iMatcha® Buyer’s Guide
Which iMatcha® is right for you? Selecting the right grade of matcha is easier than you think.
Our Finest Selection
iMatcha®
Prestige |
iMatcha®
Ceremony |
iMatcha®
Reserve |
iMatcha®
Premium |
Grade
Ceremonial [S] |
Ceremonial [+] |
Ceremonial |
Premium |
  |
  |
  |
 |
Harvest Time
April – May |
April – May |
May – July |
June – August |
First harvest, hand picked, further sorted based on flavor and aroma |
First harvest, hand picked |
First harvest, extends before second harvest, hand picked |
First and early second harvest, machine picked then hand sorted |
Organic Farming Information
Special limited blends from different regions in private estates throughout Japan, organic farming as early as 1969. USDA Organic Certified. |
6th generation tea cultivation, organic farming began in 1972. USDA Organic Certified |
7th generation tea cultivation, organic farming began in 1980. USDA Organic Certified. |
9th generation tea cultivation, organic farming began in 1996. Organically grown and in the process of certification. |
Tea Growth Altitude
1,200 ft. – 1,950 ft. |
1,750 ft. |
1,640 ft. |
4,900+ ft. |
Availability