Presenting the Superior Ceremonial Grade. This extremely rare, finest grade varietal is the result of careful crossbreeding of the highest quality Matcha varietals from across Japan. This Matcha masterpiece is proprietary to our farm and the farmer who nurtured it with the assistance of our 4th generation tea sommelier’s expertise and discerning palate. Fun Fact: When we asked our Sommelier last year what his favorite Matcha is, he said he drinks the Superior every day. It is his favorite of all the grades in flavor and experience. This Superior Grade is not only 4x higher in L-Theanine and over 3x higher in Antioxidants compared to most ceremonial matcha in the world, but it has a unique full-bodied sweetness and a creaminess that is unique to this varietal and the Kagoshima region. This Superior grade has the highest absorption rate of any matcha we have experienced. Due to its rarity, the Superior is more costly to produce and is only available in limited quantities. This is a must taste experience for any true Matcha connoisseur!Another quote from our matcha farmer... "The difference is in the cultivars from which the tea leaves used in each grade come from. Some cultivars are more expensive than others and the Superior is the most expensive cultivar of all matcha. All of our ceremonial matcha tea leaves come from the same organic farm, cultivated and specially picked by Ko, our tea master, so the Black Label and the Superior have similar L-Theanine and other nutrient levels. The most significant difference between them is their taste and aroma profile. Matcha Superior is full-bodied, without bitterness and astringency. Made from only First Harvest tea leaves." The Tale of Got Matcha's Black Label Superior Grade Organic Ceremonial Matcha..."The morning mist kissed the volcanic mountain sides of Kirishima Japan. The farmer walked through the rows of carefully planted Matcha, running his fingers across their shade cover as his family had for generations. Today was the first day of spring harvest but this day was unlike any other. He came to a small group of plants, nestled in the darkest soil, glowing green in the dawn’s light. He lifted the corner of one plant’s shade-cover and plucked the very top, tender leaf. He raised it to his lips and bit down on the leaf, savoring its remarkable flavor. A smile of joy lit up his face, the kind of smile that only comes from the culmination of a lifetime’s effort and an achievement that defies your greatest expectations. The black label superior grade was finally ready to share with the world!"
