Matchya is proudly grown and harvested with traditional Japanese methods in Hangzhou, China - known by locals as 'heaven on earth' for its stunning natural beauty - where the tea history dates back over 1500 years.

This ties together the origins of matcha (from the Chinese Tang Dynasty 7-10th centuries) with the development and cultivation of matcha which originated since it was brought to Japan by Buddhist monk Eisai in 1191 - which is how we know and love matcha to this day.

Matchya is first harvest, 6A grade (highest grade), organic, pesticide free and is ordered in small batches. Our matcha is shade grown for 4 months prior to harvesting to maximise the concentration of chlorophyll and antioxidants such as L-theanine and EGCG, leading to a greater umami flavour, less bitterness and bringing out the vibrant green colour.

Our 6A Matchya forms a neon green colour which is reflective of the first-harvest quality - only the youngest and most tender leaves from each plant are harvested.

These leaves are then gently steamed to retain their colour, and then slowly stone milled - you won't get any grittiness with Matchya.

With the global matcha shortage placing an incredible amount of strain on small Japanese farms, we are responsibly sourced and produced in small batches to avoid adding to the shortage and production strain, while maintaining traditional methods and quality.