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MATCHA NINJA

An Invitation to Shaded Green.

Shaded matcha from Yame, Fukuoka, in 30 g tins. Grown under shade for up to 28 days for a smooth, gold-green cup with very little bitterness.

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A dark chawan of freshly whisked matcha on white washi, a bamboo scoop and whisk beside it
Days of shade before the first-flush harvest
28
Grades in the line, all from Yame
3
Matcha in every tin
30g
Water temperature for a smooth bowl
80°C
Ink-wash illustration of misty mountain tea terraces under black shading nets, with a path winding to a thatched village
Yame, Fukuoka Shaded tea gardens, in illustration

The terroir

Nurtured in the volcanic mists of Yame.

Deep in Kyushu, in Fukuoka Prefecture, lies Yame: a mist-bound basin ringed by volcanic mountains. Wide swings between day and night temperatures bring a natural canopy of fog that shields the young leaves and concentrates their green.

Before harvest, our growers add shade of their own. The bushes are covered for up to 28 days. In that quiet dark, amino acids rise, the leaf turns a deeper emerald and bitterness softens into a smooth, velvety cup.

Portrait of Karen Hashimoto, founder and curator of WAGYU NINJA

Our belief

Direct from the grower. Never discounted.

MATCHA NINJA is the matcha label of WAGYU NINJA, the export brand of Camjyo Inc. (キャンプ女子株式会社) in Fukuoka. Karen Hashimoto selects the teas.

Matcha is at its best when it is fresh, so we keep the route short. We buy directly from partner farmers in Yame, at prices agreed with the growers, instead of passing through layers of trading companies, brokers and warehouses.

That is also why there are no sales, discounts or coupon codes. The price on this page is the price of the tin. Shipping is quoted separately.

  • CuratorKaren Hashimoto
  • RoleFounder & Curator, WAGYU NINJA · Co-CEO, Camjyo Inc.
  • Based inFukuoka, Japan
  • ResponseFirst reply within 24 hours

The portfolio

The three pillars of shaded tea.

Three Yame grades in 30 g tins. Priced in US dollars, never discounted.

Watercolor illustration of a black MATCHA NINJA tin with a gold 忍 label beside a mound of vivid green matcha on slate

一番茶 · First-flush premium

Ichiban-cha

First-Flush Premium Yame Matcha

Hand-picked in the first days of spring from a single micro-lot of heritage Saemidori, then shaded under traditional straw mats for 28 full days. Ichiban-cha means the first-flush harvest. Deeply sweet, rich and textured, with very little bitterness: a tea for quiet, unhurried bowls.

  • TerroirYame, Fukuoka (single micro-lot)
  • CultivarSaemidori, first flush
  • Shading28 days under traditional straw
  • FlavorSweet cream, deep umami, very low astringency

$48 per 30 g tin

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Watercolor illustration of a stoneware chawan of bright green matcha and a bamboo whisk on indigo washi flecked with gold

通常茶（輸出基準） · Export grade

Tsujo-cha (Export)

Export-Grade Yame Matcha

Tsujo-cha means regular grade, but this is a serious everyday matcha. Grown on the upper mountain slopes of Yame and shaded for 21 days under black nets, it pours a balanced cup with a warm, toasted-chestnut note. We prepare the export documents for every shipment.

  • TerroirYame, Fukuoka (upper mountain slopes)
  • CultivarOkumidori and Yabukita blend
  • Shading21 days under black net
  • FlavorToasted chestnut, forest leaf, mild sweetness

$38 per 30 g tin

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Watercolor illustration of a matcha bowl, bamboo scoop, whisk and tea caddy on a wooden table beside a shoji window

通常茶（有機JAS） · Organic grade

Tsujo-cha (JAS Organic)

Organic Yame Matcha

Our regular organic option, direct-traded from partner farmers in the shaded hills of Yame. Shaded for 14 days, it brings an earthy, creamy cup with gentle sweetness. An honest everyday matcha at a fair price, with fewer middlemen between the grower and your bowl.

  • TerroirYame, Fukuoka (shaded hills)
  • CultivarOkumidori and Yabukita blend
  • Shading14 days in shaded mist
  • FlavorEarthy cream, mild sweetness, fresh green

$28 per 30 g tin

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Tin and tea images are illustrations. Grade specifications, including organic status, are confirmed in writing with every quote. New to grades? Read Japanese matcha grades explained.

The cultivar garden

The DNA of shaded green.

As with grapes in wine, the cultivar shapes the soul of the leaf. Two heritage cultivars go into MATCHA NINJA.

冴緑 · Clear bright green

Saemidori

A cross between the Yabukita and Asatsuyu cultivars. Its name means clear green, and it is prized for a brilliant emerald color and a naturally sweet profile. Very low in astringency, it makes a creamy, jade-green bowl full of umami.

  • ColorLuminous jade
  • SweetnessExceptional, rich
  • Umami finishSmooth, elegant
  • BitternessVery low

奥緑 · Deep green

Okumidori

A late-budding cultivar valued for its stability, deep color and savory body. Its name means deep green. Okumidori gives a full, robust umami with mineral notes and a toasted-chestnut aroma that lingers gracefully on the palate.

  • ColorDeep forest green
  • SweetnessSubdued, refined
  • Umami finishRobust, mineral
  • BitternessLow
Ink sketch of hands in kimono sleeves whisking matcha in a chawan on a tatami floor

The preparation ritual

The art of the shaded ritual.

Preparing matcha is not a quick caffeine fix. It is a three-minute pause between a busy day and a quiet bowl.

Read the full preparation guide
  1. 01

    Sift

    Sift 2 g of matcha, about two bamboo scoops, through a fine sieve into a warm chawan. Sifting breaks up clumps and gives a smooth, lump-free bowl.

  2. 02

    Temper the water

    Pour 70 ml of water at 80°C (176°F). Boiling water scalds the tea and brings out bitter notes. Keep it hot, never boiling.

  3. 03

    The silent whisk

    Rest the chasen lightly on the bottom of the bowl and whisk briskly from the wrist in a 'W' or 'M' pattern. Avoid circles. Stop when a fine, velvety jade foam covers the surface.

Transparency

The direct origin promise.

A shorter route from the tea garden to your kitchen.

Direct trade

We buy from partner farms in Yame, Fukuoka, at prices agreed with the growers, with fewer trading companies and brokers in between.

Packed in Japan

Matcha is sensitive to light, air and heat. Tins are packed and sealed in Japan and stay sealed until you open them.

Shipped from Fukuoka

DHL Express and FedEx typically deliver in 3–7 business days to most countries. EMS (Japan Post) is also available. We confirm the route with your quote.

One honest price

No sales and no coupon codes. Every customer pays the same price per tin.

Order by request

Request your tins.

Choose a grade and a quantity. Karen replies within 24 hours and sends a detailed quote, with shipping to your country, within 24–48 hours.

Would you like the same tins every month? Say so in your message and we will quote a standing order.

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