges’ verdict speaks for itself: “This matcha has a bright, vibrant jade-green color without any brown undertones and produces an excellent foam. In powder form, this matcha exudes an exceptional, pleasant aroma of red berries and chocolate. During the tasting, we appreciated its deep, full-bodied flavors with umami and subtle notes of … chocolate. It has an exceptional finish.”
Mr. Nakai at this year's tea harvest together with his father.
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This matcha is slightly sweet, wonderfully creamy and soft, with an aroma and taste reminiscent of cocoa. It has a fresh, sweet aroma and an intensely aromatic taste with strong umami. With its intense aroma and deep green color, this matcha is of the highest ceremonial (tea ceremony) quality and the best matcha we have ever tasted. This is achieved not only by the long shading of the tea plants before harvesting, but in particular by the exclusive use of the youngest Shincha tea leaves.
The Matcha powder is very finely ground. This means that the powder dissolves easily in water - ideal for matcha beginners. It is therefore not necessary to sieve the matcha before preparation. It is also ideal for preparing your daily matcha latte. Be sure to give it a try! -
This matcha tea comes from the small village of Wazuka in Kyoto Prefecture in the heart of Japan. Mr. Nakai took over the family business from his father in 2006. Although his father wanted to continue the business conventionally, his son has spoken out in favour of cultivation without the use of pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers & has since converted the entire tea farm to organic cultivation.
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The Matcha is naturally grown completely pesticide-free and without chemical fertilizers in Wazuka, Kyoto.
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at least 1 teaspoon per 100ml / 70-80 degrees
Koicha
This matcha is particularly suitable for preparation as koicha ("thick matcha"). If you use a high dose of matcha (at least 3-4 matcha spoons), its chocolaty aroma and silky-smooth taste come into their own.Usucha
The usual preparation as "thin matcha" also works great. Simply use 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon or 1-2 matcha spoons per 100 ml of water.
Koicha Latte
You've never drunk matcha latte like this before: whisk at least 3-4 matcha spoons with approx. 70 ml of water and then top up with milk. Sweeten to taste - an absolute delight.Storage
The Matcha tea comes in a sealed and resealable flavor bag. The removal is super easy and the tea stays fresh for a long time.
With our handcrafted gold bamboo matcha whisk, you can prepare your matcha the traditional way. This matcha whisk has a thickness of 100 prongs—making it slightly thicker than our 80-prong matcha whisk. Its many ultra-fine bristles ensure that the matcha is blended smoothly and that the matcha foam is easily whipped up. Features an engraved Shiba Inu logo.
Material: Gold bamboo
Size: 100 prongs (80–85 bristles)
Dimensions: approx . 11.5 x 5.5 cm
Crafted: by hand from asingle piece of bamboo
Care: Rinse with warm water and let dry completely before storing
Delivery: approx. 2-3 working days (Germany, other countries)