Organic Single Origin Matcha Leaf (日本用/For Japan)
Organic Single Origin Matcha Leaf (日本用/For Japan)
Experienced tea drinkers will love comparing the subtle nuances of our Single Origin Matcha Leaf . Each of these cultivars is a distinctive manifestation of its region’s terroir and showcases a unique meeting of profile notes. Our Single Origin teas are rare cultivars and offered for only a limited time, making them coveted gift options for your favorite tea-lover. (See a comparison of our current cultivar offerings below.)
Each individual Single Origin Matcha Leaf comes in a 20-gram (0.71-ounce) canister. The entire contents of a canister can be stored in the Cuzen hopper, where leaves will stay fresh for about a month in a dry environment and a bit less in a humid environment. For a special gifting option, we offer a Single Origin Box Set, which includes one canister each of Tenryu Goko, Toyota Komakage and Kirishima Okumidori. The Box Set is packed into an elegant kiri bako, a nail-free box made from paulownia wood. See more details about kiri bako below.
Includes
Includes
- Individual, 20g/0.71oz canister: organic, Organic Single Origin Matcha Leaf.
Options include:
○ Tenryu/Goko
○ Toyota/Komakage
○ Kirishima/Asanoka
○ Kirishima/Tsuyuhikari
○ Kirishima/Okumidori
○ Tenryu/Okumidori
○ Uji/Okumidori
- Box set: three 20g/0.71oz canisters of O o rganic , Single Origin Matcha Leaf in a kiri bako:
○ Tenryu/Goko
○ Toyota/Komakage
○ Kirishima/Okumidori
Ingredients
Ingredients
Organic matcha leaves
Shipping
Shipping
Contiguous US: Free shipping for orders over $31 (Fee of $2.99 for orders less than $31). Alaska and Hawaii: Free shipping for orders over $101 (Fee of $4.99 for orders less than $101).
Expedited shipping available.
See our shipping policy here.
International shipping
International shipping
Now shipping to 20 countries worldwide. Please select the destination country from the region selector.
Tax and duties added at checkout.
Due to unique custom regulations, we are currently unable to ship our Box Set to Mexico. We can send individual Single Origin canisters, however. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Exchange and return policy
Exchange and return policy
All sales are final. If anything arrives damaged or defective, email us within 30 days and we’ll send you a replacement.
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Cultivar comparison
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Tenryu, Goko
Umami-forward, ripe mango, visceral
The goko tea cultivar, with its full-bodied flavor and fragrance, is an esteemed choice for gyokuro and matcha. Grown on high-altitude farms nestled in the steep Tenryu River Valley, goko’s limited exposure to sunlight results in savory-rich notes and aroma, laced with hints of tropical fruit and a sweet umami finish. -
Toyota, Komakage
Subtly sweet, light-bodied, jasmine
The komakage tea cultivar is known for its resilience to the cold, allowing it to flourish in the cool, pest-free climate of Aichi Prefecture’s mountainous region of Toyota. The terroir yields a tea with a crisp yet gentle palate, an enhanced aroma and a subtle florality. -
Kirishima, Asanoka
Refreshing, light-bodied, floral
Asanoka tea leaves favor the abundant sunlight of Kirishima’s mountainous region and teem with amino acids responsible for refreshing, umami notes. The tea’s bright acidity can be likened to tart cherries, but the sharpness is balanced with a light-bodied mouthfeel. -
Kirishima, Tsuyuhikari
Refined, nutty, mellow
Tsuyuhikari is rare outside of Kirishima and has refined, sweet umami notes marked with nutty flavors. A sip of this tea begins with a toasted rice fragrance, followed by mild astringency that lingers on the palate and invites another sip. -
Kirishima, Okumidori
Sweet, umami-laden, vibrant
Okumidori tea leaves are known for their vibrant emerald green hue and umami-laden flavor. Kirishima’s climate and volcano-fed soil are infused in this cultivar, resulting in a creamy sweetness reminiscent of fudge and a deep, vegetal aroma. -
Tenryu, Okumidori
Sweet, mellow, toasted fragrance
A sophisticated tea from high-altitude farmland. Negative ions from river fog and surrounding swamp areas allow plants to grow quickly, despite the shortage of sun exposure. The soil is full of stones, but nutrient-rich, making it fertile for cultivation. A sip of this tea begins with a toasted rice fragrance, followed by the crisp, clean notes of cool mountain fog. -
Uji, Okumidori
Roasted fragrance, long and slightly bitter finish
In a beautiful, mineral-rich basin surrounded by mountains, there is a centuries-old tradition of tea-growing and processing. This Okumidori comes from an Uji style of roasting tea leaves and is fragrant with a long finish and a hint of bitterness.
Where our teas are grown
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1. Uji, the birthplace of matcha, boasts several hundred years of tea culture, which first began flourishing in the Muromachi era. Matcha grown in Uji is known for its signature aroma.
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2. In the Aichi Prefecture, a rich tradition of tea cultivation thrives in the mountainous regions of Toyota, where a cool climate keeps away pests, aiding in organic green tea cultivation.
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3. Shizuoka is one of the most popular tea areas in Japan, producing roughly half of Japan's tea, primarily on small farms. Tenryu farms are typically high-altitude, and cultivated on steep forest and river valleys. The tea produced here has refreshing, clean notes.
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4. Kirishima is where we source most of our Cuzen Matcha Leaves. The region is an up-and-coming area for matcha, specializing in organic farming methods, which are supported by plentiful rainfall and rich soil.
Kiri bako
Kiri bako is traditionally-designed, durable and known for keeping out moisture and pests, making it popular for food storage or keepsakes. The Box Set comes in a beautiful kiri bako that can be repurposed for centerpieces, eating utensils, pencils or other items. It is also food safe and pest resistant.
Why Cuzen tea leaf?
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Certified organic
Only a small percentage of Japanese tea farms are fully organic. We make sure to source our shade-grown, whole matcha leaves from organic farmers, because we know that when you drink matcha, you are consuming the entire leaf.
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Made for the Cuzen Matcha Maker
The size, shape and fully-roasted condition of our leaves are optimized to work with the compact ceramic mill inside our Cuzen Matcha Maker.
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Limited access
Typically, tea farmers only sell whole matcha leaves to tea companies, who in turn only offer pre-ground matcha to customers. We deliver our whole leaves directly to Cuzenists, in a state where oxidation is minimized, and health benefits can be optimized.
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A quality, fresh cup at home
Convenient, delicious and easy on the wallet, our matcha costs about one dollar per shot, so the initial investment is covered very quickly.
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A nurturing practice
We’re proud to work with farming partners who use only natural pest deterrents and organic fertilizers. They not only yield a more nutritious and flavorful leaf, they also take care of our shared planet.