Rishi Matcha Portfolio

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M A T C H A

WHAT IS MATCHA?

Matcha is an amazingly popular Japanese green tea that is made by milling a shade-grown tea leaf called tencha into a very fine powder. The ritual of matcha tea preparation is the foundation of the reverential Zen-based Japanese tea ceremony known as chanoyu. The unique cultivation of matcha produces a tea that provides a long-lasting, natural energy buzz and heightened mental clarity. This is achieved by shading the tea plants for 20 days prior to harvest, boosting the chlorophyll, vivid green color and central nervous system stimulating amino acids like L-theanine. Tencha tea bush cultivars are intentionally bred to have high contents of caffeine and amino acids with low contents of bitter tannin, which makes matcha very energizing and stimulating with less bitterness and astringency than other teas. A traditional, 2-gram shot of matcha bestows the drinker with 6 hours of enhanced alpha brain waves, mental clarity and calm alertness that feels more energetic and less jittery than the coffee buzz. ALL THE HEALTH BENEFITS

35%

TRADITIONAL PREPARATION

ESPRESSO OF TEA

Sugars

100%

Matcha

Unlike steeped leaf tea, where only 35% of the tea leaf phyto-nutrients transfer into the cup, matcha is consumed in its entirety so 100% of tea’s health benefits are consumed.

Traditionally prepared and served in a tea bowl called a chawan, matcha is first sifted to break up any clumps, then whisked into a smooth, frothy, vivid green emulsion using hot water and a bamboo whisk called a chasen.

Milk

Today, baristas can think of Matcha as the “espresso of tea,” with a Matcha Shot being the foundation of a range of café drinks from lattes to Americanos to hot chocolates. The traditional yield of a 2-gram matcha preparation is in fact the similar volume of an espresso shot, making it easy to incorporate into any café.


ARTISAN CEREMONIAL MATCHA

Region

Application

1st Flush / Granite stone-milled

Sourced from the most esteemed artisan matcha makers in the Uji region of Kyoto, Japan. Our stone-ground ceremonial selections are made from vintage-curated batches of specialized cultivars that are designated exclusively for the top grades of matcha and gyokuro. Our selections are shipped direct from Japan to our cold storage in the US within days of being milled, in a cycle that repeats throughout the year. Our ceremonial matchas are the top of the line and are perfectly suited for traditional usucha (thin) and koicha (thick) tea service.

Koicha / Usucha

Uji, Kyoto Prefecture UMAMI

COLOR

Radiant Emerald

SHADING

Traditional tana -- thatch-and-frame

PRODUCT

Houju [MHOUJ30-RP] Asahi & Saemidori

BITTER

PRODUCT

Hekisui [MHEKISUI30-RP] Asahi, Samidori & Ujihikari

AROMA

CULTIVAR CULTIVAR

RESERVE ORGANIC MATCHA

SWEET

Region

Application

1st Flush / Granite stone-milled

The most prized organic tencha farms in all of Japan are widely recognized as being located on Kirishima Mountain. Grown exclusively in those volcanic soils and diverse cedar forestry, our Reserve Organic Matchas are made from the very best vivid green cultivars that are rich in umami, bittersweetness and aroma. Each year, our artful tea tasters evaluate each cultivar’s performance and design our Kirishima Blend while selecting single cultivar micro-lots that present uniquely attractive tasting notes we wish to highlight. These micro-lots are reserved to be sold on their own so as to celebrate the single cultivar characteristic and provide a snapshot of the vintage—an avant-garde practice. All of our organic offerings are unique novelties of a small, but growing Japanese organic tea industry.

Usucha

Matcha shot

Matcha americano

Kagoshima Prefecture

COLOR

Precious Jade

SHADING

Modern tana – hoop-and-mesh

PRODUCT

Organic Single Cultivar Saemidori [OMATSMJAR30-RP] Saemidori “Bright Green”

SWEET

PRODUCT

Organic Single Cultivar Okumidori [OMATOKUJAR30-RP] Okumidori “Deep Green”

BITTER

PRODUCT

Organic Matcha Kirishima Blend [OMATKBJAR30-RP] Saemidori, Okumidori, Yabukita & Okuyutaka

AROMA

CULTIVAR CULTIVAR

CULTIVARS

UMAMI


ORGANIC TEAHOUSE MATCHA

Region

Application

1st Flush / Granite stone-milled

Made of a proprietary blend of unique tencha cultivars selected for their high amino acids, high caffeine, low tannin, and low fiber content. The result is the creamiest, most umami-rich mouthfeel, vivid green color, and highest buzzing energy for an everyday first flush matcha. Drinks aiming for the mood-boosting, mental clarity, and enhanced energy effects of matcha should emphasize First Flush. Ideal for traditional preparation, as the “espresso of tea” – matcha shot and matcha based drinks where pure vivid green color is essential.

Usucha

Matcha shot

Matcha americano

Matcha latte hot/iced

UMAMI

COLOR

Fresh snap pea

SHADING

Tencha Kabuse wrapped

SWEET

Kagoshima Prefecture

PRODUCT

Organic Teahouse Matcha [OTEAMAT100-RP] CULTIVAR Saemidori, Okumidori, Tsuyuhikari & Asanoka

AROMA

Region

ORGANIC BARISTA MATCHA

BITTER

Application

1st + 2nd Flush / Ceramic beads-milled

Barista Matcha is specially designed with baristas and drinks makers in mind. This matcha is produced using modern beads-milling technology and combines tencha from the first and second flush harvests. Helping sustain an approachable cost per serving for café applications, this creates an ideal balance of green color and umami richness of first flush, with the tannin structure of second flush which blends well with milk and sugar. This is the ideal choice for venues seeking to implement the “espresso of tea” – matcha shot, barista drink series.

Kagoshima Prefecture

Matcha latte hot/iced

Baked goods

Smoothies

Juices

Hot chocolate

UMAMI COLOR

Fresh kiwi

SHADING

Tencha Kabuse wrapped

PRODUCT

Organic Barista Matcha [OMATSF100-RP] Asanoka, Kanayamidori, Saemidori, Okumidori, Okuyutaka, Tsuyuhikari & Yabukita

CULTIVAR

SWEET

BITTER

AROMA

Affogato


Region

SWEET MATCHA

Application

1st Flush / Ceramic beads-milled Treat yourself! Add a little more green to your menu with our Sweet Matcha powder, designed for a presweeten green tea latte. Made with authentic, first flush Japanese Matcha and pure cane sugar and no fillers. No sifting needed, simply mix with milk of choice to create a delicious and perfectly sweetened latte, or experiment to mix your own unique café style concoctions and baked goods.

Matcha latte hot/iced

Shizuoka Prefecture

UMAMI

SWEET COLOR

Seafoam green

SHADING

Tencha Kabuse wrapped

PRODUCT

Sweet Matcha [SMP-OK] Yabukita

CULTIVAR

BITTER

AROMA

TEAWARE

Matcha bowl MA137

Bamboo Chasen MA103

Chashaku MA107

Spouted Matcha Serving Bowl MA140

Matcha Sifter TSM156

Chasen Stand MA141

RISHI is the vanguard source of direct trade organic tea and botanicals. Since 1997, we have traveled widely and nurtured relationships with growers in remote regions across the world. By honoring the traditions of the world’s heritage teas and sharing our passion for herbal and culinary arts, we aim to be a wellspring of inspiration for your tea life.

CONTACT

INQUIRIES

Toll Free: 1 . 866 . 747 . 4483 Main Line: 414 . 747 . 4001 Fax: 414 . 747 . 4008

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