Wholesale Ceremonial Matcha (1st Harvest)

**Short Description:** A deep, first-harvest ceremonial matcha from Shizuoka, made from single-cultivar Okumidori and sourced direct from farm, no intermediaries. Longer shading develops its vivid deep-green colour, velvety texture, and pronounced savoury umami, with minimal bitterness and very low astringency, ideal for both retail display and premium matcha latte programs. **Full Description:** This ceremonial matcha is made exclusively from 2026 first-harvest Okumidori, picked at the earliest flush of the season when the leaves carry their fullest flavour. A longer shading period develops the cultivar's signature deep-green colour and concentrated umami, giving this matcha a full-bodied, velvety texture with gentle earthy sweetness, soft nutty notes, minimal bitterness, and very low astringency. Unlike multi-cultivar blends designed for consistency, single-cultivar Okumidori preserves the distinctive character of the tea itself, creating a mellow, grounding cup with a long savoury finish. For retailers and cafés, it offers a clear point of difference through named cultivar, harvest, and regional provenance, valuable trust signals for increasingly knowledgeable premium matcha customers. **Why stock this — Retail:** *Single-cultivar Okumidori and 2026 first-harvest sourcing provide strong provenance credentials for premium matcha buyers increasingly looking beyond generic "ceremonial grade" claims *Sourced direct from a heritage Japanese farm, with no intermediaries, supporting freshness, traceability, consistent quality, and a stronger origin story at point of sale *Vivid deep-green colour and smooth, low-astringency profile make it an impressive yet approachable choice for customers exploring higher-quality single-cultivar matcha *Full-bodied umami, mellow sweetness, and long finish create a distinctive step-up offering for customers ready to move beyond entry-level ceremonial blends **Why stock this — Café / Food Service:** * Full-bodied, savoury Okumidori profile carries beautifully through milk and alt-milks, while minimal bitterness means less reliance on added sweetener *Vivid, deeply saturated green colour delivers the premium visual impact customers expect from specialty matcha drinks, strong for both menu and social appeal *Velvety texture whisks into a dense, silky foam, creating a smooth mouthfeel that works equally well for traditional preparation and modern beverage applications *Direct-farm sourcing and consistent supply support premium café programs that need reliable quality, traceable provenance, and a matcha with enough character to stand out **Product Details:** * Harvest: 2026 first harvest, single-cultivar Okumidori *Origin: Shizuoka, Chūbu, Japan *Style: Full-bodied, velvety, deeply savoury and mellow with pronounced umami *Grade: Ceremonial *Ingredients: Ceremonial-grade green tea fine powder *Dietary: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, GMO-Free, Sugar-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian