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Our Matcha Samplers are the culmination of a years long quest throughout Japan. After traveling around the country in search of some of the best Matcha powder produced without pesticides, we decided to combine all these rare matcha teas into the premium selection we call the matcha sampler.

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Experience our singular Matcha Samplers

Our Matcha Samplers are the culmination of a years long quest throughout Japan. After traveling around the country in search of some of the best Matcha produced without pesticides, we decided to combine all these rare matcha teas into the premium selection we call the matcha sampler.

All these matchas come from different farmers, different regions and different types of tea plants, and they all taste completely different. You can use this as an opportunity to improve your palate and see which matcha tea you like best. Let your senses guide you through the islands of Japan with our Matcha Sampler.

  • We source our Matcha Samplers from reputable Japanese farmers

    We source our matcha samplers from small farms all around Japan. After traveling around Japan for the past few years, we have met with dozens of different farmers and sampled hundreds of different matcha teas. All of the farmers we meet with grow their tea without the use of pesticides and chemicals, and the matcha sampler is a collection of the 21 best ones we have tried. 

  • Our Matcha Samplers are 100% pesticide free 

    When we meet with farmers around Japan, we like to make sure that they produce tea without the use of pesticides or chemicals. This may be more expensive, but it is worth it for the sustainability of the ecosystem and the long term health of the tea plant. When the farmers don’t apply chemicals to the tea fields, they are able to create a thriving habitat for other types of small plants and animals. This ecosystem works in equilibrium, producing great quality tea without sacrificing the natural beauty of the land it is produced on.

  • What is included in our Matcha Samplers?

    Not all matcha is the same, in fact there are many factors that can influence the taste of a matcha tea. Small differences in the climate, harvest and production of these teas can yield very different flavors. The most dramatic difference in the matcha has to do with the cultivar. Just like wine has different varietals, tea has different cultivars, which all produce different flavors. In the matcha sampler, you can see all sorts of tea cultivars on display, from the strong savory gokou, to the light and sweet saemidori. 

  • How much tea can you make with our Matcha Samplers?

    Each sample in the matcha sampler contains 2 grams of powder, enough to make one large bowl or 2 small cups of matcha tea. With 21 matcha teas included in the matcha sampler, you can make 21 unique bowls of matcha!

Watch our step by step tutorial to learn how to make matcha

  • Step 1

    Open up one packet from the matcha sampler and pour it into the metal sifter. Use the chashaku or regular spoon to push the matcha powder through the metal sifter and remove the clumps.

  • Step 2

    Heat the water up to 70 degrees Celsius or 160 degrees Fahrenheit. 

  • Step 3

    Pour about 1 tablespoon of water into the bowl and mix the matcha powder into a paste to ensure even distribution of the powder. Then, pour in 100ml of water in the bowl.

  • Step 4

    Gently scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to combine the matcha into the water.

  • Step 5

    Using your wrist, whisk the matcha up in rapid zigzag motions until a light green foam appears on top.

  • Step 6

    Serve your matcha tea and enjoy!
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What teaware do I need to prepare matcha from the matcha samplers?

  • Chawan

    This is the matcha bowl used to prepare the matcha tea. It may look like a regular bowl upon first glance, but there are actually a few key design features that make it the best bowl for matcha tea. The steep sides of the bowl give you the maximum amount of space towards the bottom of the bowl and they prevent the tea from spilling as you whisk it. The bowl is made out of a thick clay that can retain heat so as long as you preheat it before preparing the tea, it can keep your matcha warm for much longer. Most tea bowls also feature a beautiful pattern on one side, which is meant to be turned to the other guests while you sip the tea during the tea ceremony. This is a gesture of respect, allowing others to see the most beautiful side of the bowl as you drink from it.

  • Chashaku

    The chashaku is the bamboo spoon used to scoop the matcha powder. Just like with the bowl, this may not look like anything special but there are a few important features worth pointing out. First off, the spoon has a more vertical design, making it easier to dip into cylindrical containers like the matcha tin or the matcha tea caddy. The scoop on the end of the spoon is almost the perfect measurement tool, equal to just under 1 gram. During the tea ceremony, the tea master will add 2 large chashaku scoops to the bowl, which is the perfect amount to prepare matcha tea. If you don’t have one of these scoops at home, don’t worry! Most of our matcha tea bundles have a free chashaku included inside them. 

  • Matcha whisk

    The matcha whisk or chasen is made out of a single piece of bamboo and the 100 small bristles move through the water quickly to aerate the tea. Although this tool has been used in the Japanese tea ceremony for hundreds of years, it still is the best tool when it comes to creating that foam on top, even outperforming the metal whisk. If you’re interested in learning more about the matcha whisk, you can find the article here

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