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New Presale now open Kagoshima, Japan

Superior Ceremonial
Grade Matcha

Superior returns as a new grade, a step above the one you remember. The youngest first-harvest leaves from Kagoshima, Japan, stone-ground in small batches. Vivid green, silky, and smooth from the first sip to the last.

Size 100g Pouch
$49.00 $69.00 Preorder special
Presale · Ships the week of Oct 19Lock in the preorder price and be first to get the new Superior grade. Your order ships as soon as it lands.
Presale: Ships the week of Oct 19
  • 30-day guarantee
  • Free shipping over $65
  • Toxin-screened
  • Our finest ceremonial: the youngest first-harvest leaves from Kagoshima, Japan
  • Shade-grown for the final three weeks before harvest, then triple toxin-screened
  • Stone-ground in small batches for a silky, clump-free whisk
  • Smooth and vibrant, with a clean, earthy finish
  • ~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.

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 ● Toxin-screened ● 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. The new Superior grade is the very top of what we source, a step up from the Superior we carried before: the youngest leaves of the first harvest, triple toxin-screened and stone-ground in small batches. It's the matcha we'd pour for someone trying it for the first time.

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.

Reviews of our previous Superior grade

Loved the first time around.

4.46
Based on 28 verified reviews
★★★★★

The best matcha.

"You can taste the difference. It's worth the price."

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Warisara S.
New York · 100g
★★★★★

Better than the alternatives.

"I did a matcha tasting in Kyoto a few years back and I've been searching for good high quality matcha ever since. Element Matcha is the best I've found. Delicious, earthy, and exactly like I remembered."

K
Kevin D.
Santa Monica · Verified
★★★★★

So smooth!

"I've always struggled with trying to like Matcha because other brands I've tried are so chalky and textured. Element is soooo smooth!"

K
Kimberly T.
Rocklin · Verified

Customer Reviews

Based on 28 reviews
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Maria Y. (Downey, US)
40g Tin

Superior Ceremonial Matcha

Thanks Maria!!

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Warisara S. (New York, US)
100g Pouch
The best matcha.

You can taste the difference ❤️. It’s worth the price.

Thanks so much for the support :)

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Cecilia

Love it helps me get my morning started

Thank you for the review Cecilia!

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Nicole

Element Matcha latte complete my mornings.

So thankful for your support Nicole!! <3

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Kimberly T. (Rocklin, US)
40g Tin
So smooth!

I’ve always struggled with trying* to like Matcha because other brands I’ve tried are so chalky and textured. Element is soooo smooth! My absolutely favorite.

So happy you like it Kimberly, thanks so much for the review!

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Ships the week of Oct 19. Your order ships as soon as the new batch arrives. Questions? Write us at hello@elementmatcha.com.
Not quite. It's a new grade, slightly higher quality than the Superior we carried before. Same name, a step up in the bowl.
Superior is our finest matcha, chosen purely for flavor, color, and texture. Organic is our certified pick, USDA + JAS organic, for anyone who wants that certification. Both come from Kagoshima and both are triple toxin-screened.
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 100g pouch makes 50 to 100 servings depending on how strong you brew, about 7 to 14 weeks of a daily bowl. The 1 lb pouch makes roughly 225 to 450 servings, which is why heavy daily drinkers and cafes go bulk.
Superior Ceremonial Matcha