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USDA & JAS Organic Kagoshima, Japan

Organic Ceremonial
Grade Matcha

4.89 · 159 reviews

Stone-ground, first-harvest organic matcha powder from Kagoshima, Japan. Smooth, mildly sweet, with a clean lift that lasts.

Size 40g Tin
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  • Toxin-screened

"Very bright green. So finely ground. Just perfect. By far the best matcha I've tried."

Kimberley C. · Verified buyer
  • USDA & JAS certified organic, triple toxin-screened
  • First-harvest leaves, stone-ground in small batches
  • Cultivars: Okumidori, Tsuyuhikari, Saemidori, Kanayamidori
  • Smooth and mild, with a floral aroma and no bitterness
  • ~35mg caffeine per serving · L-theanine for calm focus

100% Japanese matcha powder. Nothing else. No sugar, no fillers, no flavorings.

Sift ½–1 tsp into your bowl. Add 2oz water at ~165°F. Whisk in a brisk W-motion until frothy. Top with hot water or steamed milk. Store sealed in a cool, dark place. Refrigerate after opening to extend freshness.

Subscriptions ship free, every order. Modify, skip, swap, or cancel from your member portal. Reminder email lands the day before each shipment so there's no surprises. The 15% discount applies for the lifetime of your subscription.

A clean,
green high.

Smooth, focused energy. No jitters. No crash. Stone-ground first-harvest leaves from volcanic Kagoshima. For those that don't accept anything less than the best.

"Matcha isn't just a beverage. It's a way of life."

Jon Torp, Founder

Antioxidant rich ● Calm focus ● First-harvest ● USDA organic ● Stone-ground ● Kagoshima, Japan ●
Our farm partner inspecting first-flush leaves in Kagoshima

Fresh Kagoshima.

We spent a year tasting our way across Japan before settling here. Ash from the Sakurajima volcano has fed this soil for centuries, and the minerals carry straight into the leaf: deeper color, a rounder finish, almost no bitterness. Kagoshima's warm southern climate also brings first harvest weeks ahead of any other region, so the leaves reach you younger and greener.

For the final three weeks before harvest the plants grow under shade, concentrating sweetness and chlorophyll. We pick only the youngest first-harvest leaves and stone-grind them in small batches. By every measure we know, the result is brighter and cleaner than tins selling for twice the price.

Region
Kagoshima, Japan
Soil
Volcanic ash
Harvest
First flush · Early spring
Process
Stone-ground · Small batch
The Ritual · 90 seconds

From sift to sip.

A quiet practice you can build a morning around. No equipment fuss, no chemistry. Just the hand, the bowl, and the green coming alive in front of you.

I

Earth.

Sift ½ to 1 teaspoon of Element matcha into your bowl. The ground should feel impossibly fine.

II

Water + Wind.

Pour 2 oz of water at ~165°F. Whisk briskly in a W-motion until frothy and the lumps surrender.

III

Fire or Ice.

Top with hot water for usucha, steamed milk for a latte, or pour over ice. The ritual is yours.

From the community

What people actually say.

4.89
Based on 159 verified reviews
★★★★★

Top ceremonial quality. The best.

"Very bright green. So finely ground. Just perfect. I've tried many green powders matcha … and this is so far the best. Love how it smells right outta the bag."

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Kimberley C.
Orlando · 1 lb
★★★★★

Yummy taste, two cups a day.

"Has a very yummy taste. I go through the 100g in about 3 weeks. I use greater than 2 grams per cup and have 2 cups in the morning. Very good quality and really enjoy."

D
David C.
Ashburn · 100g
★★★★★

Smooth, clean, uplifting.

"Excellent quality. Smooth, clean and uplifting! I'm not an expert in matcha at all, but I just love the flavor of this brand. I want to enjoy it everyday."

C
Cora W.
Center · 1 lb

Customer Reviews

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Alex (Los Angeles, US)
Worth every penny

I bought this matcha two years ago and it was phenomenal now it's even better 10/10 best matcha they've completely upgraded it has 0 bitterness ....cleanest matcha flavor I've had and worth every penny

Hi Alex, thank you so much for this review! So happy you're enjoying the 2026 harvest!!

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Rose F. (Paterson, US)
100g Pouch

Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha

Thank you Rose!

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Anonymous (Pikesville, US)
100g Pouch
Excellent quality, always fresh

Excellent quality, always fresh.

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a great review!!

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Georgianna

Amazing profuct ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you for the review Georgianna, so happy you love the matcha!!

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Tiffanie P. (Napa, US)
Dual-Speed Electric Whisk
My favorite matcha!

I love element Matcha! Not just for the quality and the taste of the Matcha itself, but for the fun and useful accessories both for my home use and for gift giving. There’s a cute starter pack that I’ve given away to several friends and family and they absolutely love it. 💚

Tiffanie P. review photo

Thank you so much Tiffanie for your support and sharing our matcha!!

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FAQ

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Both are top-of-the-line ceremonial grade. Our Organic is USDA + JAS certified, which means stricter farming practices and a slightly higher price. Superior comes from the same Kagoshima region under Japan's already-strict pesticide laws. Equally clean tasting, just not certified organic.
About 35mg per serving, roughly a third of a cup of coffee. The L-theanine in matcha smooths the caffeine release, so you get steady focus instead of a spike and crash.
30-day money-back guarantee, no questions. Open the tin, brew a few bowls, decide. If it's not for you, email us and we'll refund.
Yes, in moderation. Most guidance is to keep total caffeine under 200mg/day, which works out to roughly 2 servings of matcha. Always check with your physician first.
The 40g tin makes 20–40 servings depending on how strong you brew (about 3 to 6 weeks of a daily ritual). The 100g pouch makes 50–100. Most daily drinkers land on a monthly 40g, or 100g if they brew more than one bowl a day.
Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha