Naoki Matcha Superior Ceremonial Blend – Authentic Japanese First Harvest Ceremonial Grade Matcha Green Tea Powder from Uji, Kyoto (40g / 1.4oz)

Very smooth, good quality! Whether you are looking to replace your morning coffee or elevate your afternoon wellness ritual, a premium ceremonial-grade matcha is a game-changer. This review evaluates a high-quality, stone-ground Japanese matcha that delivers vibrant color, smooth texture, and an exceptional taste profile.Color & TextureThe Vibrant Green: The first indicator of high quality is the color. This matcha is a brilliant, electric jade green, which proves the tea leaves were properly shade-grown, harvested early, and perfectly stone-ground. It completely avoids the dull, yellowish-brown tint found in lower-grade culinary matchas.The Powder: The texture is incredibly fine and silky, resembling a luxurious cosmetic powder. It sifts effortlessly and dissolves beautifully, leaving zero gritty residue at the bottom of your bowl.

I really enjoyed this ceremonial matcha. It has a smooth, rich flavor with no bitterness, and it mixes well into a creamy, vibrant green cup. You can tell it's high quality, and it's perfect for drinking on its own. I would definitely buy it again and recommend it to anyone looking for a great ceremonial grade matcha.

I tried the Naoki Superior Blend Matcha for the first time and was honestly impressed from day one. I prepared it with milk, and the matcha turned out incredibly creamy and smooth with a natural sweetness — no bitterness at all. The color was a vibrant bright green, which immediately made it feel fresh and high quality. You can tell this is not one of those dull, stale matcha powders. It mixed well and had a very clean, balanced flavor. As someone who was looking for authentic Japanese matcha without the marketing gimmicks, this felt like a great find. Looking forward to trying it next with just warm water to experience the flavor on its own.

This is such a delicious matcha powder. The color is a beautiful, vibrant green and the texture is a perfectly fine powder. It has an earthy, umami flavor that is absolutely incredible. It mixes well it both hot and cold liquids and does not clump up. It is a good price for the size of the bag, as it lasts quite a long time. It doesn’t explicitly state the caffeine content, but I notice after my morning latte that I am perfectly energized and have a steady flow throughout the day, with no afternoon crash like I tend to experience with coffee or espresso. I’ve made matcha for friends and family and they have all been decently impressed; I’ve even inspired a few people to purchase Naoki brand matcha for themselves! I like my matcha lattes sweetened so I mix this with milk and add the tiniest bit of agave powder, and it is the perfect morning pick me up. Definitely try it for yourself!

- Vibrant color - Smells almost oolong tea like - Tastes bright and floral, smooth and no bitter aftertaste. no seaweed or nutty, not creamy umami. reminds me a bit of Wako. Overall matcha quality is by far the best at the price I’d try, flavor profile not fit but will try their other blends.

love love love. this has been a great beginner matcha. the color is so rich and vibrant, it tastes amazing, and very good quality for a low price if you're just starting out making it yourself :) i just bought the 100g package because i loved it so much

This stuff is smooth. No hint of bitterness in sight. Its so smooth I actually preferred to mix it 50/50 with Jade Leaf in my Matcha lattes. Its just amazing Matcha.. so good I started occasionally drinking it by itself not as a latte... the flavors present in just the tea (no milk, no sugar, etc) is insane. Umami, savory, very minimal mineral/bitter tastes. So if you like mineral tasting matcha, try Dens tea Restaurant Matcha... it has a very strong mineraly taste. This is almost the opposte. One thing to note, this stuff is so smooth and lacks bitterness that I actually have to use 3.5g instead of 3g like I do with Jade leaf... but once you get the strength dialed in it is MINT. I personally dont care about any clumping etc because I whisk my matcha with an electric frother in about 2 oz of water before adding milk or anything else.. even the matcha i had in my fridge which got clumpy from condensation didtn stand a chance... so if you ever have lumpy matcha.. its your fault, not the matchas fault. FYI. I dont mind the Jade leaf at all (for lattes)... in fact I wil gladly use it if its on sale.. but this is objectively the better matcha. If you plan to drink by itself, dont even consider jade leaf.. I am speaking specifically for lattes... Naoki is the only one you want to drink straight. But if you are a latte person.. either one is good quality and a buy again from me.

this is EASILY the best grade of matcha I've ever had. The amount that you're given and the quality are unmatched by anything else offered. the aroma, the taste, the color. it's the go-to for me!

Naoki Matcha's Superior Ceremonial Blend is a top-tier matcha that balances taste, versatility, and health benefits. It's an excellent choice for both matcha enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The flavor is smooth and naturally sweet, with just the right hint of traditional matcha bitterness. It mixes effortlessly in both tea and lattes, and the vibrant green color shows its quality.

It was not a vivid green color. Disappointing

Un poco caro, pero he probado muchos matchas que dicen ser buena calidad y este es uno de los que más me han gustado comparando precio/calidad

Wirklich sehr guter und leckerer Matcha 🍵 für zuhause 🏡 Schönes Grün sehr weich im Geschmack und nicht bitter 🤍🌸

Very good. It’s a solid mid-to-high tier ceremonial Matcha product. Smooth non bitter taste with natural sweetness.