Discover the refined elegance of Naoki Matcha's award-winning Fragrant Yame Blend—a ceremonial-grade Japanese green tea powder that embodies centuries of Fukuoka tea heritage. This silver medal-winning blend delivers a harmonious balance of natural sweetness and creamy smoothness, inviting you to deepen your matcha appreciation with every ceremonial whisking. 🌾 At a Glance Grade Ceremonial Grade Origin Yame, Fukuoka Quantity 40g (1.4 oz) Harvest First Harvest Format Fine Powder Award Silver Medal 🍃 Ingredients & Sourcing Pure ceremonial-grade matcha sourced exclusively from Yame, a legendary tea region renowned for over a century of premium cultivation. This region's distinctive microclimate—characterized by warm, sun-drenched days contrasting with cool nights across open mountain plains—creates ideal conditions for developing matcha with lighter appearance and naturally amplified sweetness. The result is a powder with pronounced buttery and creamy notes that honor Yame's distinguished tea-making heritage. 🎨 Flavor Profile Sweetness Naturally Sweet Creaminess Silky & Smooth Body Refined Light Aroma Fresh & Fragrant 🧈 Buttery Notes 🌿 Vegetal Finish ✨ Umami Rich 🍵 First Flush 🥘 Recipe Ideas & Preparation This matcha is best experienced as a traditional ceremonial preparation—whisked gently with hot water to create a vibrant, frothy tea. The delicate natural sweetness and buttery notes truly shine when enjoyed pure, making it ideal for morning meditation rituals or a refined afternoon tea ceremony. For those deepening their practice, this blend rewards mindful whisking technique and elevated appreciation of authentic Japanese tea craftsmanship. Avoid blending into milk-based lattes to preserve the subtle, nuanced flavor profile. — Why We Selected This — Naoki Matcha's Frag ✅ Quality Guarantee Damaged, wrong, or lost? We’ll make it right. 🔒 Secure Checkout Encrypted payment, trusted by Shopify. 📦 Tracked Shipping Every order ships with tracking. Why Home Cooks Choose SERA ✓ Hand-CuratedEvery tool & ingredient is selected for quality — not mass-listed. ✓ Café & Kitchen GuidanceClear how-to notes so you get great results at home. ✓ Real SupportQuestions? Our team replies within 24–48 hours. 📬 Shipping & Delivery: Your order ships with tracking and a confirmation email. Delivery times vary by destination. Covered by our quality guarantee — damaged, wrong, or lost orders made right.