Premier Wazuka Cooking Matcha

Wazuka, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Carefully crafted in the renowned tea-growing hills of Wazuka, Kyoto, Premier Matcha represents the refined balance between everyday enjoyment and traditional Japanese tea excellence. Stone-ground from carefully selected, shade-grown tea leaves, this vibrant matcha showcases the craftsmanship that has made Kyoto the spiritual home of Japanese matcha for centuries. It is an exceptional choice for elevated culinary creations, offering remarkable color, aroma, and flavor with outstanding versatility.

#Tea4Peace TranquiliTea Lounge's Premier Matcha is produced using traditional stone mills, a slow and meticulous process that yields an exceptionally fine powder with a smoother texture, creamier mouthfeel, and more expressive aroma than high-volume milling methods.

Several weeks before harvest, the tea bushes are gently shaded to encourage the production of chlorophyll and naturally occurring amino acids, creating the brilliant emerald color and mellow sweetness that distinguish fine Japanese matcha. After harvest, the leaves are carefully processed into tencha before being slowly ground into an ultra-fine powder using traditional granite stone mills. Because each mill produces only a small amount of matcha each day, this patient process preserves the tea’s vibrant aroma, delicate texture, and naturally balanced flavor.

Its brilliant jade-green powder whisks into a smooth, velvety bowl crowned with a delicate layer of fine foam. The aroma is fresh and inviting, offering notes of young spring greens, sweet cream, fresh-cut grass, and subtle toasted nuts. The first sip delivers a harmonious balance of gentle umami, natural sweetness, and soft vegetal freshness before revealing hints of steamed spinach, buttered edamame, and delicate cocoa. The finish is remarkably clean, creamy, and pleasantly lingering with very little bitterness, making it equally enjoyable as traditional usucha or incorporated into premium lattes and desserts.

Premier Matcha is a beautiful expression of Japanese tea culture that brings elegance to everyday rituals. Whether prepared as a traditional bowl of matcha, enjoyed as a luxurious latte, or incorporated into refined culinary creations, it offers a vibrant and memorable experience worthy of Kyoto’s celebrated tea heritage.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh spring greens, sweet cream, young grass, delicate toasted nuts

Flavor: Balanced umami, natural sweetness, steamed spinach, buttered edamame, subtle cocoa

Body: Medium to Full, silky and creamy

Finish: Smooth, clean, lightly sweet, and pleasantly lingering

Brewing Guide (Traditional Usucha)

Tea: 2 grams (approximately 1½–2 chashaku scoops or 1 level teaspoon)

Water: 2½–3 oz (70–90 ml)

Water Temperature: 165–175°F (74–80°C)

Sift the matcha into a warm bowl before adding water. Whisk briskly using a bamboo chasen in a gentle “M” or “W” motion until a fine layer of foam develops. Avoid boiling water, which can diminish the tea’s sweetness and introduce unnecessary bitterness.

Koicha Preparation (Thick Matcha)

For a richer, more concentrated experience, Premier Matcha may also be enjoyed as koicha.

Tea: 4 grams

Water: 1½–2 oz (45–60 ml)

Water Temperature: 160–170°F (71–77°C)

Rather than whisking vigorously, gently knead the matcha into a smooth, thick consistency using slow circular motions.

Tea Minister’s Serving Suggestion

Enjoy Premier Matcha as part of a mindful morning ritual or an afternoon moment of renewal. It pairs beautifully with traditional wagashi, buttery shortbread, white chocolate, fresh strawberries, citrus pastries, almond biscotti, or lightly sweetened mochi. It also creates exceptional matcha lattes, iced matcha, smoothies, premium desserts, and artisanal baked goods while maintaining its vibrant green color and balanced flavor.

Whether served traditionally or creatively, Premier Matcha invites you to slow down, focus on the present moment, and appreciate the timeless artistry of Japanese tea.

“Premier Matcha reminds us that greatness is born through patience. Every leaf is shaded, every stone turns slowly, and every bowl is whisked with intention—revealing that true excellence is never hurried, only carefully cultivated.”