About our Matcha Grades:
Heritage, Imperial & Ceremonial
The act of producing matcha can be as nuianced as wine making with origin being one of the most important factors influencing flavor. Some of the other characteristics that distinguish MAKE's different grades are shading, harvest season, and processing methods.
Heritage Grade
This is MAKE's signature matcha. Sourced from first spring harvest tea leaves, this matcha is among the less than 2% of matcha sold worldwide that adheres to traditional cultivation and production methods. Harvested only once a year, the tea leaves are shaded for 3- 4 weeks prior to being handpicked and stone-ground. Expect a rich umami flavor with a subtle sweetness. The brilliant green color, fresh aroma, and silky-smooth texture make it a delight to savor.
Origin: Uji, Japan
Imperial Grade
This is MAKE's JAS Certified Organic Matcha. Sourced from first spring harvest tea leaves, this matcha is grown without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers and is shaded for 3–4 weeks before harvest. The result is a creamy umami flavor rarely found in organic matcha, with a vibrant green color, fresh aroma, and silky-smooth texture.
Origin: Kagoshima, Japan
Ceremonial Grade
This is MAKE's everyday matcha. Sourced from spring harvest tea leaves that were shaded for 4 weeks prior to harvest. It has a balanced umami flavor, bright green color, and a fresh aroma.
Origin: Shizuoka, Japan