Nakai Estate Organic Matcha

Nakai Estate Organic Matcha is from Wazuka in Kyoto, Japan. This is 100% okumidori single cultivar. The matcha is shaded from sunlight for three weeks before harvest to enhance its umami and sweetness to the fullest. They use no pesticides, no herbicides and only use natural organic fertilizers. Seventh generations of the Nakai family have farmed on their estate for 350 years and grown organic teas for 40 years.

Wazuka Town, located upstream of the Kizu River which gently flows through the Kyoto Yamashiro region, is surrounded by mountains such as Washiho Mountain (681m), Takao Mountain (443m), Mikami Mountain (473m), and Yudani Mountain (382m). With its beautiful natural surroundings, clear air, and peaceful, verdant mountainous terrain, it provides an ideal environment for tea cultivation.

The 2024 edition of Nakai Estate Organic Matcha tastes smooth, round and creamy. The smooth, mild flavor isn’t too bitter, making it an ideal introduction for matcha beginners. It is also a very versatile matcha—you can enjoy it straight or as a matcha latte.