No. 60
Imperial Grade Matcha Powder
Imperial Grade Matcha is a limited-edition, 2026 2-Star Great Taste Award-winning Japanese matcha, stone-milled from shade-grown Okumidori leaves. Finely ground to 10 microns for a velvety texture, rich umami flavour and a sweet, creamy mouthfeel.
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Imperial Grade Matcha is a limited-edition, 2026 2-Star Great Taste Award-winning Japanese matcha, stone-milled from shade-grown Okumidori leaves. Finely ground to 10 microns for a velvety texture, rich umami flavour and a sweet, creamy mouthfeel.
Imperial Grade Matcha is a limited-edition, 2026 2-Star Great Taste Award-winning Japanese matcha, stone-milled from shade-grown Okumidori leaves. Finely ground to 10 microns for a velvety texture, rich umami flavour and a sweet, creamy mouthfeel.
Introducing Imperial Grade Matcha, our most refined, limited-edition matcha to date. Made by the 3rd generation farmer Yoshiaki and his wife Yuko is solely from the highly renowned Okumidori cultivar, this exceptional tea is shade-grown for over three weeks and stone-ground into an ultra-fine 10-micron powder.
Awarded 2 Stars at the 2026 Great Taste Awards, judges praised its "beautiful vibrant green" appearance, "pure luxury" aroma, savoury umami character and elegant finish, describing it as "very special".
The result is a vibrant, emerald-green matcha with a rich, velvety texture, intense umami, and natural sweetness. The Imperial Grade Matcha, made from First Flush Okumidori leaves, offers a richer, multi layered profile than our Ceremonial Matcha. It opens with intensely deep umami and soft nori-like savouriness, unfolding into subtle fresh, vegetal and minty shiso leaf tones.
A luxuriously creamy mouthfeel carries gentle notes of toasted cashew and a hint of cacao nib, adding nutty warmth and sophistication. The finish lingers with a delicate, natural sweetness, reminiscent of fresh cream, young grass, leaving the palate clean, nourished, and balanced.
What Makes Our Imperial Matcha So Special
- Made exclusively with the rare Okumidori cultivar for exceptional natural sweetness and smoothness
- Grown under shade for 3+ weeks to maximise L-theanine
- Shade grown First flush harvest, meaning most concentrated chlorophyll resulting in high amino acids.
- Bold, creamy, umami-rich flavour without bitterness
- Packed with antioxidants and L-theanine for sustained energy and clarity
- Hand-harvested first flush matcha
What Makes It Imperial Grade?
Imperial Grade Matcha uses only Okumidori leaves from the earliest spring harvest (Ichibancha), grown under extended shade to produce a uniquely high concentration of chlorophyll and L-theanine. Ground with precision into a superfine 10-micron powder, it delivers unmatched depth, balance, and vibrancy.How to make matcha
To Whisk (Traditional Hot Preparation):
- Sift 2 matcha spoon full (1.5 – 2.0g) into a bowl
- Add 60–80ml water at 60 - 70°C
- Whisk in a “M” motion until frothy
- Sip and savour slowly
To Blend (Koicha - Thick Tea):
Use 3g matcha with 40ml water and whisk slowly until smooth and dense.
Thick and creamy with a velvety mouthfeel. Intensely flavourful with deep umami notes with a vegetal undertone and a subtle natural sweetness. No bitterness; clean, lingering sweet finish.
100% shade-grown Okumidori matcha (Camellia sinensis). No additives. No sweeteners. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Region
Suzuka Mountain Range, Mie Pref, Japan
- GMGiles M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoDelicious and discernable quality
This Imperial matcha is velvety-smooth, easy to prepare, and extremely delicious. It is delicate, light to the taste and a delightful way to give one's day a lift
I have been fortunate enough to sample several matcha when living in Japan and I rate this highly against the Chadō (tea ceremony) offerings at certain upper-end temples I've visited.
It is, however, very "more-ish" and I will soon have to order a second tin!
I would heartily recommend it to one and all.